I did promise the blog weary amongst you that I would refrain from any further posts until my situation had changed significantly.

Well, I'm delighted to report that after almost a week and a half of morphine pain relief, Solpadeine and 2 hourly mouthwash swill with 2 separate types of mouthwash - my situation right now can only be described as 'much better'!!

As last week drew to a close the pains in my mouth seemed to be reaching their peak - and sure enough over the weekend they subsided.  I even managed to drink a few sips of Coca Cola on Sunday - although I had read on one of the advice sites (I think it was the Macmillan Cancer Relief forum) that Coca Cola was considered a good treatment for mucositis (although obviously doctors will not advise you to use it!!)

Not managed any food yet - but I'm going to try today.  Nothing difficult - I have some custard pots in the cupboard that I'm going to warm.  They were recommended by the hospital because they have a fairly high calorie count compared to some of the other rubbish you can eat.

So - things are looking up - pretty sure I won't be eating significantly by Sarah's birthday meal on Sunday (now THAT would be ambitious!!) but at least I'll be able to have a glass of coke to toast her beginning her 40th (yes 40th) year!

So, as I don't expect to type on here again until after your birthday - have a great day Sarah, happy birthday.  xxxx

I'm sure you will all join me in wishing her a happy birthday too.

All the best

Nigel xx