Getting active

Feeling frustrated at home, not driving yet, lacking company, want to get on with things but can’t do the things I want to! Re potted some small plants in the greenhouse this morning then made some apple (from the trees in the garden) and parsnip soup. Felt shattered this afternoon and fell asleep on the sofa for almost two hours despite sleeping better the past three nights.

I really enjoyed the visit to the gym on Monday evening and successfully managed 15 mins on the reclining cycle, very comfy, great to get my legs going again! Followed with a few leg presses and stretches. Was confident and relaxed in the changing rooms and carried on as usual with changing / showering.

Had a look at travel insurance with specialist companies and not too shocked at the prices, although premiums are probably 50% higher than pre cancer but at least I can get cover. It wasn’t  as simple as just declaring the cancer, they need the details as to whether it spread to lymph nodes, has been surgically removed and any other treatment including drugs. My age and the fact I was node free were on my side!

I also decided to write to Scottish TV chef Nick Nairn and to the English and Scottish ministers for health to voice my opinions on hospital food! Rather awful to say the least and not much improved over the last 30 years or so! The worst meal I had was a “cardboard” dry fishcake with frozen diced mix veg. The best meal was the one which hadn’t been cooked, cheese salad! It’s a no brainer that sick people need appetising and nutritional food to aid recovery.

Looking forward to my first evening out, post surgery, on Thursday, an appetising bite to eat at Mr Trumps Clubhouse and some catch up chat. Better ensure I have my afternoon nap again before going out!