Sunday 6th January 2019
“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” — Izaak Walton
So here’s my first ever attempt at a blog, my first post. If I figure out how this all works properly, I’ll go back and add some posts around the lead up to needing Chemo, as I believe I’ll have some time on my hands !
I’m thinking this is a good way to keep friends, family and other interested parties up to date with my journey. Maybe as others have done, it will serve as pre-reading for other unlucky folks going through a similar journey.
I had a nice day today chilling out, went to Hebden Bridge with Jayne without the kids which was a nice bit of “us time” before life gets turned upside down somewhat.
I’ve done a lot of reading around what to take with me to the hospital for my 3 day stay. Nearly time to pack my bag which will amongst other things contain comfy (warm and cool) clothes, towel, toiletries, lots of blackcurrant Fisherman’s Friends, chargers / power bank for my tech, chocolate, wooly hat, slippers, dressing gown etc. Some unusual ones in there but based on recommendations from others.
Either way, I’m expecting a rough ride, and knowing it impacts some more than others, and in a number of different ways, I’m hoping for a sense of normality throughout. Call me naive but at this point I’m a chemo noob ! But mentally now, I just want to get stuck in… bring it on !
Phil's BEP Chemo Journey 
Another tip – as soon as you start having cisplatin your taste will change. At that point i avoided any foods that were favourites, chocolate, dr pepper, coke, etc. That way you don’t associate those those things with the chemo in future.
I found after my first stint as an in-patient i had to eat spicy food to really get any sense of the flavours.
All the best. I’ll check in from time to time and see how you’re getting on.
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