I must admit my enthusiasm is waning and I don't really relish the thought of more toxins in my body, but I can face two more.

The answer to my itching and rash came today and I must admit I'm relieved in one sense, that the Hodgkin's isn't back as I had worried, but the result isn't too pleasant. I have caught scabies from one of the nurses at the hospital. I am more susceptible because of my low immune system. How horrible! It is certainly the last thing I expected. I had figured it was an allergy to the drugs or something. At least it is treatable and by tomorrow they will all be dead. The itching should go in about two to three weeks. I put up with 6 months of continuous itching before diagnosis, so I think I can bear a couple more weeks. Even though it is a common contagion that has no reflection on personal hygiene, I still feel dirty.

My blood counts were way high today, so they have cut back on the G-CSF injections. I only have six now instead of eight, so three less times to jab a needle in myself.  I can live with that.  

It was a quiet day in the Chemo Day unit and quite a pleasant atmosphere. The nurses are good fun to be around and great at their job. It's going to feel strange not seeing them every two weeks. I have told them that on my last treatment day I will dress up, a red wig and nice frock. I will bake cakes and take them in for everyone so we can make a party day of it.

The other bad news I got today is that I have gained another 14 pounds in two weeks!

I believe a lot of this to be water retention caused by the Chemo and steroids so have asked for some tablets. The lavatory and I are about to become friends and hopefully the exercise of running to it every 2 mins will get some weight off too.

My visualizing has now become obsessed with a skinny new me. Hey, if it works I can eat whatever I like and not worry. No grotty milkshakes instead of meals for me. 

The Visualize Diet:

Eat 27 chocolate bars for breakfast, junk food for lunch and visualize yourself thin instead of dinner!!