Back in the office!


It was great to visit the office again this week. There were so many happy faces with lots of hugs, and I must admit, a happy tear or two.

As I had lost so much weight, none of my clothes fit; not even close! Claire and I did a quick shop for new jeans, shirts and even jackets as my old clothes not only looked ridiculous, some of them couldn't even stay on (jeans).

My first day back in the office coincided with Easter morning tea. Our office coordinator, Nicole, had outdone herself with Easter decorations and chocolate eggs and hot cross buns to feed an army. It was lovely to be surrounded by my Datacom family again.

I had no idea how much a trip to the office would tire me out. I was exhausted by 3pm and was in bed by 8pm. It was physically exhausting but so rewarding to see so many people who welcomed me back with smiles and big hugs.

I want to try and spend two days a week in the office again but will just have to pace myself.


Speaking of weight, I'm pretty much hovering at 65Kg with a little up and down. I'm just starting to eat solid (but very soft) food again such as boiled eggs, yoghurt, soup, sausages with gravy and anything very soft. On top of that I have 3 or 4 Ensure nutrition drinks each day (which I hate). My throat is still very sore, and I'm coming to terms with losing three of my four saliva glands: less saliva, more water, and less dry food.

Each day is slightly better than the last, and I need to remember not to get frustrated and to take it more slowly. I have been told it may take more than a year to physically recover after what my body has been subjected to.

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