Friday, 14 January 2011

Isolation...

What a week i have now gone from going home- to day release- to ISOLATION. I was only saying to Dr Cook yesterday that coping with isolation was not a prob for me cos at the time i was really ill but i said that i did not know how i would cope if i was in isolation now. I have been put in isolation to protect me whilst my neutraphils are low so i dont know how long it is for or owt cos still waiting to see the doctor. It is very hard not been able to wander in and out of my room as i please i gotta say mainly because i cant be nosey at what the nurses are up to lol. I am hoping it is just a temporay inconvineance to my weekend as i don't want my mood to worsten etc. I have got rid of facebook for the moment as i feel spending lots of time on a computer is not something i want to do anymore. I want to do more exciting things with my time now that i have a new life. I will be starting volunteer work as soon as i can mingle with people again lol. I have lost my identity the last couple of years but i will gradually get it back this year i hope! : )
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  1. Anonymous15 January 2011 at 21:13

    Don't worry about losing your identity Lauren....you will now also be known as Lauren, who inspires so many. Even now you are thinking of how you can help others. Hope isolation is temporary...is it a nice purple room??.....and your neutrophils pick up very soon. Lots of love, Margaret

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  2. Anonymous16 January 2011 at 13:14

    Elaine and Lilian want to repeat the above.I believe that what as happened is that your identity as become different from what you had hoped , but nevertheless your current identity is very positive due to raising awareness about bonemarrow transplant etc; Once your circumstances change you will feel to have a little more contol and choice about how you want to be seen.
    What you need to do now is to be very proud about what you have achieved and look forward to all the possibilities that you will have in the future.I'm sure you will remain an inspiration!!

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  3. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 07:54

    What an inspiration you are. I too have been very ill for quite a long time and when it alters what you able to achieve, in comparison to what you want to achieve, it can be soul destroying. You become trapped by illness. The mind knows what you want to do, who you truly are but the body just can't keep up?

    Give it just a little more time and I am positive, with an attitude like you have, that you will be out and about and changing many more lives for the better.

    Continue to stay strong and know that by your fight and determination to share your experiences with others you are making a very big difference.

    Hugs and best wishes,Julie

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  4. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 16:39

    Hi Lauren, I am so happy for you now you have finally gone home - good luck to you and your family for a very healthy and happy future!! You're one very brave lady - JIll x

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  5. Nigel19 January 2011 at 20:07

    Saw you on Look North tonight Lauren & I really pleased for you that you're getting to go home.

    Your courage is imspirational!

    Hat tip to your boyfriend as well for his devotion and support.

    I hope that 2011 is a wonderful year for both of you.

    All the best,

    Nigel

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  6. Moira21 January 2011 at 19:46

    You are an inspiration. My husband going for a transplant soon so I really enjoy your blog. You should be a very proud young lady

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