All the things you mention are of a great help for your return home, but it was interesting to me that the first things I thought of were on material "things."
As I reflect back on my recuperation period, I would have loved just to have someone sit on the edge of the bed, quietly, stroking my back and aching body. If you think that is something that would comfort you, express yourself know. Soothing music is another item on my list along with quiet reflection time for yourself. Confide in one person who would like to help with the cooking and let them know of the diet restrictions and strict preparation of the dishes; i.e. sanitizing food preparation area, wiping utensils, etc. This person needs to be aware of the intestinal problems that will occur if strict adherence to the preparation isn't kept. Everyone will want to help so make things easier on your caregiver and share your needs with others. Having someone sit with you while your caregiver gets out of the house is another idea. I left the pre-cleaning to professionals along with the strict requirements and ended up having them come back to do things over. Hope this helps a little and praying that your post BMT will be a short successful time in your long, long life. Been there, Done that! Joan Ann ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/8zSolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> New! Sign up for local CML support group meetings in your local community at http://cml.meetup.com Apply for Commercial Real Estate loans online and submit your deal to dozens of hungry lenders in just minutes. Loan programs for all types of business and commercial real estate. Apply anytime at http://realestatezoo.com CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Support List) --------------------------------- Part Of CMLHope.Com An International Community Of CML Patients For more information: http://cmlhope.com Post Message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To No Mail/Web: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Digest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CML Group Web Site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
