Yep, would really have managed a lot better with phone and kindle when I was in for that week last year.

And I did know it, but needed reminding that compromised immune system is another reason for virtual communicating (still not firing on all cylinders after the writing marathon). I actually had a friend go through the full bone marrow transplant regime a couple of years ago and he said it was really useful on the days when he was well enough his mind needed distracting.