I’m relieved to have the final round of Chemo completed this morning about 4:30 AM.
This round consisted of Two-3 hour infusions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
So far, things have gone well. Somehow they didn't get the 1st one started until 1:00 PM on Monday which meant the 2nd one started 12 hours later. Kinda made for some interrupted sleep for 3 nights.They do vitals, about 10:30 PM, install a pre chemo IV an hour ahead of the Chemo at midnight, return at 1:00 AM for the Chemo IV, back at 4:30 AM to remove the Chemo IV and draw blood for the daily lab report. Then the Doctor makes his morning rounds sometime between 6:30 and 7:30. Glad I was able to work in some naps during the afternoons. :-)
The Doctors are glad that the blood count numbers have already started to fall and expect them to bottom out in about a week to 10 days before starting to climb again.
This will probably be the period that I’m most susceptible to un-expected infections, Chemo reactions, and just those unique things that seemto happen to specific individuals.
A definite Bone Marrow Transplant date with my sister, Nancy, can’t be predicted until the blood count numbers come back up, and another Blood Marrow Procedure completed to verify the status on any remaining Leukemia cells.
Glad the hospital food menu has a good selection as I’ve now tried about every combination. J
For variety, Sharon has brought in some of my favorite items as “Take Out” several times. (ie: Biscuits & Gravy, Spaghetti, Milk Shakes, etc.)
Continued THANKS for the many expressions of support.
Hope everyone has a Super week.
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Hello Bob! I am so glad that your Chemo is completed and you are on your way to the next step in your recovery. It is great to hear that things are going better than expected with the blood numbers. Hopefully things progress as quick as they are and will get you back on your feet sooner than they expected! I am so happy that you are doing well and enjoying your favorite foods! My thoughts and prayers are always with you and the family. See you soon!! Love Candy
Hi Bob - Good to hear that your Chemo is done and everything seems to be progressing well. Hopefully the Bone Marrow Transplant can be done sooner than expected. It's such good news that your sister Nancy was a match! Russ and I are praying for you and hope to see you up and about soon. Love, Ruth
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