Good news in that only one trip each week on Monday is necessary to monitor the blood counts, possible infections, and anti -rejection status.
It is usually at least a half a day to get a IVIG infusion and usually some other blood components to balance out the system.
A quick trip to have the the Hickman catheter flushed and bandage changed seems like a breeze after all the other time we've spent in the Oncology Out Patient Unit.
We're able to reduce the dosage of one of the anti-rejection pills today and will every week until hopefully it can be discontinued on Aug 25th. The Dr. say that my blood pressure, pulse rate, blood numbers will improve as this prescription is tapered.
I've been restricted from eating any fresh fruits and vegetables since the isolation during the Bone Marrow Transplant. So I'm really looking forward to tasting some Indiana home grown tomatoes and lettuce on sandwiches as well as eating salads and bananas again next week.
The first Bone Marrow Biopsy since the Transplant was collected yesterday. We're hopeful that the results (not available until next Thursday or so) will not show any abnormalities or reveal any surprises.
My energy, strength an endurance levels haven't seemed to change much during the week. The Dr says that they would improve as the medications are tapered over the next few weeks.
In the meantime, Sharon & I are taking on only small projects around the house--work a little--rest a long time--work a little--nap a longer time--etc. :-)
Best Wishes To You !!!..
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Hi Bob. It's so good to hear the updates and that you are getting time at home. There's no place like home. Keep the faith, strength and know that so many pray for you and love you, my friend.
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