Saturday, 7/14/07--Bob's Home BUT spends lots of hours in Out Patient

I was surprised last Monday when the Dr. came in at 6:30 AM and said, "I think you should go home today."

I had some reservations feeling I was not really up to the strength level as in my previous 2 releases from the hospital. But the thought of having some freedom and being able to sleep in our own bed without all the nurse interruptions throughout the night said, " OK, let's Do It."

It was nearly 5:00 PM before the final IV's for the day and paper work were completed.

Sharon dropped me by the house and proceeded to the drug store to fill the 6 release prescriptions. (4 of 5 pharmacies did not have one in stock).

I was originally expecting Monday, Wednesday, Friday visits to the Oncology Out Patient for blood tests and any needed in-fusions for about 2 weeks. and then once per week for about 90 days.. On Wednesday, I received 2 units of blood, and a Magnesium IV that took a total of 8 hours.

Then on Thursday, we received a call saying that a dormant Viral Infection had become active (common in Marrow Transplant patients) requiring immediate counter attack with an AM and a PM IV.
We were give the choice of being re-admitted to the hospital OR to come to the Out Patient Unit at 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM every day including Saturday and Sunday for the one - three weeks to combat the CMV virus.
After 13 weeks so far in the hospital this year, Sharon & I opted to take the multiple treks to the hospital option.

We've just accepted that this will be a full time job for us for several weeks doing the things that come up during the adapting and recovery process.

I've regained my appetite with diminished nausea and I'm feeling stronger every day, :-)

Thanks again for all your thoughts, prayers and encouragement.