Day 15
There is a good chance that John will be released tomorrow afternoon. Sixteen days is remarkably early and evidence that he is doing very well. We had a long discussion with the discharge nurse about the IV pump he will have and the things we will have to do, medical and practical, for his care. The list is long, but we will figure it all out. If I went into detail, I'd just be overrwhelmed.
I disinfected the house this morning and Debbie has picked up some bland foods, because nausea is still a problem for John. While I was cleaning I got a call from my cousin Terry Fike who lives several hours away. He will be in Seattle tomorrow, so I'm hoping we will be able to get together.
If you are keeping track, here are today's numbers:
WBC 1.88
HCT 32
ANC .94
Plts 150 (His transplant has engrafted enough to bring his platelets up to the low side of the normal range. These are some of the last things to "come in" on most patients.)
It's good to have a slow news day.
I disinfected the house this morning and Debbie has picked up some bland foods, because nausea is still a problem for John. While I was cleaning I got a call from my cousin Terry Fike who lives several hours away. He will be in Seattle tomorrow, so I'm hoping we will be able to get together.
If you are keeping track, here are today's numbers:
WBC 1.88
HCT 32
ANC .94
Plts 150 (His transplant has engrafted enough to bring his platelets up to the low side of the normal range. These are some of the last things to "come in" on most patients.)
It's good to have a slow news day.
