Day +13
The white count was up big again today. White count was 8.8, up from 2.7 yesterday. Hemoglobin was 10.2, down from 11.0 yesterday. Hematocrit was down a little to 29.3. Platelets were up to 102 from 99 yesterday. All pretty good numbers. Certainly the white count looks great.
They are going to let me out of the hospital on Tuesday, maybe even Monday. I'll move into the hotel across the street called the Rotary House. It is owned by MDA, sponsored by Rotary International, and run by Marriott. We have stayed there many times. It is very nice and connected via skybridge with the MDA main building. It's very convenient.
I go to discharge class this afternoon to learn what to do as an outpatient. I do know that I'll have to come to the ATC (Ambulatory Treatment Center) on the 10th floor for treatment as an outpatient after I get out of the hospital. My days of being hooked up to the IV are far from over, but at least I won't be hooked up 24 hours a day. At the ATC they administer whatever my body needs to keep the transplant going smoothly. Typical stuff would be magnesium, electrolytes, antibiotics, saline fluid, etc. They keep very close watch over you even as an outpatient. I'll probably spend several hours there every day for the first two or three weeks. Then they typically cut back to just three days a week.
I'm getting my last bag of Rituxan right now. It's a 2 liter bag and will take several hours to complete. I had Benadryl in the IV to start which induced a little nap, but it doesn't seem to be knocking me completely out like it usually does.
posted by Max @ 11:58 AM
6 comments
6 Comments:
Yea white cells! That's a huge jump. Bet you're excited to get out of there. I'll come take care of you one weekend - we can watch football!
Guess what I just read about BMW! "BMW plans to introduce
a hydrogen-powered car to the U.S. in April. The car, based on the 7 Series, will also be able to run on regular gasoline and will be “loaned” to people on the East and West Coast who can influence opinion..." Does that mean you're getting a loaner? Hahaha! Can't wait till this comes out in a 3 series style!
Two great days in a row!!!!!
Everyone is excited about the good counts.
We saw one of the "smart cars" in Canada and thought that by the time Brock needs a car that should be the "in" thing.
Rotary House sounds like a great place to be. See you in Houston for a big hug.
Sondra
Great reports!! We say "thank you" prayers each day for your good reports. What excitement that you will soon be released from the hospital. God bless. Herbert & Ann
Max,
Great job on working on the white count!!! You are such a trooper!
Lynda and I had a great time at Bible study and then we got to have lunch together, although you already know all of this by now. I am so excited that you have engraphed...and you are getting out of maximum security into minimum security for good behavior.
Keep up the good work,
Prayers and thoughts always,
Cathy
Hey Uncle Max!!
My dad told me about your web page and i thought it was a very good idea. im glad to hear you are doing well and getting through all of this. i always knew you were a strong person, and you are definitely showing it now. God is definitely in your life and helping you get through this, so Im sure you will! Thank you so much for everything you have done for me...I will never forget it! I hope the rest of your weekend goes great!! and i will keep reading everything you have to say!! I love you and Ill see you later!!
Brooke
Max,
Sorry I missed your call. Checks are cut and Jon is on his way.
The news is fantastic! Engraftment and Release!
I really enjoy reading your comments and it's wonderful to see that sense of humor come through.
Keep up the good work.
You, your family and the medical team continues in my prayers.
Fae
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