Wow - what a week!
Linda continues to improve. She is up more, eating better and feeling stronger. Today she got dressed in street clothes for the first time in 4-6 weeks (I can't remember it has been so long). She had tacos for lunch and a hot dog for dinner (first meat she has eaten in weeks). She is getting around on the walker and is going to the bathroom rather than using the bedside commode.
She finishes her 10th Neupogen shot on Saturday. She is having some back pain and pain in her hip, but I think it is due to her activity level rather than the shots or lymphoma. It doesn't require any pain pills. In any event, if she gets through the weekend without a recurrence of the severe pain, it will be a milestone.
Her WBC is very low (500) on Monday's blood work, so we have to protect her from germs. The blood was drawn again today, and hopefully it will start coming back up.
Dr. Quraishi is very pleased with her progress on the last bone marrow (10 days ago). She appears to be responding well to the new chemo.
Thanks again for prayers, cards, comments etc etc.
Dear Linda,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great report! Being home has certainly agreed with you. We had our last official Morning Break meeting yesterday. Now we are on our summer eating schedule. Can't wait 'til you get back with us. In the mean time you are in our prayers. Keep up the good work. Alberta
Yipee!!!!!!!!!! Bet that food that was the best food ever! So glad to hear you are doing so well.
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Wonderful news. Thanks so much for keeping us updated.
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Wonderful news!!!! Tacos and hot dogs, I can certainly relate. I hope the weekend is something you all can enjoy! Love, Liz
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