Hi everyone, just an update to let you know how I am doing. Started my first chemo Thursday night. I have had 3 different kinds of chemo. Today is my last day and then I get two days of rest. The worst one has been the ATG made from rabbit. They give you medications for reactions, however you can still get a reaction. I got a really bad headache and tightness in my chest. They have a medication for everything and anything. The doctors and nurses are very caring and do not want their patient in any pain if can be helped. I will be given two medications tomorrow and Wednesday for fungi and Graft vs Host. Then on Thursday we will have the transfusion of my donor’s blood cells. Please pray for him, we aren’t sure if he is doing his part today or when because he could be in the US or over seas. Sorry I don’t have a time yet for Thursday, but I figured we could pray all day long that my body will accept the new blood cells.
After the transfusion, the first 100 days are the most critical. I will be here for at least 5 weeks and then to Jodi’s for two to three months. The graft vs host can show up very soon or years from now. So if it doesn’t show up in the first few months, I will just have to be on the lookout for the reactions of it.
I can’t get over how exciting it will be to see my counts go up and stay up! Amazing that a 27 year old man is going to save my life, of course along with our faith.
Jodi has been staying with me since Dan went home on Saturday. Nice having her with me but I can’t expect her to be here all the time. Today she has done a lot of work on her computer. I have a bulletin board in my room full of pictures of family, so nice to look at it during the day and all the nurses comment on what a good looking family! My doctor said wow what a gallery, I will bring pictures of my sons to hang up. I said sure, I would claim them. If anyone wants to send pictures, feel free to do so!
If anyone wants to visit, the doctor said to check with Dan first to see how I am feeling. No one under 12 and no one who has been sick can visit. Also no fresh flowers or plants or fresh fruits and vegetables.
Well, everyone take care, I will be home in a few months to see everyone! My new birthdate will be January 29th!
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Hi Terry,
I just received this update from April, God bless her for keeping up to date. I am so happy that this is finally happening. We would love to come see you as soon as you are up and around. We will get Dan's number from someone. I am going to forward this on to the girls. Courtney just got married this last Sat., the 24th and Camy is expecting in July. Reagan is still trying to finish school. Take good care, our prayers are with you. Hoping to see you soon.
Love, Susie
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