Tuesday - 7 May 2013

 

Day 19

At least I have something to report these days.  After becoming dehydrated and released from the hospital, today I am over hydrated as I am prone to retain fluid.  It is a balancing act.   I told them today it was performance anxiety as 4 or 5 people kept asking if I had gone.    Anyway,  I am thankfully in the condo drinking H2O.

"Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life."  Joel Osteen    (My Man on TV)

Monday - 6 May 2013

Day 18

FREE from the Big House!   Infection under control, heart rate at legal rate, and nose has stopped bleeding from topical wound.   I will resume normal out patient treatment tomorrow.

I sure enjoyed Amy's visit.  She has a way about about her.

"Who can't relate to the idea of leaving one chapter behind and moving on to the next"   Mike Shinosa

 

Sunday- 5 May 2013

Day 17

Some progress today.  Heart people cleared me and I was presented the plan to release me from the Big House.  This is dependant on the elimination of the Gram Negative infection.   I will be wearing the case again to allow mobile medication even if the infection is not quite gone.

"Suffering isn't ennobling,  recovery is."   C. Bernard

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Saturday - 4 May 2013

Day 16

The doctor found some tape that is used between rounds on boxers to stop bleeding on my nose injury.  So far that is working.    They did find  a bacterial infection, Graham Rod Negative, which means that I will be an in-patient a few more days.  Everything else is under control.

Watching golf and Derby, with no fear of losing cable.

We are enjoying Amy's visit even though I am in the "big house."

"I will be really happy, once I've done my jail time.  I can start fresh."  Nicole Richie

Friday - 3 May 2013

Day 15

The Paso Doble got voted off last night when I started running a pretty good fever and was told to come into the Duke Hospital BMT Unit.  As we were going through security at the ER entrance, my world went dim and I fell against the glass entry door.  Evidently I smashed my glasses against my nose leaving a deep abrasion that bled all over everywhere.  Guess I know how to make an entrance that gets attention.  So after 4 hours in ER, I was admitted to the BMT Unit at Duke.  It was determined that I did not crack open my head and I would continue with treatment in BMT Unit at Duke for a few days instead of out-patient (which I prefer greatly). Seems I have become severely dehydrated which is fairly common with BMT patients but the side effect has been an irregular heat beat (called A-Fib) and light headedness thus the tumble I took last night.  So here for a few days to sort things out .  Doc think it will resolve itself so I do too.  Also good news is that I have no infections and didn't really hurt anything with the fall.

We are excited that Amy is coming and due to arrive in couple of hours.  I won't be able to walk the Duke Gardens but it will certainly be good to see her. She walks for her Masters a week from Saturday at UNCC. We are proud of her doing this while working full time and taking great care of her family.  You rock!

"Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer."

Denis Waitly

 

Thursday - May 2, 2013

Day 14

All is well, just  a little deal with my heart doing the Paso doble and me having to learn the Quickstep to get back to the condo quickly after a walk. Mayon, niece, and those who watch Dancing With The Stars will understand.  I am good just got a little low on fluids.   Also,  received platelets and magnesium today.   I have definitely reached bottom, Nadir,  on white blood cells.  Soon they should start building up again.

"I've  always believed that if you don't stay moving, they will throw dirt on you."

Paul Anka (who knew)

 

Styling in my satin  robe and jamas.

Wednesday - 1 May 2013

Day 13

Slipped by day 13 with no problems.  As my white blood cell count has pretty much bottomed out, I do feel a little fatigue which is resolved by a nap.  PA said I may be now producing platelets which is a good thing.   She also said that on the protocol that I am on, this low period may last a  little longer.  Others have said that since I was slow to start maybe this would not last as long.  Beats me.  Infection and fever are still the big threats as low white cell count means no immune system.  So Whoopee!

Amy is coming this weekend and   Cam and Ike have visits scheduled in May.  Looking forward to those as well as Taylor, Jane's bother, in June.  Joyse, our steady friend,  will be back to relieve  Jane. 

"Expect touble as an inevitablr part of life and repeat to yourself, the most comfortiingt words of all;  this, too shall pass.  Ann Landers