When I had my bloods tested this morning (9AM) it was no surprise to me that I was anemic. I was surprised however, by how low my HGB was. It was 5.7 -- an all time low for me. It took an entire day, but I received 1 pack of platelets and 2 units of blood. I'd say that my tank's about half full because I am scheduled to get more blood on Thursday. It was crazy to let me go so long without a CBC and the doctors agreed that I have to be on a twice weekly schedule. I'm still feeling very weak and fatigued but not as short of breath as I had been. This morning, even speaking was a real effort for me. The upside is that this is normal after a stem cell transplant and that there's nothing wrong.In fact, quite the contrary! According to the doc, Thank God 99-100% of my cells ARE MY BROTHER'S!!! This is very, very good news. Is this a miracle, or what?!
I'm going to sign off for now. Thanks for all your good wishes.
Sorry I haven't written the past couple of days, but even if I don't write I read, and I spoke to your mom on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteThank G-d all is progressing as it should. 99 to 100% Avrum, that could potentially be a scary concept if it wasn't such great news.
Love ya,
Shelly
I am glad you are doing a little better. Keep up the good work and the positive attitude. Love you lots and am praying for you.
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Leah I'm so sorry you had to feel so bad. You had a feeling that it was too long in between visits. You have to push the doctors and the nurses to help with your progression in your recovery. It's a good thing they hooked you up to the tap today so you can feel better. Thank G-d whatever numbers are supposed to be up are up. Avram your the man..Keep smiling and I'll keep praying. How's mom's hand??
ReplyDeleteLove always, Buford
I'm so sorry for not writing in so long but we did not have access to the internet while we were in Florida and we just got back. From what you write, it sounds like things are going the way they should and hopefully you will soon be feeling totally well. Harold and I would love to see you. Are you up for company yet? Alice
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a better person's, besides mine, of course, to have 99% of their cells, than Avram's. We're so lucky or shall I say blessed! (B'li Ayin Hora)
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The little Loser Sister
Don't EVER call yourself a looser…. You are so amazing! We all draw so much inspiration from the on-going Chesed you do “behind the scenes” and of course, always with the biggest smile!
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