Good Morning. Sorry I didn't update yesterday. I wasn't feeling very well.
I did a bit of cooking on Friday and Mom and the Bodners took care of the rest. Avram, Mary Ellen and Elliot came for Dinner. Rachel's friend walked over after dinner and then on Saturday, Gitti stopped by, The Hefters stopped by, Avram's family came for lunch. Then Sheila, Rachel's friend, Illana, Keith and Nava came. Today my father-in-law is coming. It's wonderful to see everyone and spend some time but, to be honest I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and exhausted. At least I was able to take a small nap on Saturday afternoon and I did get a few hours of sleep last night.
To my friends and family that have been calling and requesting visitation rights, please forgive me a little while longer.
Friday night, my ankles were double their normal size. Saturday night, they were swollen as well and I was extremely fatigued and short of breath. I called the doctor on Saturday night and he felt that, depending on how badly I was feeling, I had a couple of options. I could either go to the ER and get transfused, I could wait until Monday to go to the doctor (one day earlier than my scheduled appointment), or wait until my scheduled appointment on Tuesday. So far, I'm not going to the ER. I'm going to try to hold out but if I do begin to feel worse, I would consider it.
So, for now, I'm dealing with the symptoms of the anemia. It's not unexpected. It's par for the course. Hopefully, as per my friend Marsha who has been through this, after getting transfused, once my hemoglobin is back in double-digits, I should have some energy again. I'm looking forward to it.
Wishing you all good health and peace.
xoxo
L
Leah - I am so sorry you are not feeling great right now. Just rest, stay off your feet, let others cook for you, and take care of yourself. If you need to go to the Dr. tomorrow morning to get a transfusion, so be it. I know how low you can feel when needing it. I hope how soon you stop needing the transfusions. Like I said, to give you an idea, my transplant was mid August, and my last transfusion was Oct 28th. So hopefully not much longer for you. I had a BMB at 100 days and it showed 100% my sister's cells. I am praying the same for you. Take care and keep resting.
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Marsha
Leah I'm sorry you are not feeling well. I'm glad your were able to see the family but maybe it was a bit too much. I hope that you'll feel better after the transfusion. I will check in with you tomorrow to see how you are doing. I spent a few hours yesterday trying to get my ipod to work. It seems that Itunes is not recognizing it. I need to call Apple. What a pain to get music on a device smaller than my hand. I'm just going to listen to old fashioned CD's. Don't hesitate to call me if you need help. Please send my love to all. Love always, Buford.
ReplyDeleteHi Leah,
ReplyDeleteYou are a very strong determined person and I am sure with time you will be healthy again. I am so impressed with your courage and strength. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please call if I can be of help.
Vivian Bernstein