WOW! I am pleased to report that I had a very good visit today. My counts were the best EVER, Thank God. Last week my hemaglobin was 9.6. I didn't expect to need a transfusion today but I did expect it to be somewhat lower. Instead, for the first time, it went up on its own...without getting blood. My platelets were 133! That's just a notch away from normal -- again without getting platelets! I am so very grateful.
Another exciting news item, this morning was my last dose of the Prednisone. For the last few days, I noticed a reduction in the puffiness in my face and neck and an improvement in my eyes. Whether these improvements are from the removal of the catheter or from the reduction in Prednisone and the introduction of stronger eye drops is anyone's guess. It doesn't matter to me, as long as it continues in that direction. I am truly blessed.
I called the doctor on Friday because I was nervous about going into the weekend with such a bad cold. Joanne prescribed Levaquin and after 4 days, my cold is much improved. I still have a little bit of a cough left and a tiny bit of nasal congestion but I'm feeling so much better.
I know that my Dad and my Grandma are working overtime for me and I think, for the first time since my transplant, I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much for your continued love, support and prayers. Keep on believing in those miracles!
Hi Leah, Mazel Tov! What a great day for you, you deserve it. It's a great day for me also due to the fact that I know you are getting better. It is true there are miracles all around us. Thank you Selma & Sammy. Love Always, Beth
ReplyDeleteDear Leah;
ReplyDeleteI read your blog and I am in awe of your courage and your faith.
Every day seems to be a better day and every day you are getting stronger and more empowered.
Always, always, your Dad and Grandmother are watching you and being a meilitz hoshe for your recovery.
Love
Rivki Berger
YEAH!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteE Horwitz
Fairfax,VA
Hi Leah- wow wow wow !!! Bli ein harah-
ReplyDeleteBaruch hashem u are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
My mom left last night after being with me for almost 5 weeks it was not an easy good bye, there is nothing like a mother and i thank hashem every day that i have her as my mother but i will be going to israel in 4 weeks for my brothers wedding and like my husband says i am not an only child i have to share my mom with the other siblings in the family and now its my brother turn to have my mom attention.
Keep up the good work-
we are still daveing for you a few times a day-
Leah Berg
We're so glad things are looking up, platelets, blood count; (and puffiness down). The doctor in me thinks it's the steroids, but as long as it's improving. Best wishes from all -Alvin
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