Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Wednesday

Yesterday's bone marrow biopsy went well, Thank God. I was sedated for the procedure so I didn't feel a thing. I was very sore yesterday afternoon and evening but I'm feeling much better today. I didn't get the results yet but I'm assuming (hoping) that they'll have them by Monday's appointment.

Rachel and I are going to go away this afternoon for two nights at a spa in Connecticut. I'm really looking forward to spending this time with her, not to mention the spa treatments! I cherish experiences like these. I'll have to find something special to do with Jacob next time. Any suggestions?

My eyes are still bothering me but Dr. Schuster seems pretty sure that they're improving. Also, my feet and ankles are swelling very easily these days. Bita (PA) told me that it's most likely a side effect from the Norvasc that I'm taking for hypertension. The hypertension is a side effect of the Tacrolimus (Prograf) which we just started reducing. Hopefully, the reduction of the Prograf will get rid of the hypertension, thereby eliminating the need for the Norvasc, thereby eliminating the foot/ankle swelling. You following??

Other than that, my hair is growing a little. I'm still kinda fuzzy on top but it's definitely coming in. I'm feeling stronger and stronger every day. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by such loving and caring friends and family. Thank you all for being there and for your continued prayers.

3 comments:

  1. Leah,

    You probably will not get this until you get back, but I am hoping you have an amazing time with Rachel. You are a very special person and deserve to be pampered and treated like a queen. As you said, cherish it. (I have 2 sons, so if you figure out something fun a mother can do with a son, let me know too!) Hope you are strengthened by all your spa treatments. Lots of love and hugs coming your way.

    Marsha

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  2. Hi Leah, thanks so much for all the updates.
    As u can tell i have been pretty busy thank god thank god with my son, and i have not been online that much,
    I am so happy you are getting away with your daughter there is nothing like mother and daughter time, enjoy every minute of it.
    Baruch hashem my aunt chavie went to the dr today for her check up after her sugery and he said she really healed well it is a true miracle.

    I am leaving to israel next thursday and i will countinue to daven for you while i am at the kotel and kever rachel.
    Before you know it u will be on a plane to israel too.

    With all my love,
    Leah Berg

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  3. Hi from yerushalayim,
    Both you and Rachel earned this get away!
    Have a blast!!!
    Its great to wake up and think of you in a spa and not in a bed!!!!!!!!!

    Love,
    Zeldie

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