Sunday-Monday, October 16-17, 2011

What a long day! I called the BMT doc who was on call Sunday to see if there was a different med that Ron could take to help give him some relief from the bladder symptoms which are a result of the BK virus that is in the lining of his bladder. He told me that he would set it up for him to see his doctor this morning. The clinic called early and said that they had ordered bloodwork to be done prior to seeing Dr. Magenau. Ron's platelets had dropped, so he had a platelets transfusion to help his bladder heal. His graft versus host symptoms appear in check, so they backed off on more of the steroids. Although we have packed our bags In the event that Ron would be readmitted for the last 3 appointments, we are home again. Ron's IVs will finish late tonight. He is very brave and has endured much during the past two weeks especially. He usually needs help getting up from the bed or a chair, but he insisted on using his walker to go from one area to another. The doc has prescribed regularly scheduled pain med to help him get through this rough patch. Send your kind thoughts, prayers, and warm wishes our way! ...hoping to be turning the corner soon.