LeeR is now receiving his 6th unit of blood. Although his counts are still quite low, they are holding stable. He looks much better tonight and is feeling really good. Today he had an EGD that showed his digestive tract from his throat to his duodenum is in great shape. While that is good news, we were really hoping that the problem of him losing blood would be identified.
The plan now is to finish the transfusion tonight (he had four units yesterday and two this evening) and go home tomorrow. We can't wait for that--there really is no place like home. On Monday we will try to get an appointment on Tuesday for him to have a colonoscopy. If that goes well and his blood stays up, he will probably begin his first series of chemo on Wednesday and Thursday.
The doctor is concerned about the blood clot in his leg and the fact that he can't be on blood thinners until after the colonoscopy. Hopefully no clots will break off or new ones will form and travel to his lungs or heart. That is scary. Hopefully the colonoscopy can be scheduled and completed quickly.
The bumps just seem to keep coming. Hopefully it will be a quiet and uneventful weekend.
I love the song video. Thanks for sharing. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and LeeR. Please call if you need to talk, go for a drive, need a visit, hug, whatever. Much love, Teri
ReplyDeleteI love the image of the bird in the storm. It is symbolic of the way you are handling this journey. Thank you, for the blog. Dick and I pray for you daily and think of you daily, as well.We will do anything.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Judy Sanders
Karen, what a beautiful blog! And what an amazing man your husband is. My prayers are with you guys. Hugs, Anna
ReplyDeleteLeeR, we are hoping so much that you are in your beautiful and comfy home today....and listening to music and eating ice cream with your family!!! We admire your courage and optimism - and have no doubt that you ARE the world's greatest father!!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Harry and Rhonda Reed