Sunday, October 9, 2016
Joan is feeling better but still not eating much, they are trying a different antinausea drug today. She looks good and is taking a shower right now. Dereka and I are going into Lebanon today and do laundry. So far the chemo effects have been minimal compared to what they could be. Just as I was leaving for the hospital, Thursday morning I got a call from one of the Drs to discuss an "Event" that occurred during the actual transplant. Her blood pressure and heart rate dropped to where she was unconscious for 15 minutes. After much testing and consulting they still don't know what caused it. Out of hundreds of stem cell transplants, they had never seen it happen, and they were prepared for any number of known issues,. After 4 specialists interviewed, tested, reviewed independently, they all came to the same conclusion - Rather than chance a second planned stem cell injection later in the day as planned, they would stay with the one they had just done. Joan had received a little more than the minimum stem cells required in the first injection and they didn't feel a second one was necessary, given the unknown reaction. All tests came back fine and now three days later she feels fine. NO MORE surprises like that Please.. Charlie
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So good to get these updates from both of you. Today it is wet here--but not a lot of rain. Still a blessing for the earth. As Roxanne said, the Timna Tarr event was lovely. We all have color combos and new ways to sew dancing in our brains. Go gently and know that so many of us are sending you best energy/prayers/good wishes and the like. Louisa
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear things are going better now with no more excitement and you are feeling fine. Continue getting stronger and know so many of us are thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteLynn V
You both have been on our minds since you left, we so appreciate the updates,no more surprises, just continued progress with your treatment, and looking forward to your return home. Dan says all is well at the Herrick Residence. Love you both.....Sheryll and Dan
ReplyDeletePraying hard Joan!
ReplyDeleteBetsy