Yesterday was the first Dr. visit for Richard after being discharged last Thursday, and though we have had to go for blood work several times this was the first time coming face to face with that person in the white coat.
Richard had his work release in hand and started bargaining the second he got a glimpse of that white coat coming in the door. He had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Holter this visit and she more or less said, "NO WAY!!!!!" First she said she would not even consider til 100 days after transplant, then she went down to 90. After much bickering she finally told Richard that she would consider half days after 60 days but only if counts are right and she thinks he is able to handle it. She said if she even considered him working before that time she would be negligent.
Once the bargaining was finished she examined Richard and said he is doing good, though not good enough to go to work. She said that he definitely received a good bone marrow. She even called it robust. It is one that will recognize something that should not be there. Our hope and prayer is that it has recognized any rouge cancer cells and deleted them!!!
Counts are good!! Creatintine counts are down to 2. something and they are changing his meds. He will be doing blood work again tomorrow morning. This time they will draw the blood from a deep vein. They will changed meds as needed according to his counts.
The visit ended with the Dr. hugging Richard. I think she forgot to tell him to behave but I guess that is my job. LOL
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Awesome news, Brenda! Praying for you guys.
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