Ryan has been hooked up to his IV machine today - getting lots of stuff! His hemoglobin was 7.1 this morning so he is getting 2 bags of blood. His platelets were down to 12, so he will be getting a bag of platelets when the blood is done. He is also about 2 1/2 hours away from finishing a 12 hour bag of chemo. At 2:30, he'll be starting another chemo - that will last just 1 hour. Then, he'll be done with chemotherapy. The doctors have said that they would allow him to go home this afternoon if he wants, he's not sure yet what he'll do. He is having some joint pain and has been taking morphine for that. This pain started after the transplant and it seems that every time he gets chemo, he has the pain more often. He is sleeping now.
He is otherwise subdued, but the doctors say that he looks better today than he did yesterday. Also, his chemistry levels are better today than they were yesterday and the doctors feel comfortable letting him come home when he is ready.
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Praying for and thinking about you guys often! Love Ya! Tim & Cindy & the Buds.
ReplyDeleteIt was great seeing you both today. James and I will continue to pray for you both and we look forward to seeing you back in Darke County!
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