Well-
As I said last time, we're now on the treadmill, wow what a treadmill. We've spent everyday since the 10th at the Hutch, tests, shots, blood draws, more tests, shots, transfusions..............
But it's been worth it Ret's on a fast track to having her stem cells harvested, which may happen tomorrow in fact we have it on our itinerary to do just that.
The team assigned to her are just great her nurse Rick, can you imagine Ret's face when RICK came in the room, is just a super guy. Twenty-six years of taking care of cancer patients and just a kick in the butt, which makes us both happy. Anyway today he came down to the 5th floor where she was having her transfusion and asked her if she always has been an over achiever, of course she said yes. The reason for his question was because in just one day she went from barely having enough certain blood counts to being able to start harvesting as I said above tomorrow. And with that they may be able to harvest enough in one procedure which would be just super.
Myself, Kim Christinsen and Kathy, Rets sister, have gone through a number of classes from Patient Home Care to Food Prep to Catheter Care/Maintenance as well as others. While I know some of you have experienced this sort of thing I can't tell how detailed they are as well as so many things you wouldn't think of regarding this type of care...........it's mind boggling. How about no fresh cut flowers, thanks to those who have sent them, now you can stop it might save you buck or two. How about no potted plants, because they can have mold, BAD STUFF, Chuck Bigford gets them because he's such a sissy. How about no deli meat/cheese or maybe a fresh salad at your favorite lunch spot or restaurant BAD, can't control the preparation so you can't have it. Well that's enough of that but it's just crazy what you have to be prepared for, but it all makes sense.
NO IMMUNE SYSTEM!
Again I'll try to post as often as I can with new information but for now I'm off to clean the house with bleach!!
Love,
Ret & Jack
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