Our reflection in the convex mirror in the hospital corridor.
Roger doesn’t feel well today, but he's doing well. Some days are like that.
His blood counts continue to increase. His neutrophil count is 900. Dr. Peterson had a big smile on his face as he declared that engraftment has occurred. That means the transplant worked. The new bone marrow has colonized and is reproducing.
Rumor has it Roger will be discharged early next week if he continues on this trajectory. He’s being switched from IV to oral medications. Getting in enough calories continues to be a big challenge. It's scary to think about taking him home when he's not able to eat enough. On the other hand, I think he'll eat better at home than he does in the hospital. Frankly, I'm a much better cook.
Roger may look a little green around the gills, but he's closer to good health than he appears.
Throwing a little mini-celebration here in my mind! So happy that things have gone so well. Such an awfully tough process, but WOW. You two have pulled this off! Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteHome cookin' is what he needs now. Wish we could send dinner over tonight-- rib roast and garlic mashed potatoes. Oh yes, gravy.
ReplyDeleteSuch good news! Thanks for keeping us posted.
Wow, I wish you could send dinner too! Rib roast sounds delish. I'm making a menu and grocery shopping list for next week. I want to make sure I have groceries in the house before Roger gets there. But, lest I get ahead of myself, I'll wait to see if they actually discharge him before I buy perishables.
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