Day + 6: A Change of Scenery

I'm likely going to fall asleep any moment, so I thought I'd make a quick effort to update you. My stomach woes have continued and become more frequent; the doctors started me on an antibiotic today just to be cautious, as I also have increased pain in my abdomen. I received another shot of G yesterday and today, and the doctors are pleased with where my white counts are (low). I received another transfusion of platelets today again as they were heading south. Overall, I'm handling the hassle of my stomach issues pretty well, but I am getting pretty exhausted.

Due to a faulty sink in my room and the risk that any renovation/construction pose for someone with no infection-fighting neutriphils, I had to move to a different room today. Luckily for me, mom and dad were up at that time, and between the patient care assistants and them, the move was relatively smooth. So now I have a different view, of the river and downtown. Always nice to have a change. It's also a little quieter down this hallway, so perhaps I'll get some rest, which I desperately need.

While I didn't post yesterday, it was very nice to get comments and guestbook entries from everyone. It does give me a boost to see my red light flashing on my blackberry and makes me feel not so isolated! Cheers - enjoy your day and appreciate every normal bowel movement you have!

Day + 4 A Little Relief

The stomach troubles are still ongoing, but perhaps the pace has eased a bit. I feel a bit better than yesterday, so that is great. My counts are bottoming out, so I had a platelet transfusion today, as the risk of bleeding is very high. Uncle Ed, with his weekly donations of platelets, would appreciate that one! The doctors also gave me a shot of GCSF, the same concoction my brother received last week, to try to help my very brand new marrow gain speed. The quicker my white count can recover, the lower the risk of complicated infections. My doctors are being pretty cautious.

The one bonus to being in bed or bathroom the past few days is that I caught all 5 days of the US Open. Perhaps the unending focus of Tiger or the laid-back attitude of Rocco has given me a little boost. Or maybe it's the unending supply of energy and prayers you have been sending. Or all of it likely. That's the way the world works! I'm just enjoying this time of feeling not half bad...I'm even wearing jeans to prove it. Cheers.