Although I wasn't really feeling all that great, Dr. Dice gave me a good report.
WBC 4.88 well within the normal range. A week ago I was down to 1.9....so I am doing great! My PLT is still a little low at 110, normal is 140-400. She wasn't worried about that. She said it would take just a little while to build but I didn't need any platelets by IV so that was good.
I was still having a little stomach problems....really never got better from leaving the hospital. It had been a week since I had IV fluids, and I was thinking she would certainly give me some, but she said no. Didn't need them. Over all she was very happy...so I am happy!
We discussed the stomach, nausea and other problems, she change me from prilosec to nexum (the purple pill) and gave me Dronabinol 2.5 mg cap..........Yes, it is a man-made liquid form of THC from "mary jane" plants! It is used when other drugs to control nausea and vomiting have not been successful. My kids keep asking me what does it feel like.........I don't know. I take it right before I go to bed, all I know is I sleep good! It is also suppose to help to increase my appetite. I have been eating but just little amounts. Now that my stomach is feeling better, I can eat better. Yes, I have now lost several pounds now, but I am sure that it will come back quickly with my stomach feeling better.
This Friday is my +30 days! I will go to the BMT clinic for just a minor check up and labs. On Aug 18th, I will have my next appoint with Dr. Dice and she will do a bone marrow biopsy, and give me my monthly dose of Zometa (calcium building med)....she told me she does not expect to see any myeloma cells! They my next appoint with the BMT in October 2nd....~100 DAYS! This is the date that they will proclaim a clear, clean remission. YEAH!
I'm not sure I will be posting much...but I still will post some photos from the head shaving party. It was too fun for you guys to miss out on.
Keep praying, God is SO good an I am so thankful!
"I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving." Psalm 69:30
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YAY!! SO glad you got a good report and that your stomach is feeling better. I will pray that October 2nd comes quickly for you and that the news is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think you should enjoy how slinky your clothes must fit on you! sigh. But more importantly, I hope you start enjoying your food again.
ReplyDeleteLove, Dawn