Mary's Update 7-10-11

Mary's bloodwork came back good so she is still at home. Turned out not to have any infection. The rash and swelling are driving her crazy though. She is also becoming chilled at times and when she isn't cold she just sits and shakes like she is coming apart. Face, feet and hands are alternating swelling up real bad. Her whole body is red and extremely dried out, her skin is peeling off in flakes all over which she really is bothered by.
 
Windford

Update 7/6/11

Mom had a good weekend home after being discharged on Saturday. She was able to join in the birthday celebration for Andrew, see some fireworks, and visit with family.
Today she had a bit of a bump in the road--she took a little spill in the hallway, but was OK. She did have a fever though, so we were off to the IU West ER for some followup. After some blood work and scans, it was determined that she might have a bit if an infection, but it was not conclusive. She will see her oncologist tomorrow to determine what else, if anything, she needs to do.
On the good side, we got blood counts back:
ANC-- 1200
WBC-- 1.9
HGB-- 8.9
Platelets--118
These are all increases from her numbers the day of the discharge, so that is a good thing!

We'll keep you posted as move on to the next step of the process.
Melissa

It's a Home Day!!

More details to follow... Mom is discharged and on her way HOME!!! 45 days are done!

Mary's Update 7/01/11

The good news is that the white blood cell count, the red blood and platelets are beginning to rise on their own. She hasn't had platelets since last Friday and no blood transfusion since last Saturday. The "ANC" or "Absolute Neutrophil Count" is at 100 and has held steady for 3 days. The doctor took her off all the antibiotics today, if she doesn't get any fevers and the numbers continue to show an upward trend she may get out by Sunday.

 

She still has some rash and swelling in her legs and feet, but we will continue to apply some triple mix lotion they are trying.

 

Windford