I have just returned from the Moore's cancer center. This is where my doctor's are and the infusion center, where I get labs drawn several times a week. I haven't spent much time there because most of my time has been in the actual hospital. But if all goes well I will be visiting there more in these next few weeks before transplant because I will be at home. The center can be an all day event though. If I need blood, plateletes, potassium, or magnesium I need to stay to get a transfusion of those. That means several hours there, even after the hour and a half you have to wait to get your blood test results. So it can end up being a very long afternoon. Fortunately for me, today I didn't need anything. I got my blood drawn and then my mom and I went to the little cafe in the center and got lunch there, while we waited for my results. I was pleased, to say the least when the nurse said I was good to go. I know eventually I am going to spend my fair share of time there. I am just glad I got away with it today. The only thing I had to get was a shot. It is kind of like the neupogen shots I was receiving before, but this one is more of a one time thing than an everyday shot. That works for me! It will help my white blood cells to reproduce quicker than my body can produce them on their own.
Since I ended chemo on Saturday I knew that my whites were going to be dropping, and dropping is what they did. My white count was at 8.5 when I left the hospital on Saturday and today it was down to 1.5. So that means I need to start being a lot more careful now. No more eating at restaurants and no more being around crowds of people, till they start coming up again. I definitely don't want an infection, so I am going to be a good girl and try to be super careful. I am excited though because both of my brothers are coming out to visit today. Brandon is also bringing my niece and nephew. I haven't seen them in a few weeks, so it will be so good to see them. It also may be the last time I see them for a while because once I have the transplant I can't be around small children for a long while. When I found out that I was so sad. But it will be good to be able to spend some time with them today.
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So glad you are home. I know how happy you must be. Take care and stay healthy. Give my best to your mom and dad. Robin
Hi! I don't know you but came across your facebook site. I live in Saskatchewan and am dealing with Kidney Failure. I am on dialysis and am waiting on a transplant. I just wanted to encourage you today. : ) You seem quite strong .. Keep the good attitude. Remember that God Heals. He doesn't just heal "some" or "most" He has the ability to heal All. Never call the illness your own. I have to remind myself that all the time. This is a battle that we have to fight.. Ultimately we win... No Matter what with Christ.
I pray for a strength so strong. I pray that the cancer never comes back. I also have a rare disease.. It is called FSGS.. Most of the time it comes back into the transplanted kidney but I am believing that it won't.
Blessings and Love
Stacey Simms
Lyndsay,
Hi there. Please hang in there! I know you have a long haul ahead but know that all your family and friends are doing all they can to speed your recovery up. I wish we could see you but I know you can't really be around kids and with Katie, Emmy and I being MRSA carriers I think it's in your best interests to keep us away! :( I hope you are getting the magazines I send your way to keep your mind occupied! If there's anything else we can do from afar PLEASE feel free to let us know. Tell your mom and dad hi for us. Also, you can email me at smashboxprincess@verizon.net if you ever want to talk! I check email regularly so it would be good to hear from you!
Lyndsay,
Hi there. Please hang in there! I know you have a long haul ahead but know that all your family and friends are doing all they can to speed your recovery up. I wish we could see you but I know you can't really be around kids and with Katie, Emmy and I being MRSA carriers I think it's in your best interests to keep us away! :( I hope you are getting the magazines I send your way to keep your mind occupied! If there's anything else we can do from afar PLEASE feel free to let us know. Tell your mom and dad hi for us. Also, you can email me at smashboxprincess@verizon.net if you ever want to talk! I check email regularly so it would be good to hear from you!
Love, the Mills Family (Melissa)
Lyndsay,
Hi there. Please hang in there! I know you have a long haul ahead but know that all your family and friends are doing all they can to speed your recovery up. I wish we could see you but I know you can't really be around kids and with Katie, Emmy and I being MRSA carriers I think it's in your best interests to keep us away! :( I hope you are getting the magazines I send your way to keep your mind occupied! If there's anything else we can do from afar PLEASE feel free to let us know. Tell your mom and dad hi for us. Also, you can email me at smashboxprincess@verizon.net if you ever want to talk! I check email regularly so it would be good to hear from you!
Love, the Mills Family (Melissa)
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