Not that we expected to be discharged yet. That would have been exciting though! So last night, Joe had a platelet transfusion around 3:30am and he had to tell his whole post-transplant story to the intern on call at 4:10am. Such is the life of a patient who decided to get himself admitted to the hospital in the late evening!
This morning we waited, and waited, and waited to see the doctor and for Joe to get his bone marrow biopsy. Joe didn't end up seeing the doctor until around 4pm. By that time with the pathology lab about to close shop it was decided that Joe's biopsy will take place in the morning when everyone is bright eyed and bushy tailed, following a platelet transfusion. So the big bone marrow biopsy is now tomorrow...I don't think that is going to change again.
Today Joe received all kinds of antibiotics and two units of blood. His fever went away in the afternoon, presumably from the pre-blood transfusion Tylenol. This evening Joe has a mild fever compared to last night. He is doing well for the most part. His appetite decreased a bit starting Thursday. Now that he's on a bunch of IV meds his taste buds are affected, which doesn't help the appetite. Everything tastes bitter. Fortunately everything sweet still tastes pretty good! And obviously Joe is already missing the comfort of his own bed far away from the clicking and clacking of his IV machine. Otherwise, all is as well as can be.
Thank you for your continued prayers!
2 comments:
What? You don't think clicking and clacking of IV machines is restful? Why so weird? We will plead with Jesus for a good result. Love, The Allen's
Joe and Karen,
Now you two are veteran there. I believe nothing will surprise you. I also believe that you have prepared well beforehand to make the spare time useful and enjoyable.
Our hearts with you always.
ML
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