Thursday, July 24, 2008

Still feeling good!

I have been feeling good so far, just a little fatigued. My skin is very dry and it looks like I have been in a bar fight. No I am kidding it is not that bad. My scalp is itching like crazy and the nurses told me that it is a sign I will lose my hair sometime soon. That is OK, I have a lot of great scarfs and hats. The doctors say I still will be in here for awhile, which is what I expected. I start neupogen shots on Saturday to boost my immune system, and I am now considered neutropenic, which means I am highly susceptible to infection. I can't leave my room without mask and gloves and no one can come in if they have any symptoms of a cold or infection(or just wear a mask). Here are my numbers for the last few days!!!!!


WHITE BLOOD COUNT NEUTROPHIL
7/23 1.77 1.50
7/24 1.03 .83

I am getting lower and lower!!!!!

Party at my Hospital/Dorm room tonight!!!!

Love ya,
Kathy

3 comments:

patandaj said...

Kathy, I am so proud of you! You are so brave! I am thinking about you everyday and praying! How do I donate my platelets? I would love to do that for you. Let me know how and I will do it for you. Take care, thinking of you. Love, A.J. :)

Rebooting Kathy said...

I have to say that I have the most amazing wife. The way that she has handled this treatment thus far is truly an inspiration to me. Keep the positive attitube sweetpea and remember Do what you will always, walk where you like, your steps, do as you please I'll back you up. Always!!

Love Tim
P.S. With a little help from Dave.

Corrie said...

Sue and I are so glad you are doing well. Sorry we missed the "party" in your room. Email soon.