They are giving Bill back his stem cells at 4:00 p.m. today!!! The chaplain is going to bless them first!
They will start an IV of hydration at noon and continue it until about 8 pm. This helps his kidneys handle the preservative they are stored in better. The actual transplant will only take about 1 hour! Pretty amazing stuff!
Blood counts today:
White 6.1
Red 8.7
Platelets 185
Down a bit from yesterday but still in a normal range which tells us the previous 2 chemo's helped reduce the disease. The chemo yesterday will wipe them all out so they will start giving him transfusions when he drops dangerously low.
More to follow........ It is time for a few laps around the hall.
4:00 pm
PICTURES OF TRANSPLANT
Stem Cell Storage:
Coming out of Storage
Defrosting Stem Cells
Ready to GO
Stem Cells being Infused
Bill enjoying a popcicle during transplant
Transplant Team
Chaplin Jeanie Blessed Bill's Stem Cells before Transplant
Praying so hard!! Can't wait to hear all the great news of a NEW immune system!! Keep eating the popsicles. BTW - what kind of medicine is Uncle Dimmy getting that he wanted potato chips and chocolate? Munchies?! ;) I've decided that in honor of him tonight that's what we're having for dinner. The boys will be thrilled. Love you!!! <3
ReplyDeleteThinking of you guys and continuing our prayers for a full recovery! Can't wait to see Bill walking the dog again down to the river, or throwing the ball around with Molly. Could not ask for better neighbors! Please tell him hi for Padma and I. Don't forget to try and get some rest for yourself Kay! God Bless
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