This is definitely not a good day! Mr. T received more platelets as well as blood transfusion this morning. That's a lot of additional liquid on-board. Then they started him on Lasix...as his kidneys are retaining fluid.March 31st...Mr. T weighed 85k......today he is down to 72k.....he hasn't eaten in 13 days now. I'm definitely in agreement with others....that if your child is going through cancer treatment or a bone marrow transplant....it is a definite advantage if your child is overweight. We have seen many children after a transplant....they barely have the strength to get through this ordeal. Mr. T still looks very good regardless of what he's been through so far.
His white blood cells are 0.1 today. He will also need potassium as his levels are too low. The Lasix removes it from the body...so he will get a bolus to replace it
His mouth sores are gone....thats because his counts are coming up.
This chicken pox virus threw us for a loop.....but I have faith that Mr. T will get through this as he has gotten through every challenge up to now. Patience & perseverance will be our allies!
2 comments:
WOW! 28 1/2 pounds down. Tayten is coming out of this with a svelt new physique. He will have to brush the girls off with both hands!
Nice to hear the fighting spirit back in your post Matty. Do they know why he is retaining fluid yet?
My dad had shingles a couple of years ago, and it is definitely nasty. You are doing such a good job of taking care of Mr. T and everything he needs. Keep your strength up as well.
Jennifer
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