So, my day started like the past three weeks; get woken up around 5 or 6 am to get my blood drawn and then try and go back to sleep and hope my IV machine doesn't beep. By 8 or 8:30 I'm up because breakfast is delivered and today I ate a blueberry muffin (not much but at least I ate it). At 9:00 my nurse came in with wonderful news; all my counts had gone up, some actually doubled!! So everyone can take their masks off and I can actually see what my nurses and doctors look like :P Two of my classmates that have been in my college courses for 3 years stopped by for a couple hours to visit. That was nice to hang out :) My back unfortunately locked up so I took my muscle relaxant and a massage therapist that works at one of my jobs came by and loosened me up a bit. THank you Lisa! Two more classmates came by after and it was again nice to hang out with my friends again.
Now, the really good news is not only am i off my IV and off my heavy duty antibiotics, I'm also being SENT HOME today!!! We were all expecting me to leave tomorrow but the doc said I could go today! Me and Bucha packed up and Cassidy worked it out with his job to work a half day so he can come pick me up in...about 30 minutes :) I'm SOOOOOOOO excited! No more beeing, being woken up at night and no more hospital bed!
I'm feeling pretty good but my back is killing me. I'm getting my appetite back slowly and I'll get my energy back up as well. My mom and dad come up tomorrow for the weekend so i am VERY ecited to see them :) It's been great hanging out with bucha; she has been a great help to me and I love her so much for being here with me.
I leave for HOuston on thursday with my mom and cassidy is working on his ticket, job transfer and shipping his car out to Houston. He has been super busy selling everything of ours and I am so thankful to have him with me. I would have been lost without him and everything he has done for me!
My first appointment at MD Anderson is July 12th. I will get my blood checked on tuesday before I leave to make sure my blood counts are still good and if i need a possible blood transfusion. Everything is starting to move fast so I hope we can finish everything and be prepared to leave on thursday!
Thank you everyone for your support; I know i couldn't have gotten these amazing numbers with out all of your prayers and positive energy sent my way. Thank you! I love you all and I'll update through the weekend to see how i handle being outside again :)
love always,
-Savy
Congratulations Savannah, another victory against the Beast. Leaving the hospital is such a great feeling. Sleeping in your home and in your own bed is infinitely better! Be careful in the real world though & stay away from sick folks. Remember to wash your hands a bunch of times, as your immune system is still working overtime. Much support from the East Coast.
ReplyDelete~ Steve
PS: I know a person who was in pretty dire straights with her cancer fight. She went to MD Anderson and is now in remission and doing well. Again, good thoughts heading your way from here. ~ S