A quick update on Mom....and I do
mean quick, as I have just gotten home from the hospital and am
dragging!!!
Mom is still in the hospital (she was
admitted on Thursday). She has received three units of blood, and seemed
to respond fairly well. Her white blood cell count is coming up, and is at
1400 now. The doctor seems to think it should build fairly quickly from
here. Late Friday, Mom was in pretty good spirits and some of that
"sassiness" was definitely back.
We have encountered a bit of a
complication, as Mom now has a staff infection in her leg/ankle. This is
unfortunate, as she is unable to walk on it, which is going to be required if
she is to build up her strength. The oncologist has her on a different
antibiotic, and we will see how quickly she is able to respond to it. That
lethargy has returned today, but Dr. Gualtieri thinks that it is due to the
infection. I am not sure what this is going to do to her release date...it
sure is tough to leave Mom with her asking the question, "Can I come home with
you??"
All I can say is "Soon, Mom....very
soon."
Take care, and thanks for keeping us
in your prayers and thoughts. I will update as soon as there is
news.
