Just got home from UCLA and want to let you know that Ed is doing okay. They have weaned him off of the blood pressure medication as of late this afternoon and everything was stable so far. If all continues to go well during the night, they will probably move him back up to the stem cell unit tomorrow. They have added an anti-fungal and another antiobiotic to his list of meds as a precaution since they still can't identify the source of the infection/fever from yesterday. He had a pretty bad headache this morning and his neck and back are a little sore from laying in one position and not being able to get up since yesterday afternoon, but the nurses are doing everything they can to make him comfortable with ice packs, warm compresses and lots of attention there in ICU. He had no appetite today, but hopefully he'll be back to eating by tomorrow.
Ed's white count was up a little today, his ANC is at .20, which is good and means the stem cells are starting to engraft, his platelets were up since the transfusion yesterday, but his red count is down, so they gave him 2 units of blood this evening while we were watching TV. They expect that to help with stabilizing his blood pressure as well. They really have everything quite well managed and down to a science, even though Ed is frustrated with all the interruptions and constant monitoring. Its not easy, especially being into this hospital stay for almost 3 weeks now, but it will all be worth it when he's on the other side and on his way to being able to do the things he loves to do. Pray for patience and strength!
Good night......
Ed, so sorry to hear you going through more troubles --- I know it is really taxing your patience. Been on the East Coast doing Trade Shows so havent had a chance to catch up -- my apologies. Want you to know that I think about you every day and pray for your speedy recovery. I still have September at the River penciled in and I am changing it to pen, as I know your sheer will and determination will see you through.
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