Going Home!

We just got the word from the attending physician that, if Greg doesn't have any fever tonight (and he probably won't, as he's been fever free since we got here), he can go home tomorrow. Today they got most of the pre-transplant stuff done, all except the consult for the full-body radiation he gets prior to the transplant. We're pretty sure this is a consult to tell him all the horrors involved in that process, and how crappy it will make him feel. He pretty much knows that already, but they've rescheduled it for next Thursday (here in St. L, of course). I'm going to make a few calls in the morning to see if we can't skip it, or do it when he comes up for the transplant itself. My guess is, he can't skip it for informed consent reasons (damn lawyers!). Sigh.

Aside from the shoulder pain, which has actually gotten worse, Greg feels pretty good. They just can't figure out what's causing it. Kris came up with the best possible explanation yet -- stress. Makes sense to me. He's just really tired, and really tired of being tired. But, the good news is, his kidneys are just fine, and no one here even hinted at a postponement (or worse -- cancellation) of the transplant. Seems his crappy numbers aren't that unusual here, where they see a lot of people in his condition, and a lot who are worse. Its just another day around here.

Last night we got NO sleep, as he needed antibiotics, antifungals, anti other stuff, plus two units of blood, etc. We both tried cat napping today, but that was impossible, as there's rules against that here. The night nurse promises a quiet night, though, so I'm hopeful.

Matthew and Eric were both thrilled to hear that we're coming home tomorrow. Hopefully, we can have a nice, quiet weekend. Although I'm guessing (hoping?) that Greg will have labs drawn on Saturday, just to make sure. His plateletes are borderline right now, and the hospital may not be able to get any into him before discharge. Seems there's a shortage. But, that's what he does now. (I think he needs a new hobby.) Let's hope its not for too long, and the transplant takes with as few complications as possible.

Once again, thanks for the prayers, good wishes & comments. These are difficult times, but its much easier with the support of such wonderful family and friends.

Due to my connection issues, I don't know if I'll be able to blog in the morning, but I'll try. Until then, keep the prayers coming!

Love,

Greg & Ann