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Day 14 in captivity.  I have been doing well not counting days or thinking of how long it has been since I have been home. But.. This kind of feels like half way done. How exciting is that?

I did get to Skype the dogs this evening. Dang... They are cute! Love them perky ears saying "Momma! We hear you!" Then my battery died. Oh well. Not everyone needs to hear me say their names over and over and over....

The lumbar puncture was no big deal. The lidocaine was the worst part, as usual.  "It's like a bee sting" yah.  From hell!

I got a  ride down in a wheel chair, then back up on a stretcher. 

Woo.

 Hoo.

I had to be flat for only 2 hours. Not so bad.

Side effects: boredom.  No walking today. Must take it easy. I will comply, but not real happy about it. (I admit I am a baby.) Tomorrow they want me to ease back into it.  So, what? 1.5 miles? 

So they took 6cc of fluid and gave me 6 cc of chemo.  I am to continue to drink heavily. I am back on iv fluids to help too. Dang. More strings.

Both docs are happy with my progress. So I am happy.

The next iv chemo will be on the 10th, and then another lumbar puncture on the 14th.

 

Kent brought nail polish. A shocking variety of colors. Well done.

Big changes I noticed today: flat belly.  When I had the first noticed the "unexplained weight loss" it was strange my belly was swollen. That turned out to be enlarged, leukemia riddled kidneys. So now I believe the nephrologist when she says she is happy with the kidney progress (1.4). I have no swelling in my legs and feet.

I am still waiting for the next milestone: hair loss.  They said it will take a couple of weeks. Yup. Waiting. I am thinking the sooner it comes out, the quicker it will seem like we are on the road to remission. And the road home. HOME. And I am happy to be here getting the best care possible.

Platelet donations graciously accepted!

I had to get another bag this morning to be sure I didn't bleed out during the procedure. That would be bad.

Call for an appointment. Plan on 2 hours.

There are several screening restrictions including not having traveled outside the US (especially to Africa - duh...) so make sure you are not driving for no reason.

The Tower at Northside Hospital 

5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 1075 Atlanta, GA 30342  

404.459.8744 x1120

GA-400 North 1. Take exit 4A 2. Turn RIGHT onto Glenridge Connector 3. Turn LEFT onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road 4. Turn LEFT onto Hollis Cobb Circle 5. The Northside Tower Parking Garage will be immediately on your left  

Parking is validated; please bring your parking stub with you when you donate.  Take elevator to the 8 th Floor.  Get off the elevator and turn left; around the corner take the next set of elevators to the 10 th floor.  Turn left when you exit the elevator. Atlanta Blood Services is straight ahead in suite 1075.

Hours of Operation 

Monday 8 am to  5:30 pm 

Tuesday 8 am to 7:30 pm 

Wednesday 8 am to  7:30 pm 

Thursday 8 am to 7:30 pm 

Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm 

Saturday 7 am to 3:30 pm 

Sunday Closed