It's nice, though, to have a bed to come lie in for the rest of the day. The next LP I will be at home, make the hour drive up here, do the 10 minute procedure, lie flat 2 hours, drive home, them rest. What could possibly go wrong? I know they do these all the time, so I am sure it's safe. But still, there is some worry.
I got two transfusions today. It's expected. I was also put omfliids. I am starting to swell up again. So I got a dose of Lasix. I wish they would just decrease the fluids and let me drink to be hydrated. I will bring it up at rounds tomorrow. We have to protect the kidneys.
Other news about chemo is nothing new. I haven't felt a thing. No adverse side effects, so keep all those good wishes coming my way. It's working.
This chemo round I am on Methotrexate and Cytarabine. They have so much chemo in my it's coming out of my eyes. No... NOT Literally.
I am on steroids (Methylprednisolone) so my appetite is ramped up. I also expect to be a spaz and not sleep well. Just a temporary side effect. Glucose testing is back. Yuk. I don't enjoy the pinprick,but it doesn't hurt. I the the worst part is picking the finger to take the hit. And then the snap sound of the needle. Just annoying.
They also have to check blood peripherally for the chemo level. I registered 21. Which was over the limit. So I got stuck again an hour later. I was a 11.8. No need to change the protocol. Onward.
Midnight labs. 3-4 am meds and vitals, weigh in,6 am meds, 0730 shift change , 8 am vitals and weigh in, 0820 breakfast, then rounds begin and a full day of staff visits and maybe a fun guest!
Today Dave, Charlie and Bev came. Bev tried to donate, but they couldn't find a vein. Charlie, Mark and Joan all donated platelets, Wow! That makes twice for each of them. Super heroes!! Thanks, guys!
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