Things are going well for what his body has been through.
Here are his counts -
- White blood count is 3.6 Normal range for an adult is 5,000-10,000. I can't remember how to translate 3.6 into that :( Sorry! It might be 3,600?
- Neutrophils are at 1500. Normal range is over 1000 :) Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is first to respond to potentially fatal infections. So, he's good! Yeah!
- Hematocrit or red blood cells are at 30% and stable, and they're saying "good". Normal adult is 37-52%.
- Platelets are 100,000 and the normal range is 150,000 to 500,000.
In one week he will be at day 56 which means he will have another bone marrow aspiration. We don't look forward to that day, except to have it done, and to learn the numbers that they get from it.
About our supplies change - We used to get things thru the clinic, but now that our "case rate" is over, we will start receiving them from an Apria healthcare company. We got our first delivery today. No more walking in the rain to get hydration, but no more knowing that the supplies are just right there if we run out of something. We are just a phone call away though. That should be easier and maybe it will be once we get used to it.
Oh, Rachel (our provider) is going to get us off of that "black list" at the blood draw, so no more isolation.
4 comments:
Some really great news!!!We will say a "gratitude" prayer once again. Hope the numbers will continue to be in the healthy range. Thank you for the update. It is wonderful news. Take care. Always, Sherri and family
Yeah and double yeah. Such great news for the end of a great day. Mother's appointment went well but she was told to take one additional pill. She has been taking one at night and she is now to take one in the morning as well. Hopefully it will help with the many quick trips to the bathroom. Have a good night. Love, Ellen
Numbers keep on a climbing!
Must be the great "home health nurse" Terry has living with him, plus prayers at work. Great news!!
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