Patti and Laura;
Thank you both so much for your words of encouragement. Patti - I just gave myself one of your hugs - and it felt good. It was a long day for Earl - had blood test in the early AM - then right back to the hospital for 2 more units of PRBC's and 1 large 6 unit bag of platelets, followed by the desferal. Actually - got the platelets first - then blood - then desferal. But - we still didn't leave the hospital till 6 PM - and he still is having a hard time eating. I got some yogurt into him today at the hospital - and some jello at home - but not much protein.
Laura - For sure, you and Lee are very lucky, and I wish you all the best. Of course - you will be in my thoughts and prayers for a successful transplant. And yes, how wonderful that a perfect stranger is so willing to help. I am sure he has angel wings if you really look.
Make sure you have a supply of those paper masks so that Lee will be protected from any infection prior to going to the hospital. Again, good luck to both of you, and please keep us posted on how things are going.
((((HUGS))))
Beth
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Beth - R.N., B.S.N and wife of recently diagnosed husband who has been classified at stage 4 MDS
. and I can't help the one I love the most.