Showing posts with label Stem Cell Transplant Days 31 to 40. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stem Cell Transplant Days 31 to 40. Show all posts
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Day 40 - October 23 2011
Walked 1.82 miles today - about 1/2 mile further than any previous day. My legs are stronger. My stomach is much better, but still a tad raw.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Day 39 - October 22 2011
Walked 1.23 miles with Jani and the dogs this morning. Still very nice weather, but I'm careful to wear sunscreen and my cowboy hat.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Day 38 - Sinus Infection is Back - October 21 2011
I developed a sinus headache yesterday afternoon and it just won't let up. I contacted Kelly Pacic, RN at the University of Colorado Hospital and asked her if I could start Augmentin (antibiotic) again. She consulted the Nurse Practitioner and they thought it was best for me to start Augmentin again (I already have some on hand). So, hopefully this will clear my sinus headache up.
My stomach is much MUCH better and although I don't want to eat a variety of foods yet - I think I'm on the mend in that department.
I walked Kemmer and Zoe 1.23 miles this afternoon - I was careful to wear sunscreen and my cowboy hat since the sun is clear and bright here in Colorado ... a mile high.
My stomach is much MUCH better and although I don't want to eat a variety of foods yet - I think I'm on the mend in that department.
I walked Kemmer and Zoe 1.23 miles this afternoon - I was careful to wear sunscreen and my cowboy hat since the sun is clear and bright here in Colorado ... a mile high.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Day 37 - First Day of Driving and First Trip to Store October 20 2011
My car needed to be serviced, so I drove it to the Honda place this morning - a trip of only 3 miles, but I drove for the first time since my stem cell transplant on September 13 2011. Jani followed in her truck and picked me up.
Then, we decided to go to the grocery store since we figured no one would be shopping that early in the morning. This was my first trip to a store since the transplant too. I have no idea what my white count is right now, but it was 2.6 eight days ago, so I wore my mask. A little unnerving to realize that I now have no immunity to any childhood diseases like measles, mumps, diptheria, polio, etc. At some point, I will have to be re-immunized against these diseases.
At the grocery store decorated for Halloween, October 20 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Day 36 - Update October 19 2011
I've had a much better Day 36. My stomach isn't perfect, but it is much better. I walked 1.23 miles with Jani and the dogs this afternoon. Jani wanted me to try a longer distance, but I haven't even been at this distance for a week yet - so, I declined. Weight steady at 145.
jm and Kemmer October 19 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Day 35 - Walking - October 18 2011
I walked 1.23 miles with Jani, Kemmer, Kady, and Zoe this morning. It was cold and windy, but I wore my mask and I think I was fine.
Day 35 - M Spike Values are back from October 12 2011
My M Spike values done on October 12 2011 were sent to me today. No change from pre-stem cell transplant and post-stem cell transplant. I don't really know how to interpret the "no change", but I don't think it is anything to be concerned about at this point. I'll know more after I have the bone marrow biopsy on November 2 2011. I think the cytogenetics are more important than the M Spike value.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Day 34 - Update October 17 2011
Not much to report today. It was raining and blowing a gale outside, so I didn't think I should go out and walk with Kemmer. My stomach gastritis continues - hopefully it will get better someday.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Day 33 - My Hair is Starting to Grow October 16 2011
My hair is beginning to pop through my scalp - very stiff and dark looking for now.
My scalp hair growth Day 33 October 16 2011
The hair on my legs is not yet growing back.
Day 33 - Update - October 16 2011
Tried experimenting with varying my diet some now that my gastritis is a little better - MISTAKE - made my stomach hurt again - so, for the time being, I'm going to stay with the foods I have been eating like scrambled eggs with ham, toast, hearty soups, wheat thins, white bread, yogurt, canned spinach, bananas, and baked potatoes.
I walked 1.23 miles with Kemmer early this morning when it was only 47 degrees outside. I wore my polartec hat, insulated light weight jacket, and levis which was fine. My legs continue to get stronger.
I walked 1.23 miles with Kemmer early this morning when it was only 47 degrees outside. I wore my polartec hat, insulated light weight jacket, and levis which was fine. My legs continue to get stronger.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Day 32 - Update - October 15 2011
I'm feeling a little better each day as far as my gastritis is concerned. It was another beautiful day here in Greeley, Colorado and I walked Kemmer 1.23 miles.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Day 31 - Update - October 14 2011
About the same as yesterday. Walked 1.23 miles with Jani and the dogs - another beautiful day.
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