My first day of collection did not go like I hoped. They collected 400,000 stem cells today. The first time I collected back in May was 1.8 million. I do go back and collect again tomorrow but I am told the amount collected is usually lower then the first collection. I have now 5 million in storage. The doctor said I need at least 15 million.
I forgot to add to the log yesterday. I got an infusion of Rasburicase. I want to add this to the log for my referral later.
Today, I got the same injections of Neupogen I have been getting, plus I got another injection of Mozobil. The Mozobil makes me nauseated for a few hours after I get the injection.
When the collection is finished, I will have to see my doctor to get his plan for me. I am not sure when I will finish with collection nor when I will get to see the doctor. Hopefully we will get to leave sometime next week.
They are forecasting a big ice storm coming into Arkansas starting Friday morning. It was 77 here today but by this weekend, the high is forecast to be only 26 with ice and snow. It sure would have been nice to be out of here before the ice hits.
I thought I would post a couple of photos since I have not posted any recently.
This is what the new Quinton catheter looks like. It replaced the other port yesterday.
Here I am today in Apheresis
Our prayers today, as they are always, are that the collection process goes smoothly and that the stem cell collection will be more than you need to complete your 15 million. We miss your smiling faces, both of you and can't wait to get you back in East Tennessee..... Hang in there---- We love you both....Pat and Lora
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