I received the dose of melphalan today. I have had no side effects so far but they predicted that the side effects would start in the next few days. They told me the infusion of the chemo would take about 20 minutes so I had predicted to myself that we should be in and out fairly quickly today even though I knew I would have to get a unit of blood. It ended up that I had to get two units of blood and a bag of magnesium. We got there at 8:45 this morning and did not leave until 5 p.m.
It was Reta's birthday today so after we finished, I took her out to eat somewhere that she wanted to go.
Please don't forget to include in your prayers that the chemo I received today will wipe out the myeloma without causing life-threatening side effects. Thank you for your prayers and your comments on the blog.
Happy Birthday to that beautiful wife of yours!! Hope she enjoyed her meal & hopefully she was able to get her cupcakes!! Will pray for good results on your chemo Jerry. Love to both
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that you had to be at the hospital all day, especially since you thought you would be out sooner.
ReplyDeleteYou have endured so much, since you came to Little Rock this time. I have admiration for your fortitude. I am glad that despite what you both are experiencing you did celebrate Reta's birthday. Happy Birthday, Reta! I pray that July 27 will be a day that healing begins for you.
Love, Shirley
So glad you were able to go out and have a nice birthday meal with Reta. Please tell her Happy Birthday from us. We will be praying for the chemo to wipe out the myeloma without the terrible side effects.
ReplyDeleteWe send our love and continue to pray for both of you. ❤️
Gary & Joanie
I hate you and Reta had such a long day. I'm glad you weren't too tired to take her out for her birthday.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying the chemo will go well and that you won't have those horrible side effects.
Hey Dad and Reta,
ReplyDeleteLet me start off with Happy Belated Birthday to Reta. I had mentioned it earlier to Shawn that it was your Birthday and then the day just got away from me. Shawn said Happy Birthday too. Saying prayers that the Chemo works without any nasty side effects. You have been just amazing at putting up with all this and keeping positive and keeping your strength up. I am sure the good Lord is watching over you. I love you and hope you get to come home soon.