August 27, 2009

Pat and Steve head back to Ohio.

Sharon had more blood tests. She and Bob also visited the pharmacy. Bob said this will be their home for the next four days up to four weeks. Sharon will continue to have lab work done in the mornings and consult with with nurses and nurse practitioners.

The doctors have adjusted her medications. They have removed some, added some and informed her of medications she will need to take for a year after the transplant. She will be taking several preventative medications such as Penicillin, an anti-fungal med, a preventative lung infection med, and a viral med. She cannot take any Tylenol or Ibuprofen. She may need to take a multivitamin.

Teresa indicated Sharon would need to receive platelets before they can place the Hickman catheter. Her last lab work showed her platelets at 22. They need to be at 50 before they can proceed with the procedure.

She needs to consume at least 1000 calories a day. If she needs to take a nap, they cannot be more than one hour. They continue to stress that she needs to stay active to build up her stamina.

Sharon and Bob met with Dr. Hogan. He spoke to them about the risks involved and proceeding forward. Dr. Hogan indicated that Sharon is more ready than some.