Countdown to Infusion

A business associate of Bob's stopped by to see them last night. They went to dinner with him. Sharon said she didn't have much of an appetite.

So much for today being a rest day for Sharon. She had to report to the hospital for blood work and a test this morning. She had taken a medication that she was not supposed to take before she went. They were unable to do the test as planned. Her platelets were still low. Therefore, she received a unit of platelets. She was to go back to the hospital at 7:30 p.m. to have the test done that they were unable to do this morning.

Sharon and Bob have to be at the hospital at 6:00 a.m. This is when they will begin the infusion process. Sharon indicated that this could be an all day procedure. She is anticipating that she will not feel real well which is to be expected. Another transplant recipient, at the Gift of Life House, has been feeling pretty run down. She received her transplant two days ago.

Tomorrow (September 4) is a big day. It is Sharon's new birthday. Please keep Sharon, Bob and family in your thoughts and prayers.

If you would like to learn more about the procedure, below is a link to some information provided by the Mayo Clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stem-cell-transplant/MY00089