Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Infusion is Complete

There was a slight delay in Sharon's procedure due to her shallow and rapid breathing which was monitored and controlled.

Pat's stem cells were thawed, placed into syringes, and infused through Sharon's catheter one by one.....all 5,200,000 of them. The actual transplant was from 1:53 p.m. to 2:22 p.m.

Sharon had to receive plenty of hydration to make sure her kidneys were flushed. She also had to receive two units of platelets.

All in all, everything went well.

Bob ordered Sharon some cream of mushroom soup and a vanilla milkshake. He said that if she didn't finish it that he planned to do a Eugene. This is some humor for the family.

Other info for Sharon's family:
  • Sharon spilled Blueberry Parfait on her blouse trying to imitate her mother.
  • They did not need to send Mousy to any town hall meetings. The Mayo is just too organized and no one needs to complain.
  • Barb.....well, that was the name of the nurse that injected Pat's stem cells.

Bob sent a few pictures that I have added A couple are of Sharon and Pat during the harvesting process. Another is of Sharon and Pat with statues of the Mayo brothers. One is of the transplant/infusion process; one is a birthday greeting; one is of wind generators....apparently, there's a place that has over four hundred of these; and the last one is an interesting speed limit sign they came across.

In the days and weeks to come, Sharon will continue to have her blood tested. If necessary, she will receive blood and platelet transfusions.

2 comments:

  1. Hey
    Now our birthdays are one day apart. Always knew you want to be a Virgo like me. You know smart, witty, sexy (my fantasy, let me live it)Happy BDay Big Sis. Talk to you soon. PS Pop up camper towed great I LOVE IT.
    Love ya with all my heart
    Mouse

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  2. Sharon, Glad to hear that you are doing ok. Pat did tell me about the sores in your mouth,but those are a small bump in the road on your way to a full recovery. Think about you all the time and praying for you. I told your Mom that we aren't going to the class reunion because you could not go. So, now we can look forward to going to the 5oth. Hugs and Kisses to you and Bob.All our love, Phyllis and Ronnie.

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