This is Yvonne , making a post for Greg. I apologize for lack of writing and musical skills. I wanted to let everyone know Greg`s progress is going just as were told it would by all of the doctors/professionals. He is still in the most difficult days post transplant. The mucositis that started approximately one week ago is still in full swing. Greg continues to have severe mouth and throat sores. Most likely it goes through his entire gastric system, stomach and intestinal track. His cheeks and throat at this time are very swollen and puffy like a chipmunk.
There was a low grade fever that did resolve Sunday after the doctor started another antibiotic. Due to the mucositis Greg has been unable to eat for a little over a week. He loves to talk and losing that ability to compete has frustrated Greg. He is being fed intravenously in general a liquid slurry that if forced to smell it might remind folks about of rotten eggs, peanut butter and various vegetables, a V-8 like concoction for the blood.We are really asking for help and praying for a quick resolution.
With the above symptoms he has had severe nausea with occasional vomiting this is now getting under control. He takes a lot of cat naps and the pain meds cause relief and sleep at the same time.
It is amazing how fast Greg went from doing ok but feeling so-so to the severity of the current issues. This last week he has 3 different platelets transfusions, 2 bags of A+ whole blood and maybe more blood in the next day or two.
The short walks have been restarted the last 3 days so this is improvement. He will soon be back to his usual exercise routine. I can see why the better condition somebody is in before transplant the better tolerance a person has.
Everything that has happened so far is not unusual. As his white counts begin to show again the mucositis will improve. Hopefully this will happen by the end of the week. This is also a sign the graft is taking.
Greg and I thank everyone for all of their support. It means a lot. Live healthy and happy!
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My heart hurts but I have faith that God is working in your lives to make Greg healthy. Your family and friends are blessed to have a wife, mother, sister and friend like you Yvonne, you make all the difference in the world. Please let Greg know that you all are in our continued prayers.
We are blessed to have Greg in our lives, sometimes it takes something like this to draw us closer. Yes Yvonne is a treaure, Greg found the perfect soulmate.You re in our prayers .
Love, Cathy
ps-See you Saturday, we are getting a gps, that should help us find the hospital!
Still Praying !
Hank
Love, faith, hope and strength is what I pray to guide both of you on this road back to health! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
It sounds very tough right now. We want to hear what is going on though so we can pray harder. Yvonne, you have been the rock and salvation for Greg and the kids. We hope you are doing okay, too. Such difficult stuff.
We are always thinking of and pulling for you both.
I will be away from a computer for a week traveling to Iowa with my parents but will be always thinking of you.
Sending all the love, prayers and good thoughts we can.
Mary D.
Thanks for the update Yvonne! We all recognize how much energy it takes for both you and Greg to work your way through this challenge, so taking the time to let us know how things are going is much appreciated. To both of you, live strong!
You and your family have every positive thought I can muster.
Yvonne thank you for the up-date Greg is in our thoughts and prayers each day. Stay strong!
Capt. Ron
Back at my computer. Thanks for the update Yvonne, we would love another when you get a chance. Summer humidity is in place here for now. The garden is in, now it is weed and water time. I'll bring carrots and potatoes out this fall for you to enjoy when you are eating good food again. I got a fancy new Mtn. Bike (for me) so now I have an old one for you to use when you come to nebracky. Will be thinking about yous guys, Love AD
i think i can kick your ass in whiffle ball today.
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