This is Yvonne again. Greg is now 14 days post transplant. He is past the stage where the mouth and throat sores get worse. This is beginning to stabilize. The sores when they break open are very painful. I really feel bad for Greg. There is not much that can be done.
Greg does have slight decrease swelling in his cheeks. He is able to talk a little better each day but this still takes a lot of energy. The walking has improved over the last few days along with a little longer distances.
Today Greg had one bag of blood of O+ due to low red blood cells, eventually he will turn to A+. The doctor feels the transplant is going very good even with the mouth sores and low grade fevers. He is receiving many different antibiotics to keep any infection away.According to one of the nurses, 75% people get the chipmunk cheeks and sores.
The sores will start to heal as the white cell/ neutrophils start to show. This does mean the new cells are beginning to graft. This most likely will occur at day 20-24 but lets hope it will occur sooner.
I do give Greg everybody's good wishes as they come in. Hopefully he will be up to talking in the near future. Have a great Memorial day weekend. I hope there is some fun involved.
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Thanks for the update Yvonne. He's sure been through a lot. Love you both and see you Sat.
Cathy
Hope you and Greg have a good day.Love you,and we might see you soon. Dad and Alice
Greg (and Yvonne)All of the early morning poolrats are pulling for you. Hang in there bud. We are praying for all of the little gremlins in your blood to line up and salute so you can eat and talk again. Dave and Sue
It sounds like things are going according to plan, and the worst is hopefully over. Here is another one from my quiver of quotes:
Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities - always see them, for they're always there. ~Norman Vincent Peale
Thank goodness we are seeing the possibilities! Live Strong!
Thank you Cathy, Dad D Dave & Sue and Captain X for all of your support and comments. Unfortunately Greg cheeks and throat were extremely sore and raw today along with slight increased swelling. Greg is at the frustrated point and was hoping this would be over by now.The Dr. commented that this protocol was meant for somebody in their 20`s and becomes more difficult with age especially at 50. He is very positive and said things should begin to turn around in a couple of days.
It was good to see you Cathy and Les. Thanks for coming up for the afternoon. I know it means alot to Greg.
It was good to see you,too. I pray that Greg wil feel better soon.
Love, Les and Cathy
Hey Greg and Yvonne,
This is Linda P. and I am sending good thoughts your way. You both are so strong and are at the "storm before the calm" stage of this process. Hang in there!
Best wishes!
Thinking of both of you! Take it easy and stay strong and positive.
Greg I pray that you will feel better soon. Yvonne it was good to see you and I admire your strength.
Love, Cathy
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