Did someone say that seeing Jordan's hemoglobin jump up to 13.0 was a nice surprise? Well, it wasn't. We've learned that the jump was a result of dehydration, which causes the blood to become concentrated, giving an artificially high HGB reading. Today's hemoglobin, after rehydration, was at 10.5; WBC's, .3; platelets were 13K. He had his third platelet transfusion in three days, the 30th. Pour on the prayers for platelet production, please!
He is home again though, for which we're all grateful. However, the dreaded, albeit necessary, Neupogen injections were begun yesterday, and already, he's needing Oxycodone, Tylenol, and Dilaudid to help with pain management. Ativan and Marinol are doing a good job keeping the nausea mostly at bay. He'll be receiving one liter of IV fluids each day when he goes in for labs, until it's certain that the dehydration is completely resolved.
Another great letter from the mission, from Pres. Johnson, was welcomed today, as were several phone calls, e-mails, comments, and other evidences of your friendship and concern. Love and thanks to each and every one of you, for all you do.
Monday, April 21, 2008
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