In and out of hospital

Hi everyone;
Not a question, just info on how its going now.  I just spent 48 hours in the hospital and I am feeling much better.  I'm still not ready or willing to run any foot races, but I am stronger.

I went to see my Dr Wed after work and told him he had to do something about my low counts, etc.  that I could NOT go on the way it was getting steadily worse.  He admitted me to hospital, started me on 2 units "packed red blood cells" and shots of something for my white count.

I have veins that roll and hide plus they aren't very pronounced anyway, so i suffered over getting IV's in and then they had to come back and insert larger IV needle for packed cells.  Then I had so many blood samples taken than I've got so many holes I should be leaking like a sieve! lol

It was pretty miserable, but I guess I have to say that it was worth the misery to feel this much better.

Now for the GOOD NEWS.....my viral load test result came back and I went from a 5 down to a 2 after the 4th week!  Yea!   I took my 5th shot of interferon the day after the test was done, so I'm really excited that it down spiked so well after the first month.

My Dr said I should most likely expect to have to repeat this last hospital process before i get through treatment.

I'm really encouraged and can only hope my progress will continue to progress favorable.  I wish the best for each and everyone of you, I am so grateful for you and your support.
Hugs to you all, anniejo

[jools57]

I am so sorry you had to go thru that hospital experience, my veins are hard to find too, so i feel for you. You sound upbeat, and positive which is good. keep up the good work, and hang in there, we are rooting for you!!!

blessings, j

[Alady1620]

I'm sorry you've had a rough week.  I hope the meds from the hospital work to make you feel better.

[GrandmaA]

Sorry you had to go through all that and the veins practically collapasing on you also. Wow! You really are strong. Sounds like you have a WONDERFUL doctor. Without him you would probably have to quit tx. You sound very positive and upbeat. Glad you are feeliing better now.
Take good care.

[wyntre9]

How terrible that you had to go into the hospital but it's great that you feel better!

i've heard transfusions can really give you a boost.  I'm trying to finangle a way to get one myself .  (only half - kidding!  I guess that's why the tour-de France cyclist was doing them . . .)

Sorry, but at 32 week s and counting I think I may have crossed over to the dark side.  :(

Wyntre

[tulips27]

hope your back on track soon. I wish you well and you will be!!'
hang in there.

[meki]

If it's any consolation - (which it isn't... LOL!) I had to overnight a couple of times due to sides. But you get through it and  you keep plunging on. It's a dream job..... But someone's gotta do it. LOL!

Hey - keep the happy attitude - and stay on the light side.

Hugs,

Meki