This morning I had a couple brief Sun City business kind of meetings. Worked on a bit of client stuff.
At 11 we headed to Dr. Singh's for labs as usual. This meeting explained a lot. Take a look the lab results chart here. It's not complete with all dates and results, but it does indicate how I've done in the past and, therefore, how I'm guessing I'll do over the next week or so. My hemoglobin has stayed fairly steady, platelets are OK but down a lot and White Blood Cells are dropping like a rock. Just as before. Do I feel it? Yeah a bit. But, for the most part my hemo is holding me up energy-wise. It's down but I'm not down and out at all.
As before, I am expecting that within a few more days, my WBC is going to tank. As it is now, I am neutropenic --- officially. That means I won't go to any places with crowds, we'll wash fruits and vegetables very thoroughly, not eat some fresh vegetables and just listen to my body. Ha ha...hard for me.
I expect, as you look at the lab results, that I'll go more down --- maybe really, really low for at least 2 or 3 days. And, then I'll start coming back up again. Dr. Singh says that we shouldn't pay a lot of attention to the numbers but to just pay attention to how I feel. Which means we just have to get through this phase with no fever or any other complications and all will be well. The biggie is no infections.
What's next? As I said Wednesday, the best outcome would be that I get through this round of chemo, recover and then am able to do the absolute final Round 4. Works for me. He just said, "Take it easy. Relax."
So, again, one of our best friends Mary Ann brings dinner over. Can you believe it? It was delicious and quite welcome. It really helps out Dawn. Of course, yesterday Susan made us lunch. Although it was kind of a reward for doing a yard walk at her house and helping her figure out what to do with some plants and landscaping. Love doing that. This weekend is about laying low and watching the Packer game. I was hoping to get to church but that's not a good idea this weekend. It'll be interesting to see where my numbers are on Monday. So my prayer is to get through the next 3 or 4 days uneventfully...although I will likely be more tired.
Next week Dawn will get me to my Monday appointment and Mary Ann has volunteered as transportation manager for Friday. So I just need a lift for my 2:10 appointment on Wednesday. Although I have been driving with Dawn this week, I am guessing and planning that next week I won't as my numbers tank.
Love and hugs to you all,
Bob
PS: Remember, there are 3 kinds of men. The ones that learn by readin'. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves. Still hopin' I stay in one of the first two groups. And you?
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