Hi everyone,
Today I saw my neurologist in Dallas to get her final approval for me to pursue the immune system reboot. Not only did she approve it, she wanted to hospitalize me because she said she'd never seen me so bad. I assured her that I was actually "good" compared to the summer so she reluctantly let me go on my way.
Second stop was the oncologist who heads up the bone marrow transplant center. I really liked everyone there, and the doctor was very confident without being cocky and explained all the risks. When I didn't flinch he said he'd get started on it today. (He is also MAY-JAH eye candy!
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I gave 11 tubes of blood and spoke with several staff persons. Finally a nurse came in with a "calendar of events" with a tentative start date of Nov 3, when I go for a heart scan and to discuss labs with the onco and sign consents. The "fun" starts Fri, Nov 3. I'll be admitted to the hospital for either 4 or 5 days and then start coming in for labs every few days for about 3 weeks. Hopefully at the end of all that, my body will quit attacking itself.
If anyone can spare any vibes, both for a "slam dunk" insurance approval and for the procedure to go well. Also vibes for my dd, who is a little worried about it all.
I'm tired, but my "cat neighbor" is heating her hot tub just for me! Can't wait!
Thanks for reading!
Cally
Today I saw my neurologist in Dallas to get her final approval for me to pursue the immune system reboot. Not only did she approve it, she wanted to hospitalize me because she said she'd never seen me so bad. I assured her that I was actually "good" compared to the summer so she reluctantly let me go on my way.
Second stop was the oncologist who heads up the bone marrow transplant center. I really liked everyone there, and the doctor was very confident without being cocky and explained all the risks. When I didn't flinch he said he'd get started on it today. (He is also MAY-JAH eye candy!
I gave 11 tubes of blood and spoke with several staff persons. Finally a nurse came in with a "calendar of events" with a tentative start date of Nov 3, when I go for a heart scan and to discuss labs with the onco and sign consents. The "fun" starts Fri, Nov 3. I'll be admitted to the hospital for either 4 or 5 days and then start coming in for labs every few days for about 3 weeks. Hopefully at the end of all that, my body will quit attacking itself.
If anyone can spare any vibes, both for a "slam dunk" insurance approval and for the procedure to go well. Also vibes for my dd, who is a little worried about it all.
I'm tired, but my "cat neighbor" is heating her hot tub just for me! Can't wait!
Thanks for reading!
Cally