Transplant +15: Line out
I returned to the hospital this morning for a blood test, with a view to them removing my Hickman line. The results were encouraging (Haemoglobin 99, Platelets 33, Neutrophils 0.5), especially after I’d felt absolutely shattered the day before. So the line came out. Another small milestone on the road to recovery. I’ve been given a course of three more gcsf injections to help get the neutrophil count back up.
My appetite is improving. I enjoyed eating half a large pizza for tea today. That’s a good thing, as it looks as if my final ‘low’ weight will be 82.4kg … just 9kg under what it was before the stem cell transplant started.
I’m in good spirits, but very tired. Over the next few days I’m hopeful that the tiredness will ease a little and I can start to do some gentle walking. I’m not ready for the Monsal Trail, but hopefully it won’t be too long before I am.
Good news just keeps coming! Hope the sun stays out for a little walk. It’s beautiful this time of year early in the morning- that freshness in the air but still warms quickly. One of my most favourite times of the year.
Mine too. It’s a lovely evening in Derby, that’s for sure!
After the summer we have had we can maybe expect a beautiful autumn colour scheme too. Great to hear your progress continues Tim –
I’ve just added Monsal Head to my ‘places to visit’ bookmarks after seeing this 🙂
Next time you’re up this way I’d be happy to guide you around. There’s a good pub there, too!
Great progress Tim! Pls let me know when the Monsal Trail is possible, I’d love to come up and walk with you. T.
I certainly will do! Thank you.