Hey there! I'm still in the hospital, but doing much better. Sorry about no update yesterday....no access to Internet. Yesterday was remarkably the best day yet. I was fever free for most of the day. The afternoon brought a little spike to 100, but it dropped by dinner. After dinner, I walked the halls for 12 minutes.....round & round & round. I know 12 minutes sounds so wimpy. However, given that I haven't been off a couch/bed for about 12 days, I was pretty proud of myself. It felt good to be out of my room & moving my body. I slept well last night except for the night sweats. At midnight I woke to wet PJ's and bed sheets. It's part of the fever breaking process & the Naproxen (anti-inflammatory). So, as unpleasant as it sounds & feels, it's a good sign. My oxygen levels were low last night so I had to wear oxygen through the night and this morning. I'm a little anemic which may be causing the low oxygen.
Today looks to be a banner day. I was fever free through the night and this morning. I took a shower and went for another 12 minute walk. I've been religiously sucking on my Spirometry. It's a breathing exercise that encourages me to take deep breaths. It measures the volume of air I take into my lungs. I had a little bit of fluid in my lungs so the deep breaths helps to aspirate them. The deep breathing also helps to lower my fever. Due to the walking and breathing, my lungs are a thousand times better per my dr. Yeah! One victory at a time.
My dr is trying a new approach today. No more oxygen, no more fluids and no more Naproxen. Instead, I got two shots. The first one, Procrit, helps increase the red blood cell count which will improve my anemia. The second shot is Neupogen which will boost my white blood count. All tests continue to be negative.
Late breaking news............the nursing assistant just took my vitals and my temp is 100.1. Darn. We'll wait an hour and see what it does. This is exactly what happened yesterday.
Send your positive fever breaking energy and lots of prayers. I'm hoping to still go home tomorrow. Happy Sunday! Love, srb
P.S. Neutropenic diet means no fresh fruit or veggies, only bottled water, no ice and no flowers/plants in my room. These are all precautions to stay bacteria free. I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but please just send prayers. Thanks!!
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