Wednesday, January 25, 2012

DOT +7

Well today we hit our first 'speed bump.' While his spirits are high, his poor body slowed down a bit today. He was very fatigued all day, and stayed in bed, until I lured him out of bed with the promise of a Tostinos pizza for dinner! I'm sure everybody remembers them from high school and college??!! He had more nausea today, but thankfully no vomiting occurred! He has perked up in the last little bit (I'm guessing it is the greasy goodness of a frozen pizza!). All of these symptoms are to be expected. The PA told us today, that days 7-10 can be the toughest physically. Knowing that, we are ready to tackle them head on. Plenty of good food and good company are coming the next few days which should keep our heads up! We greatly appreciate all the texts, emails, cards, comments, messages, etc. You have no idea how much it means to us knowing that everybody is cheering us on!

Laura

Test--------- Burns------- (Normal Range)
White Blood Count---- 0.1----(3.2-9.8) (this will go to 0)
Hemoglobin---- 9.6----(13.7 - 17.3) (they try and keep it above 8.0)
Platelet---- 53----(150-450) (they try and keep it above 10)

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  1. Susan DowtinJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Sorry today was rough but get day 7-10 out of the way so the good days can start again. saw Ripley at your Mom's the other day and she seemed to be doing fine but said she misses you. Laura, keep up the good cooking. duke might hire u as a nutritionist before this is over. still cheering u on every day.
    love the Dowtins

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  2. corinnaJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I have to admit that tostinos pizzas are my favorite! I always have them when my husband is out of town bc he does not like them! Thanks for keeping us updated on burns' progress.......we are following you through the entire process! Corinna shull (friends of John and Eliza)

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