Saturday, December 22, 2012
Latest Labs
I got labs drawn on Friday 12-21-12. My blood counts were ok, but my stubborn platelets are still around 80,000 when they should be 150,000 My liver profile improved and is near normal. Most importantly I feel good, the sinus/eye infection is gone. I have been gaining weight, just still very tired at the end of the day. I think that is to be expected and its no big deal. Nearly all my stem cell brothers are doing well, and thanks be to God we are all alive. For those of us going through this, I am wondering if anyone else feels guilty (for lack of a better word) for surviving when so many people, many younger, with their whole life ahead of them, are dying from this disease. I have gone through quite a mix of emotions and lately this has been on my mind. Let me know if any of you feel or have felt the same way.
God Bless,
Scott
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Scott & Betty,
ReplyDeleteI haven't posted a comment in forever, but I do check on you regularly! I'm celebrating my 6 mth. "birthday" Jan. 3. Like you, I'm still on plenty of meds and have several annoying "issues" but my blood counts are all very good. I will have another thrilling bone marrow biopsy Jan. 3, so I'm ceetainly thinking bout this whole thing more often. All the "what ifs" come creeping back into my thoughts. Tonight we celebrate New Years Eve. It's a pretty special one for us, since we almost didn't make it! In the last week I had a torn retina repaired and a terrible head cold. NO ONE wants to wave good bye to 2012 more than I do! As for feeling guilty, I guess I just feel lucky. Very lucky so far. I have a rare form of leukemia with a generally poor prognosis. I just visited my kids and grandkids in CA for Christmas. It was a joyous trip for me. I ceetainly don't take life for granted and feel blessed to feel very good all the time...my energy level is great and I can endure a good cardio workout without strain. God bless you both and keep posting. That motor-sled is a hoot. Sherry