Dad's blood work today showed that his white blood cells went from a .2 yesterday to a .9 today so they are definitely starting to kick in. His red blood cells and hemoglobin increased and that was without a transfusion. His platelets increased from 7 to 24 which is excellent! The only thing is his potassium is still low. So the doctor has put him on potassium pills and we'll see how that goes. They said to eat potassium rich foods...like bananas, potatoes, avocados, and Gatorade. I looked it up and avocados have more potassium than a banana or a potato. Dad immediately thought of Laura's guacamole...the best guacamole ever! So I called Laura and she was happy to make some...I'm sure she's making it right now as I'm writing this. She will call when she has it made and then she and John will pop over to deliver it and to have a visit. We're looking forward to both aspects of this!!
Now here's the great news. When the doctor came in today he told Dad he didn't need any more of the daily medications that he's had to take...an anti-viral and anti-fungal medicines. He's just continuing the antibiotic til the end of today. He put him on the potassium pills. AND....he said that Dad is doing so good, that he may be discharged tomorrow or Monday!! He said that if his bloodwork looks good tomorrow that will help decide the day. At that point, Dad will be an out-patient for a week and a half...going in 2 to 3 times a week. We'll know more tomorrow morning when we see the doctor. For now, we're extremely happy!
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Holy crap! That is AWESOME news!! Day 10 really IS the magic number! Is dad feeling more lively today?
ReplyDeleteRegarding the potassium pills...aren't those the ones you had to go on while you were in the hospital mom? If so...good luck getting dad to take those! lol
Also...that guacamole sounds so good, I might have to go get some ingredients and make it myself.
Dad isn't exactly feeling lively, other than the news of going home. He still is napping a lot, but he is really anxious to be on an out patient basis!
ReplyDeleteYes, the potassium pills are a challenge...but he has gotten down 2 out of 4 that he has to take today. He's hoping that the guacamole and bananas and a potato for dinner will help boost his numbers tomorrow. If not, he's prepared to take more pills.
Laura and John are on their way now...they just called. It is so nice of Laura to make her fabulous guacamole...and so fast!!
excellent news! i'm already in the market for a good scotch to buy in Lincoln when I come back. keep up the good work, dad!
ReplyDeleteMatt...if you wait until September 6th, you might get to have some REAAAALLLY good Scotch. :-)
ReplyDeleteA good drink with lots of potassium is Vitamin Water, but you have to get the flavor called "Revive" The college basketball teams have a cooler of that now instead of Gatorade. I drink it at night when I have leg cramps and it works really fast. So glad to hear you are doing so good!!! I bet you can't wait to get home. Love you both lots...GREAT JOB...Lou Ann
ReplyDeleteOMG! You rock! Hope to have you back in Lincoln real soon.
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Great news! You two are an awesome team. Sure have enjoyed the blog. Julie and Tim
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