The nurse had a some trouble with my veins today. The vein she used last time (the largest one I have) was damaged by the drugs and the vein had gone hard. The nurse used another vein in the other arm, it was not great. The vein has already gone hard and the upper portion of my arm feeling like someome punched me.
I have no other veins to use and will be getting a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter). This will be inserted by a separate team who does this procedure, it will happen sometime before my next therapy. This catheter will remain until the end of my treatments. The nurse says I am sensitive to the drugs and my veins are angry.
This is a PICC
Now the great news!!
White count ( infection fighting) 7.4 (normal 4.5 - 10.5)
Red count (made in the bone marrow) 4.1 (normal 4.5 - 5)
Platelets (clotting) 299 (150 - 400)
Hemoglobin (oxygen-carrying) 14 (12 - 18)
They checked my uric acid and my kidneys are good.
Dear Brave Sis. I have been thinking of you all day. i love you so much!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the setback Dodi, but look how great your results were with your bloodwork! I will give you a call early next week. Let you have tomorrow to rest up!
ReplyDeleteJackie
You're my "Shera Princess of Power".
ReplyDeleteI am glad that I was able to share some of your day with you toady. You are an unending inspiration to me. Love you
ReplyDeleteI have a new name for you 'Brave Heart"
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave and courageous soul and we all love sooooo much.
Blessings
Heather