Karen's Day at Shands

Karen wanted a place for family and friends to be able to see how she is doing each day at Shands. This is how she is making that happen.

about last week…

February6

Hi everyone.  Didn’t get on the computer much this past week.  I had to go to clinic every single day for platelets which means benadryl.  I was knocked out by the time we could get back to the camper and slept all afternoon.  I’m sure this is the lowest my platelet count has ever gotten so far (count was “3” and normal is 150-400).  Wow, very tired this week.  I finally got 2 units of blood on friday and then I bounced back.  I am feeling alot better, but now the tummy troubles are starting…  This is just the way it goes and I’m used to it. 

I hope to go home this monday coming up, and feel pretty confident I won’t come back until they are ready to do the bone marrow transplant.  This could give me maybe 3 weeks at home.  Not sure but hopeful.  When I know something I will update the post.

Don is back with me for the weekend, and all is well here in Gainesville.  Thanks for all the prayers, and know that I am still in remission.  God is good.

love karen

posted under Notes from Karen
2 Comments to

“about last week…”

  1. On February 8th, 2010 at 10:37 am Leila Pryor Says:

    wow karen that is some low platelets, sorry you haven’t been feeling very well lately, Hope you get to feeling more perky soon! Glad you will get to spend three weeks at home. My Girlfriend Sharon, her son I believe was on Dylan’s Basketball team and she has some picts posted on face book let me know if you would like to see them I will try and get them to you! Take Care sweetheart and I will chat with you again soon
    Leila

  2. On February 8th, 2010 at 10:38 am Leila Pryor Says:

    question? does this mean you might get transplant in 3 weeks?

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