Hello,
Rita has had 4 days in a row that her numbers have improved so, the doctors feel confident that her new immune system is starting to take hold. So far, no sign of rejection or graft vs. host disease (GVHD) and that is very good. She is feeling good and continues to exercise to gain strength and endurance. Someone told her a few days ago that some people actually get out early if they are doing good. Well, needless to say, she is really focused on being in that group. She is already talking about being out by day 25 instead of day 30. My money's on Rita!!
Rita did need a unit of blood this morning which is perfectly normal. They say the last thing to come back is the red blood cells and that is why they were a little low today. We hope that by the end of the week, she will no longer be neutropenic and therefore, less susceptible to infection. If that is the case and there is no significant GVHD, we may be able to get over to the hotel next week. Fingers are crossed.
That's it for now - all in all, things are going very well and we pray that they continue on the same course.
Take Care, Dave & Rita
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