February 7, 2018.
Yesterday was a strange day for me. I was wiped out all day long and took a lot of naps. My guess for being wiped out is that my bone marrow is starting to kick into high gear! My white blood cell count went from 5 yesterday to 30 this morning. They tell me that once it starts to go, it can double or triple each day. If things stay on track, I should be able to go home early next week.
One of the toughest things about this whole experience has been the lack of appetite paired with the fact that nothing tastes good. It is so hard to keep food in my body when it tastes so bad getting it down. I am hopeful that as my numbers continue to climb that my taste buds will begin to get back to normal. I would love to have a bite of pizza that tastes exactly like pizza. Maybe next week.
I am super excited about going home next week and be around my stuff.
Comments (10)
Yay!! Good work bone marrow!! Keep it up. We can't wait to see you back home Kevin.
Bald is beautiful. Pizza is, and will always be awesome. And you (and your numbers) rock! Bradley is looking forward to welcoming you home soon :)
That's fantastic news Kevin! You've been in my thoughts and prayers a lot these past few weeks, and will continue to be. I'm really looking forward to reading your post about finally getting to move back home!
Whoo hoo, this is positively promising news and in the meantime continue to be a great patient and can’t wait to have you back home!
This is great news Kevin. We hope and pray you can stay on your timeline and all tests come back will more and more good nrews.
Love hearing about all of the progress, keep the good news coming. Praying numbers continue to multiply!
I am keeping my fingers crossed that you stay on schedule to go home next week. Once you get settled in at home I am sure your taste buds will be delighted to get some of Karen's home cooking. Keep staying positive and moving forward. Stay strong Kevin!
Good to hear Kevin!
You have maintained a positive attitude throughout this long process and now you have been blessed with good news. Your head looks great bald, you didn't get an infection, your numbers are up, you will be going home soon and...........I'm sure soon you will be tasting your food. Hang in there!
Kevin, thats great news. The appetite will come back. We're so happy right now and thinking about you constantly.