Monday, November 3, 2008

Quick Update

I've been out for a couple of weeks now and am still a little run down. But i'm on the upswing. The last big excitement happened a couple of Sundays ago - so this is old news. My red blood cell count was really low - they call it 'serious anemia'. This caused some chest pain and shortness of breath which prompted me to go to the hospital. Fortunately, they checked me out and nothing bad had happened. I've been instructed to 'take it easy' - easier said than done for me :)

Other than enforced rest, things have been getting back to normal for me. My red blood cell count is slowly increasing now, (it was still declining as of last Friday), and so I'm hoping my energy levels will return to normal. I can't wait to get back to my old self. Maybe I'll grow some hair, now that the weather has turned chilly.

Tomorrow I go with Jane to see the doc, and he'll fill us in on the latest plans for future treatment. I'll keep you all posted. 

I sound like a broken record, but thanks again everyone for all of your help and friendship. Your support, kind words, and prayers have made all of the difference in my treatment. Thank you all.

1 comment:

  1. Pat,
    I saw Jane at church this morning. I had looked for your blog several times in the past, but in all the wrong places. I've enjoyed the life lessons in looking over your blog tonight...from Shiitake mushrooms, to the priorities of life in family and simple things. Your battle is our battle. We stand with you, behind you, before you, and most importantly, beside you.
    tim short

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