Lots of good news today: Lynn's white cells doubled from yesterday and are up to 0.6. For the first time in a while she actually registered neutrophils (1.0). These are the cells that help fight infection and are a critical part of her immune system. Her platelets are up as well.
They've taken Lynn off of the continuous morphine and now it's just on demand when she needs it. Her pain is down and she's taking in more food with each meal.
They also removed her from the oxygen as she seems to be able to hold up her oxygen levels on her own now.
They're still monitoring her lungs as the chest x-ray showed some fluid, possibly pneumonia, so she continues on the broad spectrum antibiotics.
We don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves but these are all good signs. Lynn continues to be quite tired and does a lot of napping, but that's okay. The sleep isn't the most restful as the nurses are continuously in and out of the room doing her vital signs and giving her the IV meds.
Anyway, that's it for now. Thought I'd share the good news.
Have a great day!
Irena
Wow! this is fantastic!!!!!....The New Year is just around the corner and this is very positive progress to move away from the old and into the new. BRAVO.......
ReplyDeleteSending lots of special angels, love and hugs for you both.
Aunty J and Uncle P
You made our day with this post! These do all sound like good signs. God knows, Lynn was due for some good news! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Great news!!!! Pain and food going down and everthing else up. Sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Keep up the good work. We may be in Ontario but our love is with you in Calgary. Wish were there to share the good news with you. (Go Leafs Go) Ha Ha Ha
ReplyDeleteLove
Terry and Janice
WOW Lynn, What Terrific News to hear that you are doing so well. You sure know how to fight to win! Wish I could give you a high five. Rose
ReplyDelete