The doctors have said the next week will get worse and we are praying for Dad that he takes one day at a time. It's hard to think of Dad feeling worse than he already does but we pray this means the transplant is working. Thank you all for your prayers!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Not up for visitors
Just a quick update; Dad is still quite sick and as a result is not up for visits for at least the next week. In addition to all the medication he is getting he is also now receiving nutrition through the IV.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Dad feeling pretty sick...again
There is not too much to report at this time. Dad is still pretty sick and once the bone marrow travels to where it is meant to go he is supposed to get sicker. He gets antsy lying in bed all day and does walk the halls but this too makes him nauseous.
Mom is holding up well and appreciates the cards and encouraging comments. She has brought her laptop to Dad's room so now she can relay messages to him and also keep busy while Dad is resting.
If you do plan to visit them please do not wear any perfume, after-shave or bring food along. Dad is super sensitive to smells right now; it all makes him nauseous.
Thank you again for your love and support; we thank God for keeping watch over Dad and pray that He will bless the transplant.
Mom is holding up well and appreciates the cards and encouraging comments. She has brought her laptop to Dad's room so now she can relay messages to him and also keep busy while Dad is resting.
If you do plan to visit them please do not wear any perfume, after-shave or bring food along. Dad is super sensitive to smells right now; it all makes him nauseous.
Thank you again for your love and support; we thank God for keeping watch over Dad and pray that He will bless the transplant.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The big day has arrived!
So far so good! Uncle Ron was put under around 11 this morning and was out of the hospital around 3pm. He has some stiffness in his lower back but overall is doing fine.
Dad's portion of the transplant started around 3pm and finished at 7:15. Once the bone marrow started dripping in he felt nauseous and is still sick with flu-like symptoms. The nurses were on hand every 15 minutes during the transplant to check his blood pressure etc.
As mentioned before we will not know how it is affecting Dad for at least 10 days, possibly more.
We are so thankful to God that Dad was able to have this transplant and that Uncle Ron was a match. Please continue to pray with us that this transplant will be a success. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Dad's portion of the transplant started around 3pm and finished at 7:15. Once the bone marrow started dripping in he felt nauseous and is still sick with flu-like symptoms. The nurses were on hand every 15 minutes during the transplant to check his blood pressure etc.
As mentioned before we will not know how it is affecting Dad for at least 10 days, possibly more.
We are so thankful to God that Dad was able to have this transplant and that Uncle Ron was a match. Please continue to pray with us that this transplant will be a success. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
One week down...
Well, one week has gone by for Dad in the hospital. As Mom said it has gone quickly for her but not so for Dad. The reaction to the chemo has subsided a bit and Mom said Dad had better color and was more alert today.
Uncle Ron was at the hospital today for some blood work etc. and will go in around 10 tomorrow morning. Dad should start receiving the bone marrow in the afternoon. It will take approximately 2-3 weeks to see if it has a positive affect on him. As always, more waiting! As you can imagine waiting is very difficult for all of us.
Dad is not able to have flowers in his room but if you wish to send a card the mailing address for the hospital is:
Room 410
Vancouver General Hospital
Leukemia-BMT Unit
855 West 12th Ave.
Vancouver, B.C.
V5Z 1M9
P.S.: It's his 55th birthday on Thursday!
Uncle Ron was at the hospital today for some blood work etc. and will go in around 10 tomorrow morning. Dad should start receiving the bone marrow in the afternoon. It will take approximately 2-3 weeks to see if it has a positive affect on him. As always, more waiting! As you can imagine waiting is very difficult for all of us.
Dad is not able to have flowers in his room but if you wish to send a card the mailing address for the hospital is:
Room 410
Vancouver General Hospital
Leukemia-BMT Unit
855 West 12th Ave.
Vancouver, B.C.
V5Z 1M9
P.S.: It's his 55th birthday on Thursday!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Dad's feeling pretty sick...
The past days Dad has been doing okay. He has been very tired but always has a sense of humor. Yesterday however they gave Dad a different, stronger dose of chemo and as a result he has been very sick. This will be the case today as well and then hopefully it will get better. Mom has been at his side and has proven to be a wonderful nurse! I know Dad is very thankful to have her there with him.
Uncle Ron will be at the hospital on Tuesday and Dad will be starting the transplant on Wednesday.
Uncle Ron's bone marrow will most likely be removed from the top of the hip bone. The bone marrow is then filtered and treated. Transplant marrow will be given to Dad through an IV. It is naturally carried into the bone cavities, where it grows to replace the old bone marrow.
Dad has prepared for the transplant by getting high doses of chemo serving two purposes; it destroys his abnormal blood cells or cancer and it slows his immune response against the donor bone marrow.
We are all a bit anxious (especially Dad) on the outcome of the next few days and weeks but we pray that God will give Dad the strength he needs. Thank you so much for the comments and cards you have sent; they mean so much!
Uncle Ron will be at the hospital on Tuesday and Dad will be starting the transplant on Wednesday.
Uncle Ron's bone marrow will most likely be removed from the top of the hip bone. The bone marrow is then filtered and treated. Transplant marrow will be given to Dad through an IV. It is naturally carried into the bone cavities, where it grows to replace the old bone marrow.
Dad has prepared for the transplant by getting high doses of chemo serving two purposes; it destroys his abnormal blood cells or cancer and it slows his immune response against the donor bone marrow.
We are all a bit anxious (especially Dad) on the outcome of the next few days and weeks but we pray that God will give Dad the strength he needs. Thank you so much for the comments and cards you have sent; they mean so much!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A week of chemo
Dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday and so far all is going well. He has been very tired of late and spends most of the day sleeping. He will start chemo today and most likely this week he will also need a lumbar puncture. The transplant will start next Wednesday the 21st after 7 days of intense chemo.
Mom will be staying nearby the hospital for the duration and we ask for your prayers for her as well as the road ahead will not be an easy one.
We also think and pray for Uncle Ron who will be undergoing the other important part of the transplant. We know all things are in our Heavenly Fathers hands and what a comfort that is!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Transplant Back on Track
We got news today that if all goes well Dad will be admitted to the hospital next Tuesday the 13th. He will begin chemo and the transplant is then scheduled to start on the 20th.
We are very thankful for this news. Please continue to pray for Dad and Mom and also Uncle Ron. Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers.
We are very thankful for this news. Please continue to pray for Dad and Mom and also Uncle Ron. Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers.
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