John had a busy day. His white blood cells are rising he now has 300 so far there are no leukemia cells floating around they will continue to watch them as his counts keep rising. I missed rounds this morning but John said once his counts are high enough and his skin has improved and he is clear of infection and leukemia he will be able to come home prior to transplant like he did last year for a couple of weeks.
We went to the eye doctor today to make sure he is not getting graft vs host in his eyes; they believe it is from his skin that is leading to irritation of his eyes. They gave him some eye drops and an ointment to keep them lubricated. We got back from that and he took his first shower since being admitted on Dec.10th. It wore him out but I was able to get the majority of the flaking skin off and he looked and felt a ton better. His skin is starting to calm down he has a long way to go to back to normal though. The blisters on his legs are weeping so we have to keep changing his sheets and padding that soaks up the fluid.
He also took a walk to the lounge this morning. He is very wobbly and can't attempt this by himself yet. He was able to check the blog and read all your comments. He had much more energy today but was exhausted at 4:30. He had a few visitors. The Tulino's came after their appt. Carrie and Stacey from Taussig, he kept them well entertained. His mom and my Dad came after work. My Dad brought the news that the local talk radio was saying that the Browns should go after Coach Meyer. John thought that was funny and he would be crazy to even think of talking that job. It is looking good for John to be home to watch the Gators on the 8th. That's all for tonight talk to you soon.
We went to the eye doctor today to make sure he is not getting graft vs host in his eyes; they believe it is from his skin that is leading to irritation of his eyes. They gave him some eye drops and an ointment to keep them lubricated. We got back from that and he took his first shower since being admitted on Dec.10th. It wore him out but I was able to get the majority of the flaking skin off and he looked and felt a ton better. His skin is starting to calm down he has a long way to go to back to normal though. The blisters on his legs are weeping so we have to keep changing his sheets and padding that soaks up the fluid.
He also took a walk to the lounge this morning. He is very wobbly and can't attempt this by himself yet. He was able to check the blog and read all your comments. He had much more energy today but was exhausted at 4:30. He had a few visitors. The Tulino's came after their appt. Carrie and Stacey from Taussig, he kept them well entertained. His mom and my Dad came after work. My Dad brought the news that the local talk radio was saying that the Browns should go after Coach Meyer. John thought that was funny and he would be crazy to even think of talking that job. It is looking good for John to be home to watch the Gators on the 8th. That's all for tonight talk to you soon.
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John & Jess - Good to hear you are feeling a little better today! I think once John kicks this cancer's butt you should be Coach Myers Defensive Coordinator for the Browns!!! For sure they would win more games!!
Hugs
Mike & Marilyn Scullin
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