Today's Long Visit

Well, we got there at 8:55 am and did not leave until 2:45 pm! We were exhausted! They drew his blood and we waited there for the results until they got them back and decided his hemoglobin was too high. They drew a pint of blood from him so to reduce the iron deposits in his organs. This will also make him feel better, not so tired. We discussed coming to the BMT once a month, but Dr. Vaughan made the decision that was not a good idea because of the iron deposits causing problems if we waited that long. We did discuss a new routine though, him coming the afternoon before and they draw his blood and the bloodwork would be ready the next day and we would not have to wait all day for the results. I think they realized we were a little aggravated today. The nurse took forever to draw his blood. We talked about coming off the immune suppression meds again, but Dr. Vaughan said"not yet". Terry's eyes are still very red some days, but other days they are not! Don't know exactly why and today they were extremely red. He is feeling good overall just wears out fast especially in this heat! I have been telling him to stay out of it as much as possible but you know how men are! Stubborn, VERY stubborn! People tell him all the time they keep up on this blog, I only wish I remembered to do it more often! I am not the pro Karen was! We love you all and God Bless you! Alyce P.S. Please pray for an employee of mine! Kristy Jay, she was in an automobile accident and is in ICU at UAB!