Well, we managed to get past SNAFU #1 - Brad came back to Baltimore and got his bone marrow biopsy today. Things went well.
SNAFU #2 - The last two nights have been very unpleasant for me. After getting ready for bed and flushing my Hickman Catheter with Heparin (a daily chore) I became extremely cold causing uncontrolable shriving for over an hour. I was so cold, nothing could warm me up - it was very scary. Come to find out I probably had a bacteria infection (here we go again!) on my Hichman line and by flushing it I inadvertently forced the organism to circulate through my body. So, after a stern lecture from my sister-in-law and Dr. Carraway about the importance of reporting things aren't quite right, I had to have my Hichman removed and blood drawn from it and also from another site in order to have cultures done. All of my blood counts are fine, but it will take a few days for the results of the other blood work and cultures to be available. I am now on two antibiotics and am seeing Dr. Carraway tomorrow, unsure when they'll place my new Hichman - I'm going to need it very soon. OK, so things happen in 3's right? One more small SNAFU is acceptable, then no more! Keep your fingers crossed.
2013
OC Fun With Ray 2013
Florida Keys 2012
Jackie, Steph, Bev-Baltimore Marathon Dinner
Little Palm Island, Feb 2011
Disney Marathon Dinner
Ray and I -Sept. 2010
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Ocean City 2010
Summer 2010
Florida Keys Feb 2010
Our Visit with Brad & Sylvie Jan 2010
Celebrating Sam's 21st BD. Long wig this time!
Ray and I on My 60th Birthday. What do you think of my wig?
JUNE IS CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
The New Do!
April 24, 2009.
Thanks
Just a note to say thanks to all of my friends and family who are so generously and overwhelmingly supportive. It really, really, really does help! Your outpouring of love and kindness to me, Ray and my girls is very comforting. I'll never forget it. With you all by my side I know I'll get through this! Bev
My Address
Beverly Wall
The Sidney Kimmel
Comprehensive Cancer Center At Johns Hopkins
Weinberg 5B, Room #16
401 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231-2410
bevwall@verizon.net
The Sidney Kimmel
Comprehensive Cancer Center At Johns Hopkins
Weinberg 5B, Room #16
401 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231-2410
bevwall@verizon.net
Brad and Me
Me and My Donor
With My lovely daughters, Stephanie, Lisa - April 25, 2009
Books That Have Inspired Me or Have Just Been Fun to Read
- You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
- My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Piccoult
- A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink
- 100 Questions & Answers About Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Tranplantation by Ewa Carrier, MD & Cracy Ledingham
My Hypnotist
Debbi Applebee
Healthful Hypnosis
Pain Free Birth, Weight Loss, Eliminate Habits, Stress or Insomnia, Stop Smoking, Increase Exam Scores, Pain Management in the comfort of your own home - no additional charge. 410-391-4994
healthfulhypnosis@verizon.net
Healthful Hypnosis
Pain Free Birth, Weight Loss, Eliminate Habits, Stress or Insomnia, Stop Smoking, Increase Exam Scores, Pain Management in the comfort of your own home - no additional charge. 410-391-4994
healthfulhypnosis@verizon.net
Blood Facts
White blood cells (leukocytes) are needed to fight infection. Normal range is 4,500 to 11,000.
Red blood cells (erythrocytes) pick up oxygen in the lungs and transport it to tissues throughout the body. They also pick up carbon dixoide from tissues and transport it back to the lungs where it is exhaled. Normal range is 4.0 - 5.2 million.
Platelets (thrombocytes), the smallest cell elements in the bloodstream are needed to control bleeding. Normal range is 150,000 to 350,000.
Hemoglobin gives red blood cells their color and carries oxygen from the lungs to cells. Normal range in women is 12 - 15 grams per deciliter. A significant anemia occurs when hemoglobin drops below 10g/dl.
My numbers are no where near any of those listed above, so you can easily see why I have to be so careful. I am very susceptible to infection and can easily bleed if I cut myself. I have to be masked when I leave the house, particularly around construction sites, I can't dig in the garden, color my hair, wear contact lenses, drink alcohol or drive. I have to avoid crowds and people with colds or who are not feeling well.
Red blood cells (erythrocytes) pick up oxygen in the lungs and transport it to tissues throughout the body. They also pick up carbon dixoide from tissues and transport it back to the lungs where it is exhaled. Normal range is 4.0 - 5.2 million.
Platelets (thrombocytes), the smallest cell elements in the bloodstream are needed to control bleeding. Normal range is 150,000 to 350,000.
Hemoglobin gives red blood cells their color and carries oxygen from the lungs to cells. Normal range in women is 12 - 15 grams per deciliter. A significant anemia occurs when hemoglobin drops below 10g/dl.
My numbers are no where near any of those listed above, so you can easily see why I have to be so careful. I am very susceptible to infection and can easily bleed if I cut myself. I have to be masked when I leave the house, particularly around construction sites, I can't dig in the garden, color my hair, wear contact lenses, drink alcohol or drive. I have to avoid crowds and people with colds or who are not feeling well.
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