WEAK AND WOBBLY

Yesterday the doctors got the results back from the microbiologists. They were testing Sam’s bloods to see if it was growing any kind of infection because earlier in the week they had found something that indicated that this was the case. However, after 3 days of waiting, it came back clear. I think if it had come back positive then she would have a much longer stay.

The next step was to check the blood count again to see if it had risen in any way. The day before her count had been 0.43, but if there was any chance of her getting discharged then it had to be 1.00 or above. They took the bloods in the morning and by 2pm the count came back as 1.01 (phew!). She had passed the test by the skin of her teeth and luckily for Sam the doctors decided that it was a positive enough of a rise to let her come home. I’m a little worried that they may have let her out too early, but they said that as long as she keeps an eye on her temperature, takes her antibiotics for the next 2 days and rests then she should be fine (mind you, that’s what they said last week).

So we now have a very weak and wobbly (but happy) Samantha laid on the sofa with a blanket over her (and anyone who knows her knows that she doesn’t do this very often). Believe it or not she’s actually done as she’s told and rested completely. Miracles do happen. She’s being a very good patient today, although that may just come down to the fact that she’s got absolutely zero energy.

We’ve got another pre chemo review on Wednesday where we should have the MRI report and they’ll also do another blood count. Hopefully this time her count would have risen significantly and the treatment can continue without any more hiccups. It’ll also be with a different oncologist (for some reason) so it’ll be interesting to see what his take is on everything.

Our first challenge though is to get past this weekend without Sam stepping foot into her favourite hotel/hospital. I don’t think her digestive system can handle anymore jacket potatoes.

Wish us luck……. 😉

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