Day 20: Buhbye borg corsage, hello lattes and muffins
WBC: 2.3Yesterday the doctor gave Richard the green light to be in public. Well, to be in relatively open spaces while avoiding sick people. His white count is still low, but higher than it's been in about a month (ignoring the artificial numbers created by neupogen shots). The doctor's exact words were, "You can take off that face mask now." Sweet.
We celebrated by going to our favorite neighborhood coffee place, where Richard had his first iced latte and bran muffin in three weeks (he wasn't supposed to eat anything that wasn't cooked, or that was unwrapped). That's a latte grin in the picture.
We then took a short drive around our neighborhood before going home for a nap. Richard is still pretty tired and weak.
Today Richard had his catheter port taken out...another step toward normalcy. The borg-like corsage has finally been removed. It was a short hospital procedure, with just a local anesthetic. The surgeon had a little trouble pulling it out because there was scar tissue that had attached itself to the line--a common issue. And now we don't have to go to the hospital or to see a doctor for 7 days! Yippee.
posted by Richard and Robin @ 10:14 PM
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Great! Now Richard isn't walking around, stating in a menacing voice that 'Resistance is Futile!"
Let's hear it for freedom, wide open spaces, bran muffins, iced lattes, naps, and rides in the car!
Love from Lyon!
Great picture. So good to "see" that you're out and about and enjoying some freedom from the confines of home and hospital. An iced latte and a muffin - what else could a fella ask for? Also glad to know you're free from the doctor for a week. Hooray!
It was fantastic to hear your voice on the weekend and know you're getting stronger. Let's keep those phone calls going.
Sue P.
P.S. Don't know how to stop this thing from saying "Anonymous."
Bravo for the de-borging and for your public debut! No more M.D.s for seven days must be a thrill. Keep up the good work.
It's about time we get an update... :) I'm an Uncle-Richard-blog-addict and check it 157 times a day, so it was a delight this morning to read up on the progress! How's the nausea? I'm sure cured--lattes work wonders, eh? You're looking good, Uncle Richard! And very tan in that picture. Have you been to tanning booths in your spare time?
We are so glad to hear your good news! Keep those smile coming. We are off to France to see Suzanne and Jim on Tuesday and will join them in messages to you both. Love from us.
Ok...iced lattes are one thing (and a particular favorite of your favorite sister...) but when do you move along to iced chardonnay? When that time comes, I'm there for you bro.
YFS
Great to read about the "great escape" and your and Robin's being able to enjoy the simple, good things in life--outside the confines of a hospital room.
Libby and Sandy
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