Hello. Wednesday morning and mid-week once again. At least we begin the downhill slide towards the week-end. So far one of the highlights for me. LOL We have to move forward in hubby's treatments because his blood counts are not rebounding and this aplastic anemia is weakening him so much. This week he meets, virtually, with another specialist in what I call the "big city." He is supposed to schedule hubby for a trio of meds designed to target T-cells, hopefully prevent the meds from being rejected, and hopefully, keep him from having a bleeding event. This will be done, away from home, away from me, in the "big city." So there will be some travel involved. But first, tomorrow he has to have a pic line or port put in to be able to safely and easily administer the drugs. Ordinary IV line is not adequate. Before and after the drug therapy his counts will continued to be monitored 2 times a week just in case he needs transfusions.(if his body is slow to respond to meds or simply does not respond to meds) I am facing the frightening events, and I pray for the procedures to go safely and without problems. I pray even more that this rids him of the anemia and cancer forever. I believe that if this doesn't work...the last resort may be a bone marrow transplant. My biggest fear, however, is losing my husband forever. I am sure glad we have medicare and insurance, because let me tell you, friends, the costs of these transfusions, high-powered meds, and multiple procedures is well into the many thousands. We are not wealthy and we would be destitute without coverage. So a warning to you...Be sure you are well covered or independantly wealthy ! It may truly be your lifeline someday. As I explain the goings on here, I fear you may find being my friend very depressing and concerning. I honestly am amazed in the advancement of medicine and its ability to offer us therapies and options that didn't exist years ago. Therapies that are often successful and life saving. I am hopeful and optimistic by nature and I place my faith in the medical caregivers and ultimately in our Creator who is the one true healer. I appreciate you patiently supporting me through this journey by allowing me to share this all with you. Be patient with me. Be blessed. ~ Marcia
