My trip to the Azores was wonderful despite terrible weather. I used my folding cane only once-preventative cortisone shot seemed to do the trick. The shot's effects are gone now, but were good while they lasted!
We attended the hospital joint replacement class and met with an anesthesiologist and nurse. Bumping surgery to 2nd or 3rd of the day so a CBC can be done and a hematologist called if necessary. The next day, I saw the hematologist. I see him a week before the surgery, and if my count is less than 75,000 (it was 76,000 that day), I'll have a short course of prednisone which he thought is preferable to a platelet transfusion since the one and only time I had that, I got a fever and the shakes in the recovery room. Ah the joys of ITP and surgery!
Next thing on the agenda is tomorrow I start the iron pills in preparation for the autologous blood donation. Tuesday I go the rheumy office, Friday the PCP office for a cholesterol recheck. The following week is doctor-free and then lots of appointments after that.
March 27, next Saturday, we're going to Boston, having a small family gathering at Durgin Park. Can't wait!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
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