The Village

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Updates

Happy Birthday #7 and Going to Rehab (not *that* kind)
We celebrated the seven year anniversary Jack's transplant on Saturday the 6th. Monday he started cardiac rehab which he will attend three days a week at the same location where Vicki is hospitalized.

No More Neutropenia
Yesterday Vicki was declared no longer neutropenic. This means that her white blood cell counts are up, up, up. They are not normal yet, but they no longer dangerously low which leaves her extremely vulnerable to infection. Dr. G, Vic's oncologist known by many as god (lowercase g) is predicting her discharge as early as Thursday.

What's Next? The Long Haul
Miss Vicki Will spend 2-3 weeks at Villa McF before returning to the hospital, where they may have to name a wing after V & J (or at least their insurance company)! She will spend another 20-30 days living the spa lifestyle in the hospital and then return home for another break. Depending on how it all goes, she might need to return for a third 20-30 day stay. Get out your calendar and do the math; we're in for a long haul here.

1 comment:

Hoosier Sue said...

Jack, I can't believe it has been seven years. It is good that you will be at the same hospital as Vicki....but sounds like she may fly the coup!

Thinking of you both ALWAYS!