This is Pauline, Boone's wife. Every year on or near his birthday, he has his annual physical. His doctor told him that he had "Immature blood cells" and referred him to a hemotologist. To Boone's great surprise when he arrived for the appointment, the hemotologist was an oncologist. They drew blood and the Oncologist, Dr. K, wanted to know why I was not with him. Next visit he said, I better be there. A month later, we went to the appointment. Blood was drawn. Dr. K. said it could be a couple of things, and ordered a bone marrow biopsy. On the 3rd month, we heard the diagnosis of CMML.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Friday, June 21, 2130
FIVE-THIRTY IN THE MORNING

Yesterday I was big time sleeping at this time.  I was today up until about a half an hour ago.  Nurse E cam in to draw labs and found I had bled around the new port site.  She and the charge Nurse, Nurse D. got it cleaned up and put a bandage on so the proper folks can check it later.  I think I have a road trip to see them anyway. 
Nurse E then found that my ostomy bag was leaking a bit, complete with a little blood.  So they got that changed along with my gown and bedclothes.
Just as E was finishing up, the Lab Tech Ms. F, one of my favorite folks here, came in to draw a different set of vials of blood.  Ms. F is normally spot on time a 4AM but running late due to picking up another tech's vacation load.
So guess what, I'm wide awake.  It's actually is kinda nice given how much I slept yesterday.  Nothing else to tell you so far.  Let's all go out and have a great day.  Well I can't go out but maybe I'll get the great day part.  That would be a really nice change of pace.
Probably talk to you later.

Boone
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey, dboonie, I am awake too. So, good morning! wish I could come see you..maybe later next week. I got antibiotics so should be good for a visit by the end of the week. I am sending tons of energy your way!!!! (hey, wait...maybe that is why I am so tired!). Ok, I know you smiled just a bit...anyway, holla at ya later!

June 21, 2013 at 6:20 AM
harriet said...

Hey Boone, All the people at Hogar de vida pray for you each morning and are wishing for a full recovery. We talk about you every day and love you and look forward to you being back in CR.
h and b

June 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

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