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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

No Blood For Me

So my HgB was 7.9 this week and Dr. Dome wanted me to get 2 units of blood today. I went to Galion Specialty Center and they got the blood started but after 1 hour I started having a reaction. I got chills really bad and ran a fever up to 101.6. I was short of breath and my whole body just ached! Felt terrible.

I had this reaction before when I was in Cancer Treatment Center in Philly. It was when I was receiving chemo through my PICC line. So anyways, they stopped my blood and will test it to see what's up. I guess I don't get anymore right now then. I will follow up with Dr. Dome later this week at dialysis.

So, I'm home now just resting. I was looking forward to feeling stronger after my blood! Darn!

2 comments:

Donna said...

Always one thing or another, Huh? Try not to be bummed and hang in there Linda!!

Herryponting said...

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It's 2010! Time to Reflect...

Almost 18 months cancer-free...how long will it last? Such an aggressive cancer, this damn Leiomyosarcoma! Every CT/MRI I have had since my completion of radiation in August 2008 was VERY stressful. Even when I didn't realize it, "SCAN"XIETY loomed in the back of head. Knowing that I had a 50% chance of the cancer returning. Wondering if NOT having chemo back then was the right path. Since my doc's hadn't dealt with many sarcomas, did they really know the BEST treatments?
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.

I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"

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