Hi everyone, long time no talk. As you could imagine there hasn't been much to report on but I will bring you up to speed on the little things that have occurred. When I last left you, the most important thing we needed to have happen was to have my blood counts start to go up. The idea here is to give my body maximum recovery time from the previous two rounds of chemo, which took a pretty hefty toll on my body. My doctors all week have been telling us that my blood counts are pretty much in the basement, but they expect them to turn by the end of the week. And that is pretty much what my morning meetings with the doctors consist of every day. Doc comes in and says, "Blood counts remain low, but you look good. Keep doing what you're doing and we'll expect to see these numbers turn the corner by the end of the week." -Doc (Huge Red Sox fan)
And I respond by saying, "Thanks Doc, sorry about those Red Sox. It was just a lucky 2 series" -Kurt...as I warm up under my bright red Angels blanket Nathan gave me.
Well today I had a little glimmer of hope. I say little because it is very little. My platelet count and white blood cell counts both went up, but in very small amounts. Normally nothing to get excited about, but the fact that the platelets and the white blood cells both went up COULD be a sign of good things to come. Obviously the next few days will be the judge of that, but if this is the case, I'm on the road to recovery my friends. Woohoo. If not, we wait a little longer, big deal. It just means you will all have to be a little more patient on hearing from me...ha, just kidding...
Some post chemo side effects I've been battling with lately are some random headaches, nausea and um...the expected...um...well, bathroom stuff. You get it. Hoping none of that will affect the turning of the blood counts--that's a good question for the doc tomorrow.
That's about it guys. Halos are kicking some serious A$$ right now. Gotta love the roll we are on and then the two trades that are going to mean everything in the playoffs. Bye bye "It's just Manny being Manny" to the National League and hello Gold Glove big bat Mark Texeireirexierxe...or however you spell his damn name. We are stylin' boys and girls. Swept Boston and now we’re gunnin' for the Yanks. Looking good.
Anyway, enough rambling. Good night everyone and thanks for reading. We'll catch up when I get news on the counts.
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Hi Kurt!
Thank you for the update. We'll take all the good news that we can...even if it's just a small amount. It's still something. I look forward to reading another update soon. Until then, take care :) And Go Angels!!!
Holly K.
Hey Kurt-
Good to hear things are progressing. Doctor is a Red Sox fan... Good times. Don't tease him too much.
I hope the Angels sweep the Yanks!
Manny in a Dodgers uniform just seems wierd... Maybe it will be the big bat in the lineup they have always needed.
hi kurtis,
sorry i wasn't able to make it last night. dogs, running, multiple commitments, you know all the things you get to not deal with while you lay in bed watching the angels game, working out, playing on the computer, looking at the dust on the xbox, and reading... wait a minute are you and your blood cells in cahoots???
good news!! keep it up.
hugs & kisses
love you mean it
al
Hey Man...
Good job, something is better than nothing. I wonder if I'm taking Chemo because I have all the same side effects you do. Specially the last one. :)
So glad I'm an Angel fan. Rooting for Manny would kill me.
Have a good day my friend.
Steve
Hi Kurt-
We hope the weekend continues to bring good news. I am always checking for updates so it was great to get the latest. It also keeps me up to date on my sports news!
take care
kelli
Hi Kurt
Glad to hear there has been some progress in the right direction. We all have to keep praying that your blood count goes way up so that you can move on with the transplant.
Thanks for all your updates. You surely have a talent for writing.
Hope you have a good weekend.
Mr. & Mrs. O
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