Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Day + 40 (February 1, 2011)

Hi everyone, day 40 is upon us and and still we sitin the hospital. Word around the campfire is that we may get to head home around Friday sometime. That would be a Friday from heaven so we'll just have to wait and see.

As far as tests go, we're pretty much through them all. I had my broncial test a few weeks ago which which was not fun. There were indications that there was fluid and blood forming around my lung and heart that they wanted to test. So far, nothing has grown yet so they are thinking it may be a fungal infection. I am on Ambizone and have been for quite some time to help with the infection so we are just waiting to see if I get worse. I have had many CT scans, chest x rays, sonograms, chardiograms, EKG's, etc to make sure they doctors are not missing anything. Once we get the results from all these tests, I am hoping to get cleared to go home.

That's it for now. I just hope I get home in time for Superbowl Sunday where I can watch the game from our living room...

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

We'll be praying those results come in as you hope - a Friday weekend at home with the big game on Sunday. Not that Dallas is in it, but at least they're playing it in their house!! Jerry will put on a show for us for sure.

Hoping for the weekend.

Blessings,
Pat

Linda Gattis said...

Aaaahhh! Just praying that you do get to watch that game from your own couch! sending big hugs and lots of prayers for good news to get to go home very soon.

love from all the gattis'

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update, Kurt.

Let's get some good news and get you guys home.

Gary B

Anonymous said...

Kurt and Evey,
We are so glad to hear that things are looking up for you.We pray for you always, and truly hope you get to go home soon. Evey mentioned last week you should get the results from the transplant., any news yet????
God Bless
Donna and Cousin John

Anonymous said...

This past week has seemed like a year......waiting for news! We'll pray that the tests all come back negative for anything nasty, and that you and Evey can go home to Floyd and your big screen!
God bless you both and praying for continued healing.
Lots of love -
Peta xx

Anonymous said...

I see a couch in your future!! :) Glad you powered through this past week - you are amazing - keep up the strength my friend.

much love - the Reseigh's

Mr. and Mrs. O said...

Oh Kurt, finally light at the end of the tunnel. How wonderful for you to be able to go home and get the heck out of there. So many have been faithfully praying for you and prayers are definiately being answered. Cancer free!!!
Praise God. You have so much courage and strength you are truely amazing.
Prayers are going up right now that you will have your wish and be back home with your Floyd.

xoxo Mr. and Mrs. O

Anonymous said...

Kurt,
I hope that you make it home this weekend. It would great to visit with you at home. See you in a few days.

Anonymous said...

You were 1 of the dinner topics last night as Scott read the text he got from Steve! I hope that the smiles the news brought to our dinner table could be felt all the way down in SD! The sun is shining and the wknd should be beautiful. Perfect for a home coming!!!
We all look forward to seeing you soon!
'XOXO~~~Scott, Kim, n Rae

Anonymous said...

Hope all the results come in favorable and you get to watch Superbowl from your own couch! Positive thoughts and prayers flowing your way.....

Michelle

Anonymous said...

Dear Kurt and Evey:
I have been thinking about you both all week. Such a long haul but you two keep forging ahead. I keep you in my prayers and know you will be on your couch on Superbowl Sunday!! Enjoy the game! Lynn Gibbs

Kate said...

Hope all is well.
And that you got to watch the game from your living room.
Hugs from Croatia

Kate

Anonymous said...

Just checking on you. Hope your doing ok Kurt..

Tony

What is Kurt's diagnosis?

AML is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets.

Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This type of cancer usually gets worse quickly if it is not treated. It is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. AML is also called acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.

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