Lucca's second surgery was successful. We went back to the OR about 10:30 am and she went back to surgery about 11:30 am. Her surgery was about an hour. The surgeon said she dis very well and he was glad he removed the line. He said it was as he had expected it to be so he was glad he sewed it up. When she came out she was a little groggy but mostly hungry. She ate 6 oz of pedialyte and once back in our room 5 oz of formula. That is a lot for her. Then she was happy. She looks good. I think she looks tired and her eyes look puffy to me but if i had been through what she has im sure i would look a lot worse. Her leg is swollen nd i just need to keep am eye on it. The surgeon would like for me to bring her back in two weeks to look at it. But once he realized where we lived he said he would see what he could do so that is to be determined. I never really said how well her harvest went yesterday but it was very successful. They were able to get enough cells for six transplants. So hopefully way more than we will ever need.I dont really know much about what happens next. What i do know is she starts round four of chemo on monday. I also know the transplant will not happen for awhile. I believe the dr. Said it takes place six to seven months in. That wouls be about June for us. That will take place in chicago amd recovery time is about 6-8 week in hospital.But today Lucca is ok and on the mend amd we are headed home ! Thank you for your prayers and good vibes. They help a lot. Big hugs to all of you!
Poor Lucca....she is really struggling. She is very uncomfortable. Around midnight she started running a fever. The dr. came in to examine and they drew a blood culture and started her on antibiotics. Unfortunately nothing seems to be making her better at this point. The X-ray yesterday didn't show anything abnormal. The only thing we do know for sure is she does not have the bacteria infection they refer to as c-diff. Which is good. The blood culture takes 24 hours to grow, so we won't have answer about that till probably tomorrow. Dr Hertling (the other oncology dr) talked to me about possibly doing other imaging (an ultrasound or ct). To see if they can pin point the problem. She spoke of possibly putting her on a morphine drip but she is a little uneasy about doing that when they really don't know what is wrong with her, yet at the same time she wants her to be comfortable. So we will see what they decide. I feel so bad for her it's terrible. I can't set her down at all. She just cries and screams. So I hold her till I'm about to pee my pants and then I lay her down while she screams it out. I had to do the same this morning while I quick got dressed and brushed my teeth. I feel bad but I have to brush my teeth. I am sure if our favorite nurse has time today she will come by and hold her for me while I take a little break and eat something. Lucca is comfortable with her so that helps. She knows her. Hopefully we can find out soon what is wrong and make her better. I will keep you all posted.
Topic: Lucca will start her Stem cell transplant & it could kill her (Read 18417 times)
