Dad was discharged from the hospital around 3:00 p.m. yesterday. He was VERY ready to be home! He was completely wiped out and slept most of the day. He did have to get up frequently throughout the night, but at least he was in his own home.
Dad had a follow-up appointment at Hematology/Oncology to get his neulasta shot (to boost his white blood cell count), and while he was there it was determined that he isn't in good enough shape to go home. They are currently pumping his body with saline, anti-bacterial and anti-viral meds, steroids, you name it, he's probably getting it! The oncologist said that Dad will feel much better after getting these treatments. Dad's platelet count his finally starting to drop, and they'll be monitoring Dad closely over the next few days. We're guessing that he'll need another blood transfusion soon, once all of the chemo drugs do their thing, but for now, his blood levels are okay.
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