It has been a while since I last posted. The main reason for not posting is that I have been sleeping a lot! 8 to 10 hours a night plus a 2 to 3 hour nap many days. I am feeling less tired (though the first few hours each morning are still a challenge) and hope to blog more often.
I had my weekly clinic visit last Thursday. My medical team is still pleased with my progress. My blood counts are at the expected levels at this point in my recovery. I could stand to gain a few pounds (I lost about 10 pounds while I was in hospital in addition to the 30 pounds I lost during the 1st stem cell transplant process).
I also had a cardiology consult last week to assess the current state of a known issue that will necessitate cardiac surgery in the next few years. Good news is that has been no change since my last cardiac examination in the fall.
While there was no change in the known cardiac issue, my blood pressure increased during the latter part of my hospital stay; my medical team is unable to satisfactorily explain why. Over the past year I had nearly textbook blood pressure (in the 120/80 range). Now, I am now on blood pressure meds. As well, my cardiologist put me on a statin over concerns regarding inconsistent cholesterol levels.
Overall, I’m doing well and feeling better every day. I look forward to returning to work, at least part-time, in the near future.
Thanks for listening,
Mike
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