Jimmy had a better day on Saturday. His temperature remained constant around 36,2 and 36,5. There was a slight improvement in his white blood cell count and Prof said that he was looking better. He was prescribed some Neupogen injections which is what was used to boost his white blood cell production when he was in F4 for his stem cell transplant. Prof also said he would have a platelet transfusion on Sunday.
As he couldn't sleep the doctor said he would tell the sister to give him a sleeping tablet and Jimmy was looking forward to a good nights sleep. He has been nil per mouth since he was admitted on Thursday and extremely thirsty so Prof agreed to him having fluids but still no food. Jimmy's breathing was very shallow and he was quite breathless too, finding it difficult to string a sentence together.
During the night he took another turn and could not breath properly on his own so they had to intubate him.
As I stood beside his bed today holding his hand and wishing and hoping that he knew I was there I couldn't help thinking that the one thing he has moaned about since he was admitted is that he is so extremely tired but he can't sleep and now he is in a medically induced coma and the ventilator is doing his breathing for him and at last he can sleep.
I hope his body uses the time to rest and get strong...
3 comments:
I am so sorry to hear things have gotten worse not better. I don't have anything useful to say, just hang on in there.
Love to you both. x x
Get strong Jimmy, we are praying for you X
O my gosh Viv... can't imagine what you are going thru... thinking big positive thoughts for a speedy recovery for Jimmy! Stupid myeloma complications! Sending love and hugs of support! xoxo
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