The fantastic news is Jimmy was discharged this morning.
He is still very weak and was exhausted after the trip home but looking comfortable in his lazyboy catching up on all the protest action at universities and the terrorist attacks in Paris. It's hard to believe everything that has happened in what tomorrow would have been 3 weeks that he spent in hospital with six days, where he was in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator, which will be lost to him forever.
Jimmy will see Prof on Wednesday for a follow up appointment, have bloods taken to check all his counts as well as a Polygam infusion which will take about 3 hours to run in. Polygam S/D intravenous is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection. He is also back on 9 Cortisone tablets a day as well as some other new meds.
We have also been given strict instructions that he cannot go to the mall etc. or be in contact with anyone who has a cold, tummy bug, sore throat etc, or anyone who has been around anyone that is sick.
We are both very happy that he is home and look forward to a good recovery now.
3 comments:
Soooooooooo happy to hear this Viv! Welcome home Jimmy!!! Now stay away from the germs Jimmy!!! Sshheesssh, you just had a SCT not long ago... and now this! It's ok to stay home and relax and recover and get strong. You probably don't want to hear this Jimmy, but I am "OCD" careful about staying away from crowds, public places, germy people, close contact with humans, etc. Sorry Jimmy, but the news is, Myeloma kills our immune system, so you have to "bubble-ize" yourself. And as a man, I know you won't like this recommendation, but don't shake hands! That's the worst cross contamination ever! I do "air shakes", "air hugs". And keep antibacterial wipes and sanitizer with you all the time! I've even "trained" my hubby this way. Most important Jimmy, is to protect yourself, so you'll be healthy and have a VERY VERY LONG LIFE!!! ok, lecture over. Get well and be content! :) xoxo
Fantastic news, now that he's home, I'm sure Jimmy will go from strength to strength, love from B & C x
Great news that Jimmy is on his way back.......... for good now
Look forward to seeing him back to his old self soon
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