Update #27
In support of
Greg Gustafson
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Greg Gustafson
Thank you for checking in on Greg!
Today is day +9 post-transplant. While chemo and radiation were completed prior to the transplant, their effects are still very present and have made these past few days extremely difficult. We’re holding onto hope that he’s nearing a turning point soon. Today was a GREAT day. He did eat 1 applesauce, half a bowl of oatmeal, some protein for dinner and a bite of Mac n cheese. The nurses are so excited… so am I. Eating is just a difficult task because of the condition of his mouth and the sores. He is being seen by respiratory department to try to help bring him relief. I have cried many tears today because I feel like I can I begin to see life in his eyes again. We watching those blood levels now to see if they start rising. Rising blood levels should indicate that engraftment is starting.. meaning the new cells are taking over.
Some days things are changing as often as hourly so I get overwhelmed with what to update. Also, there’s a sense of privacy that I’m trying to honor for Greg because there is a lot of this journey that is in trenches and is awful and we’d like to leave them there. The transplant process takes a person through the wringer and it is evident on his face.
We are so thankful that the kids have been able to make a few short visits to see him. They are handling his physical appearance very well. I am so proud of these kiddos.. they are strong and resilient.
Specific prayer requests:
-His mouth to HEAL completely and no new sores come out.
-His blood counts to continue to rise.. more specifically the white blood count and ANC count.
-Him to continue to eat food to nourish his body
-Restful sleep
Today is day +9 post-transplant. While chemo and radiation were completed prior to the transplant, their effects are still very present and have made these past few days extremely difficult. We’re holding onto hope that he’s nearing a turning point soon. Today was a GREAT day. He did eat 1 applesauce, half a bowl of oatmeal, some protein for dinner and a bite of Mac n cheese. The nurses are so excited… so am I. Eating is just a difficult task because of the condition of his mouth and the sores. He is being seen by respiratory department to try to help bring him relief. I have cried many tears today because I feel like I can I begin to see life in his eyes again. We watching those blood levels now to see if they start rising. Rising blood levels should indicate that engraftment is starting.. meaning the new cells are taking over.
Some days things are changing as often as hourly so I get overwhelmed with what to update. Also, there’s a sense of privacy that I’m trying to honor for Greg because there is a lot of this journey that is in trenches and is awful and we’d like to leave them there. The transplant process takes a person through the wringer and it is evident on his face.
We are so thankful that the kids have been able to make a few short visits to see him. They are handling his physical appearance very well. I am so proud of these kiddos.. they are strong and resilient.
Specific prayer requests:
-His mouth to HEAL completely and no new sores come out.
-His blood counts to continue to rise.. more specifically the white blood count and ANC count.
-Him to continue to eat food to nourish his body
-Restful sleep
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