The operation to install the port is tentatively scheduled for 10:15 this morning. It should take around 45 minutes. They are doing another blood count now, but everything should be good. He needed a 50,000 count on the platelets before they would do surgery, and he was at 49,000 after the first platelet transfusion. They did a second one, so his numbers should come back well within range.
If all goes as planned, the treatment phase will start tomorrow morning.
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Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Andrew's Story
On April 5, 2010 we took Andrew into the doctor because he was having trouble breathing. The doctor recommended a steriod treatment. Before giving steriods, they needed to check his white blood cell count. His white blood cell and platelet counts came back low. The doctor observed Andrew for about a week before sending us to a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist. This new doctor did a bone marrow scan to see what was happening inside Andrew's bone marrow. Andrew was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia. Aplastic Anemia is a blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to replace new blood cells. This blog has been made in order to inform our family and friends of Andrew's treatments and hospital stay. Please feel free to share with other people. If you are interested in becoming a bone marrow donor please visit http://www.marrow.org/ for further information.
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- More Platelets
- Bone Marrow and Blood Drive for Andrew
- More Platelets for Andrew
- Weekend update
- One visit down, many to go
- First doctor visit after leaving the hospital
- Thank You!
- We spoke too soon....
- You Know We Love You, But...
- Heading Home Soon
- Where We Go From Here
- Saved at the Last Second
- Still Trying
- Back to the "Arm Poke" IV
- Nothing Is Ever Easy With Andrew
- Kidney and blood pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- Fifth treatment
- Fourth Treatment, Sixth Platelet Transfusion
- Third treatment
- Platelet transfusion
- Go Blue!
- Day two of treatment
- First day
- Andrew's bandages changed for the first time....
- Two hours in
- Finally
- Pushing Treatment Back, One Last Time
- Andrew unplugged
- Horse Serum. Rabbit Serum.
- Andrew Reacts to Test Dose
- Treatment Begins
- Another blood transfusion
- Contacting Andrew
- Therapy Pushed Back
- Some good news
- Complications
- Surgery Is Successful
- Andrew's Port Placement
- Port at 10:15
- A Long First Night
- Two Transfusions
- Well...
- On our way....
- Together At Last
- No Match
- Platelet Transfusion
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2 comments:
Good Morning to the Miller's! We are praying that all goes well today! Big hugs and kisses! We love you!
The Macks Family
Andrew, we love you and are praying for your quick recovery!! Melanie can't wait to see you when you are all better!! We will keep the prayers coming!!
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