I feel a rhythm has develped now. I am comfortable with the hospital regimens like vitals, weight measurement and bloodwork done between 2 & 4 AM so they can have the results before rounds at 8 AM. What is not so clear is the was nurses/doctors determine what I get, for how long and why. Sometimes it falls into place, like a certain pill for nausea; other times they seem to guess "Let's try this for tonight and then re-evaluate." It's sorta like the TV show "House", NOT! They always explain why they are trying that protocol and what should be the effect.
I now have two things that have developed. High Blood Pressure is starting to show up so I am on a BP pill. The second is related to that. I have two different blood pressures at the same time. My left arm can be 130/69 and my right arem 157/77. My nurse was surprised by this and discussed it what the staff on duty. Looks like it happens but rare. This is typical Peter-vampire; I am rare.
I continue to fight a losing battle with hair. I can pull out at least 20-30 strands without any pain and the shower drain is gross. Shouldn't take too long to finish, or may just cut off the rest to save time.
Well, that's a quick update. Please continue to comment on blog and send cards and pictures. Jess' pictures of Liddy and Miles are great. Thank them for their support. I promise I will play with them as soon as I get out of this.
I love you all and can feel your energy during my down times. Remember to give blood and blood products everytime you can. Call Kim Lyle for details.
Peter
PS: Carl, if you want to learn the man story you have to call on my cellphone.
