This morning I checked into Scripps Green Hospital for the big event. Thus far I have a few bags of potassium, and two transfusions of whole blood. Surprisingly to me, they switched to the donor's type, O-, for the second transfusion (I'm A-). I didn't realize the donor had a different blood type and it didn't matter (but they are switching because?). Apparently he's what they call a "universal donor" (not that I know he's a he — I have no information about him except that two he began the premeds necessary for collection. What a remarkably great thing to do for someone else!
If you wish to send me mail, send to:
Lonnie J Nesseler
Rm B353
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla CA 92037
If you have my regular home number, it's rings here. The hospital number is 858-554-2595
I'm happy, I look great, and have zero doubt or fear. Tuesday is when they whack me with the lower-dose melphalan, and Wednesday is when I get the donor cells. Wish me luck!
(By the way, the first conditioning chemo for me — thymoglobin — is made from rabbits!)
Wish you a successful ride on this new journey. Later in the month,we will stop by and see you when we are at the beach.
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Eric
Palm Desert, CA
I am praying for you, Lon. I know all is going to go well.
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ReplyDeleteGood luck, I know you will do well.
Let me know if I can do anything . . .
Dr.J
You silly Wabbit... bet you'll be hopping around in no time!!! The Mega-Intender Machine is pulsing away in your direction....
ReplyDeleteMatch, match down the field, fighting for Eli (that is, Lonnie)!
ReplyDeleteOops, originally I had written 535, but the room is 353! @#$%% steroids.....
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