Sorry for the long silence. I finally got officially check into Emory on Friday AM. Friday as a bit of a long day. First thing we had to do was go to the admissions desk, wait, get labs done, wait, etc. Then down to Radiology for more waiting, then called back- only to sit in my prep chair for another 2 hours. I was right by the nurses station there, and it was like watching the mess at City Hall or something. Friday afternoon, and no one wants to take on any responsibility for anything. But, I digress. Anyway, finally, the practitioner made it over to me, and got me prepped for the first step in this new jouney.
Since I am doing the transplant this time, and because of the 24 hour infusions of chemo that will occur, I had to have a central line placed. Basically, I have a tube about the size of a pencil placed into my jugular vein. From the point it is put into my neck, part of it goes down the vein close to my heart. The other end of it is fished underneath my skin to an outlet at about the 10 o'clock position on my right peck. There are 3 different little tubes sticking out of that outlet that all feed into the main tube. It looks like I'm ready to be hooked up to a flat screen tv or an AV receiver or something. The line is painless, but I think it will def be restrictive of many of my normal exercise routines, as to not damage it. The installation was also painless. They doped me up pretty good and gave me little shots to numb up my skin. The only thing I felt were the little pricks for the numbing shots. But I didn't give a shit about those, as I was high as a kite.
My room is in the Emory Main University hospital #E716. Not too bad. I have a great view right over the emory track. So, I'll at least get to watch some exercise. Yay- watching, just what I like to do.
I'll be here until Monday. I've had my first dose of juice. It was only a 2 hour deal at 10:00 last night. Piece of cake. I was given anti nausea meds, and a sleeping pill to take as soon as it was done. Knocked right out. Woke up a 7:30 this am feeling fine and ate a full breakfast. Even had a biscuit. DOn't know when the last one was I had one of those. My next dose will probably be the nasty. It will be at 10:00 tonight, and will be a full 24 hour infusion. On Sunday, I will have another 2 hour session sometime. And then sunday nite at 3AM, I'll get something for 12 hours- but this is a med to help with side effects from one of the drugs. It is to protect my piss bag (bladder). That should end about 3:00 Monday afternoon and then I'm outie.
I've got tons more to write about, but I'll save my thoughts to have something to do for later.
Sounds like a typical Friday afternoon at Emory. I'm sure the ER is even crazier.
I hope they keep giving you the good stuff with the chemo. And I hope you are sharing the good stuff with Melissa :)
I'm thinking of you guys.
Posted by: Matt E | April 12, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Jeff-
I am thinking of you everyday and I know you can fight this and win!! I am constantly amazed by you and your amazing attitude. I love you so very much!!! Keep fighting and let me know how I can help you or my sister. I can be there in 2 hours... honest, please let me know!!! love you!! L
Posted by: Laura | April 13, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Jeff - this is Matt's friend Jenny. Matt has updated me and I just wanted to wish you the best through the coming weeks. Your positive attitude is inspiring! I'm glad to hear you get a few days off after tomorrow. Hope to see you again soon. Take care - Jenny
Posted by: Jenny | April 13, 2008 at 05:49 PM