The Disco Biscuits have arrived. Pictured are my 15 doses of Busulfan. I'll take this every 6 hours starting tonight at 6 all the way through Monday AM at 6. After the 6:00 am dose on Mondayl, I'll head up to the clinic for I believe 3 days of liquid yuck.
Each dose has its own seperate bottle. Each bottle contains 6 capsules with 7 small tablets inside of them.
The doc says this is the strong stuff that will wipe my bone marrow out. However, incidence of nausea is very low with this, so hopefully it won't be too rough other than the fatigue and lack of hunger. Oh, and the metal taste in my mouth.
I'm pretty much scared shitless by this stuff, but I'll do whatever it takes. Hopefully, this will do what it is supposed to do, and I won't have to mess with it again.
I've almost broken down like 3 times today with all the support we have been getting. Whether it is donating platelets on my behalf, sending group get well cards or whatever. Its so touching. I really can't believe it sometimes.
I'll sign off for now and give an update how the nasty is going in a couple of days.
At least its not a suppository
Posted by: Felkey | July 24, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Those don't look like they taste even a little bit good! Jeff, I'm thinking about you like crazy.
Posted by: Pam | July 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM
How are you Zoning your med's? :)
Always thinking of you!!!! Keep up the good spirits and the updates!!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 25, 2008 at 11:16 AM
jeff,
Chip Corley (my brother) and I are keeping up with your blog and are praying for you. I am also going to make an appointment on Monday morning. I hope you remember who I am and I will talk to you later.
Lynn
Posted by: lynn (corley) Knyff | July 25, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Sending thoughts your way...might even chew on some tin foil just for some empathy time. Then again, maybe not.
Hoping things are moving along as smoothly as possible.
-Jules
Posted by: Jules | July 25, 2008 at 06:38 PM
I saw the look on your face and thought for a second that you were posing with a pyramid of beer cans that you can consumed.
Still praying for ya, buddy! You're one hella cyborg.
Dana
Posted by: Dana Baum | July 25, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Game on is right!! Busulfin Boy!!! 6 hours seams like a lot of time between doses, but as you will see it is like taking a shot of beer every minute for an hour. Easier said than done!!
You couldn't have planned your transplant day any better. It looks our other B-Days will be very close to each other. My transplant was on Aug 5th 2005. Just think, the annual parties will be twice as big!!
The next few weeks will be rough, but with a great wife/caregiver like Melissa you'll come out on the other side of this all squeaky clean.
Emily and I continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers! I'll be in Tues and swing by and say hello.
Jason
Posted by: Jason Harrison | July 25, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Jason- you are exactly right! I'm doing great w the pills- don't feel bad at all. I'm getting tired from having to stay up until midnight to take one and then getting up at 5:30 to take the next one. Then 8:00 for the other stuff I'm taking. Its a crazy cycle- but I'll be off the pills Monday AM. Stop in and see me on Tuesday if you are in clinic for sure. I'll be hangin.
Posted by: jeff | July 26, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Hang in there Jeff & Melissa! We're thinking of you and sending lots of well wishes your way!
Posted by: Jill & Phil | July 28, 2008 at 05:30 AM
Jeff, this picture of you just shows me what a great sense of humor and positive outlook you have! Just know that you are in the thoughts of so many, me included! By the way, former boot camper, Ann Guerrant, wanted me to let you know that she's thinking of you too. I keep her updated on you.
Posted by: Paige | July 28, 2008 at 11:43 AM
You and Melissa are in my thoughts and prayers...your sense of humor and bring it on attitude continue to inspire.
I think we should have sent you down to Presidente/Tropical to make them pay up - LOL...
Posted by: Geralynn | July 28, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Jeff,
You are the man. Hang in there brother. Looking forward to seeing you get this stuff behind you. I know you will.
Posted by: Joe C | July 28, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Jeff,
It was great to see you & Melissa yesterday at the clinic! You've always got such a great attitude, it's really something to admire man. Wishing you the best with the nasty and obviously with your transplant. I'll be in soon to donate platlets again to the cause. Take care bro!!!
Posted by: Joshua | July 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Jeff, I've been thinking about you all the time and lurking on your blog to see what your status is. Your attitude and strength amaze me - you are such a strong person and I know you're going to be just fine. Keep your head up, I'm donating platelets in a few weeks, and I hope to see you soon!
Alisa
Posted by: Alisa - Piedmont AM | July 30, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Thinking about you on the eve of your new birthday. I really admire you and your strong spirit!! Keep it up!!
Paige
Posted by: Paige Philyaw-Limbo | July 30, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Hump day it is, and hoping it's the last day of the liquid gold!!??
I'll be up Saturday around lunch for my platelet date...let me know if you need anything/can have anything...tequila? Jager? Zone bars?!?!
Thinking about you guys.
Posted by: Jules | July 30, 2008 at 03:03 PM
So does this mean you're negative one day old today?! Sweet! Think of all the things you get to do again!
Hang in there, bud. We've got some fun JWOD's coming up for you that you're going to love to see. We promise to bring some by the house.
Posted by: Jilly G | July 31, 2008 at 11:10 AM