[Pam P]

My onc. ordered a blood transfusion. I just learned that before I left for my PET scan this a.m. So it was a long depressing day with no answers. First the PET and then across the street to the hospital for the transfusion. They couldn't get my port to work so had to do it by vein in arm. My poor one arm is so beat up with all the pokes these last two weeks. The nurses put in 2 doses of that stuff to 'unclog' ports but it still didn't work. I hope when I go to onc. office next week it will magically work.... otherwise more testing about that I suppose. I got 2 units of blood, but I don't feel anymore energy yet. I sure hope this works to bring my hemoglobin up and keep it stable around 9 at least again. I'm back at the rehab now, and still hope to go home tomorrow. THis has been a great place but it's starting to get depressing. I think I'll feel better in my own place and a more regular routine in my day. I'm also a little nervous about going home. I'm sure it will be more tiring at first but that's okay as long as I can manage getting what I need. Now I guess I just wait until I see the onc. Jan 6 to find out the next steps from here. Wait is a 4 letter word.