December 9, 2009

Trystan woke up a couple of times through the night complaining that her legs and arms were hurting. This is normally a sign that her white count/neutrophils are high.

Took Trystan to Maryville Quest for bloodwork then we were on our way to see the surgeon. As soon as we arrived at the doctors office they sent us over for x-rays, as they have done every visit since surgery. Chest x-ray was clear and he said that her leg was still healing and looking good. He also told us that she no longer needs to wear her leg brace. Although she isn't needing to wear the leg brace she is still pretty much non-weight bearing on her right leg. She will be going to physical therapy to learn how to use crutches and to know what 50% weight bearing feels like.

Soon after finishing our appointment the clinic called with counts. Trystan's counts are not too bad for being a week out of the start of her last chemo. Her neutrophils were a little elevated so it was suggested to skip todays shot and resume them tomorrow morning. Also, no transfusions are needed at this time. We are to report back for more bloodwork on Friday.