DAY 23 APRIL 16

Lynnette Decided to Move Into Swankier Digs!!

Still Isolated!! Everything continues to go well though. Dr. Fedorenko came in the morning to give me my daily numbers. They all look good and normal.

He asked my about my psychology of seeing the numbers so low. He says it is not uncommon for patients to get a little freaked out over it. It doesn't bother me.

Day one of isolation my leukocytes were at 1.5. I was .022 yesterday and .02 today. He said he wants to see hair on my pillow!

My other blood levels still are in good positions. Just simmering!

Thought I would do a revisit of the room to give a refresher of my domain. Lynnette has graciously taken pictures of some cool sites. The weather has turned and it has been blue skies the past few days. Very nice!

Bed and Night Stand


Window View


Eating Area...There is a Cool Water Heating Device That Boils All My Water. Very Handy


Microwave and Refrigerator...A Small TV that I Haven't Even Turned On


Front Door Area...The Ceilings Are Very High. At Least 10 Feet. Like I Said Earlier the Room Is Always Comfortable


Breakfast...Oatmeal Banana Bread

Very Tender Roast Beef and Boiled Apples...There is Something to Be Learned with the Boiled Apples. Delicious!


Beef Stew Over Grain Beets and Bread and Pea Soup


Fish and Potatoes Bread and Egg


Comments

  1. Granny carenApril 16, 2019 at 1:13 PM

    So 4 meals..what would u get on TV anyway?..🙋💖🎶
    Can you listen to music.. Hair on your pillow interesting..🤓😊we love u

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  2. sallyApril 16, 2019 at 5:10 PM

    So good to hear that you are still positive and doing well. I like the way you write about your experience. We are still praying for you ❤️

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  3. Kristi ManselApril 17, 2019 at 8:40 AM

    When you come home, maybe you can help me study for upgrade. Have some things I wanna run by you. Keep up the good work. Love and hugs. Glad the sunshine out. It’s good for the soul.

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