DAY 28 APRIL 21

Exited Isolation!!!


I am dressed in my favorite clothes. A T-shirt and shorts! Makes me happy!

After my morning yoga and breakfast routine I was just sitting in my chair wondering exactly how the day was going to play out. I like to get my bath and new clothes on sooner than later.

My favorite nurse who speaks a lot of English was here. I asked her if she knew what was going to happen. She gave me a new Kung Fu suit and said I could change.

Standing in my underwear getting ready to bath Anastasia the office manager knocked on the door and said I was officially released from isolation! I could take a real shower and put on normal clothes. Perfect timing!

And that was it! Had a very pleasant shower and scrubbed off 9 days of isolation. Actually the vodka bath keeps you very clean. Never smelled.

I was able to go out and visit with Katja for a little while. Then had lunch and Lynnette arrived in the early afternoon.

Have been able to visit Johan and Pip again. Very nice day!

So tomorrow I will have a final transfusion before I depart and have an exit interview with Dr. Fedorenko.

My numbers today are Leukocytes 4.77 Hemoglobin 92 and Platelets 99

When I return home bacteria and infection will not be my friends. I will be eating no fresh food for two to three months. Not around anyone sick. They prefer you to stay away from groups for a few months. Mask worn in public areas.

It will be interesting but nice to be home!

Free Outside!!!

My Process of How To Lose Hair...Every Time I Go To The Bathroom I Scrub My Head With a Dry Towel and Little by Little I Am Getting Rid of Hair


Breakfast


Brunch


Dinner...Fish Potatoes Bread and an Easter Egg...I Guess with All The Excitement I Missed My Lunch Photo

Exit Strategy Back Home



Comments

  1. UnknownApril 21, 2019 at 9:07 PM

    Congratulations on your release from Isolation!! So happy you can see the light at the end of the tunnel!. Even though you're loosing hair, you still seem to have a lot on your head. The vodka bath sounds interesting. Is it actually vodka or some kind of rubbing alchoho? Happy Easter Greetings coming your way! Dave & Sharon

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  2. Granny carenApril 21, 2019 at 9:28 PM

    Happy Easter and what wonderful day to you..🤓😊🌼

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  3. HaileyApril 22, 2019 at 5:11 AM

    So glad you are out of isolation!

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  4. JanineApril 22, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    You DID it! Oh happy day! We promise to stay away and keep our germs to ourselves for awhile. Happy Easter, Paul. Very excited and hopeful for you. Love, Janine and Greg

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  5. KellyApril 23, 2019 at 2:28 AM

    Has to be very emotional on so many levels. You are truly an inspiration to everyone and Lynnette is unbelievable. Love you both. Have a safe trip home.

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  6. GaryApril 23, 2019 at 11:50 AM

    Hey Paul, Gary reads your blog to me and we have watched you be strong and an inspiration through this whole process. It sounds like you have made many friends and we love the food pictues ... hahaha. Our prayers are with you and Lynnette and we are so happy you are out of Isolation and nearing the end of your month in Russia and will be home soon. Much Love! Gary and Michelle

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