Blah. Jeff Update.

[kscwgirl]

So. Jeff has been feeling REALLY crappy the past couple of weeks. He's been dizzy, weak, falling over when he stands up (which frankly, is incredibly bad on my nerves), not able to eat and just generally not good. They gave him some new medication last Friday and it helped a little bit but not enough. He has bruises everywhere from falling and he looks awful.. grey almost. Anyway.. he had chemo today and his blood counts are just bottomed out. He is very anemic, even though he's been taking iron pills. He's STILL not back to work (since March) and we're almost out of unemployment. So.. she has been suggesting a blood transfusion for a few weeks now and he's told her no every time. Today it was no longer a choice. She said without the transfusion he can't go back to work for another two months, and there's no way we can afford that. We can't afford for him to be home now
So... he gets a blood transfusion on Monday at 7:30. At least 2 units, maybe 3. PLEASE keep him in your thoughts.. he's pretty nervous about it but I really hope this helps him... this is wearing on me to be honest.. and it's worse on him I know, but man I'm so tired.

Thanks guys.

[Arual]

Sara, I'm sorry to hear that you and your husband have to go through this. I haven't ever been through this with my husband, but only with my mom and my father in law (both had terrible cancer...). My father in law didn't want to have blood transfusions either, like Jeff though it got to a point that he no longer had a choice. Once he got the transfusions, he felt sooooo much better and he wondered why he waited so long, LOL! So, my hope for you and Jeff, is that he has the same feeling!

Good luck to you both!

[nesser1981]

Keira had to have a transfusion twice, it made a huge difference. Hugs & prayers for you guys!

[nanienamou]

I'm so sorry. I hope the transfusion will help. Sending positive thoughts.

[NatalieKW]

Bless both of your hearts! I had four blood transfusions and platelets after having my twins. I was unconscious for the whole thing though. Best of luck!

[SeattleSheri]

:hugs I'm so sorry Sara, I can't imagine how much this is weighing on you. It's hard to see a loved one ill. Hopefully he will feel a lot better after the transfusion.

[sarahbhb]

Oh, Sara, I'm so sorry. Sending all kinds of crazy positive thoughts your way.

[jacinda]

Oh Sara, I'm so sorry. I'm sure he will feel a ton better after the transfusion though. Prayer to you and your family.

[Kara]

My dad needed several transfusions during chemo and they really helped a lot. He is doing great now! I hope they'll help Jeff, too. Big hugs!

[LJSDesigns]

I will keep praying for you Sara. You all have been through so much, I hope the transfusion helps!

[Penny Springmann]

Keeping you in my thoughts!

[ayaandjudah]

Sara,

I had six transfusions following my second birth. It was not scary. They'll give him Tylenol and benedryl before he gets the blood. Then it's just like an IV but it's blood. Feels no different.

Normally one unit takes three hours to get. Five of mine were done emergently so they took about three minutes each, hand pumped in. But my last one was a three hour one.

I'd be happy to talk to him about it if it will help ease his worries.

[heathergw]

oh gosh Sara!!! Definitely keeping him and you and my thoughts and prayers

[cardinalskate]

Oh Sara, I'll be sending you all all my good thoughts. I hope it helps as much as everyone is saying. That would be great. And I can't imagine how hard it is for you. Hang in there, sweetie. :bighug:

[lovely1m]

I hope the transfusion works. I can't imagine the stress and fear you are feeling. Hugs!

[YepBrook]

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry to hear he is feeling so awful. I hope the transfusions will go well and give him relief!

[isaacsmom]

I know how hard this can be -- we did not want to give Isaac a transfusion when he was sick with meningitis. We got to the point where the doctor said, I'm doing this because he needs it -- whether you like it or not. But I will say, looking back, it was the turning point in his recovery. His body had been fighting so hard, and this was just the boost he needed to get back on track. Try not to worry, and know that this is going to help his body to get stronger. (((hugs)))

[Julie Billingsley]

hoping that he feels good after the transfusion! My MIL had several over the years and they made her feel SO much better!

[joelsgirl]

Sorry, Sara. I hope he'll be a good patient and that athis will make him feel better.

[Lyd]

Hugs Sara. I can't imagine everything you are going through. I hope everything will go well and that he'll feel a lot better after the transfusion.

[dana]

so sorry, sara (((hugs))) - but hoping he has good results with the transfusion!

[jessica31876]

You are all in my thoughts & prayers Sara. Praying the transfusion makes a great improvement in how he is feeling and the treatments whether they are chemo or radiation start to kick cancer butt!!

[origami]

Prayers and positive thoughts headed your way!

[kscwgirl]

Thanks guys!! i'm encouraged to hear so many success stories, that makes me feel a little better

[xboxmom]

Oh Sara, I feel so bad for you guys. I really hope he starts to feel better soon. Hugs and lots of prayers going out to you.

[webseitler]

I think about you all all the time. I will certainly pray!

[rach3975]

Praying that Jeff feels so much better afterward and that you guys can hang in there until he can go back to work!

[pomi]

Thinking of you both Sara and I really hope the transfusion helps a lot.

Like Alisa, I got six units after my first birth and without problems. Hopefully it will be a boost for Jeff's body.

[Lizzy257]

Thinking of you all Sara. x

[ayaandjudah]

Wow, Majda, I never met anyone else who got as many as I did. Being that I know how bad off we had to be in order to get so many units, I am sorry to hear it. I'd be interested in comparing war stories if you want to PM me your birth story.

Sara, there was no option with me, I required all six units but I was very scared of the entire thing. My OB explained to me how when you are that bad off even one unit can turn someone from being critical to being OK.

I bet Jeff gets some units and feels like a new man. When my Aunt had leukemia the transfusions made her feel so much better. And I'm totally convinced that I recovered as well as I did because six people took time out of their days to give the ultimate gift.

So many hugs.

Originally Posted by pomi

Thinking of you both Sara and I really hope the transfusion helps a lot.

Like Alisa, I got six units after my first birth and without problems. Hopefully it will be a boost for Jeff's body.

[Moodyjudy]

I hope this is going to make him feel better. You are both in my thoughs.

[Sarah8914]

Oh, I do hope it makes all the difference! I'm so sorry you have to go through this!

[k23m]

I have no experience, but it sounds like this could be a good boost for him!! Praying for you both...

[maryinaz]

Praying this is the boost he needs!

[kendallt]

Continued prayers for you guys, Sara, and a big hug to you!

[taracotta7]

Sara, you know you got my prayers. You all need a break. (and not the kind of break that JJ took care of!) ((HUGS))

[LenaGardner]

I had four blood transfusions back in 2008 and I felt SO much better afterwards! (The reason I kept having to have repeated transfusions was that my spleen was destroying the blood after they infused it, so it took a few tries to get it to "stick"). I was worried about it but I felt SO much better when it was over! I felt better quickly, too!