Quick update- William's surgery to place the temporary line in the groin has been scheduled for Friday morning. There is a chance that it may even be placed as early as tomorow but, if it does not get placed tomorrow (depends on surgeons schedule) then it will definitely happen for the scheduled time on Friday! I am not sure if I explained why a new line was necessary but just in case I didn't, a new line is needed because Williams current central line is only 8mm in diameter. If the team were to try to collect the cells from a line smaller than 12mm, there is a possibility that the cells would get damaged and broken-thus the reason for a new line, a 12 mm line that will be placed into the femoral artery in the groin area.
I was told that the procedure to place the line will take approximately 45 minutes.
Once the line is placed and William wakes up from surgery, William will return to his room where the ASpheresis process will begin. Please pray that the surgery will be successful, that there will be no complications, and that William's body is strong enough provide all of the stem cells needed, and that our medical team is blessed with knowledge,compassion, calmness and grace of God.
I have not been able to get my hands on the report from last Friday's bone marrow aspirations but, considering that they actually scheduled the surgery I would say that the results came back in our favor!!!
Keep on keepin' on!
Live Strong in answered prayers!
2 comments:
Hi Lois. Tell William I am thinking about him and miss our wars. Buddy is still a big dopey dog and is a great source of entertainment! Hope he is feeling well.
All our prayers are with you.
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