Thursday, January 27, 2011

COMPLETE REMISSION 18 Months Post Transplant!!!

Got the call a short while ago.... Dom continues to show a "Complete Response" to his treatment.  Wowie Zowie.... cried for a couple of seconds, then got a real shit-eating grin on my face that refuses to change!

Wendy and Nan at the Beach

Wendy and I just got back from the condo on Tuesday.  We took advantage of the 5 nights that she had off to blow out of town.

PCB is gearing up for Spring Break.  The local businesses have begun getting notifications of when the colleges have off and how many students TOTAL will be on vacation. They don't know how many of those students have chosen PCB as their destination yet.

But, as for now, the town is deserted other than "Snow Birds", many of whom are Canadian.

Wendy and I found ourselves BOWLING 3 days in a row.  Big fun.  We'd grab a beer, put on our bowling shoes, look at each other and say, "WE'RE BOWLERS!!!!!!".   Who'da thunk it?  Not us thirty years ago!













So, basically bounced between the bowling alley and our bar right across the street.  It's actually the Beach Package Store, but Donn turned it into a neat "local" hangout.  Delightful place and a delightful crowd.  Here's some pics:

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Dom's Most Recent Numbers.... Looking Good!

Hi Gang-

Our patient is doing well.  We SHOULD get his M-Spike results today....  Cross your fingers for us!

18 MONTH POST-TRANSPLANT:

WBC:   6.0
HCT:   36.7
PLATELETS:   223
ANC:   4000

He's still going to Physical Therapy 3 days per week and not too thrilled with the results, thus far.  CT Scan showed basic degenerative stuff....collapsed discs, bulging discs, etc.  As painful as it is, it was "good news".

Will post M-Spike when I get the call.  Hope all is well with you guys!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Final pics.... how about some adults for a change?!

Ric, Jen and Dom

Ric, Dom, Richard's Dad and Richard  (Jennifer's husband)

Ric and Richard

Tony (Jill's husband) and Ryan

Tony

"Come on Uncle Tony.....fill 'er up!  Aunt Nan is the only one who can see us and she won't tell!
Richard taking a much earned break