We did not sleep well last night. We were so anxious to get the PetScan results. Jim got up by 6:00 am even though the shuttle didn't leave until 7:30. First things first Jim had a pulmonary function test. His test results were better than the one he had pre-transplant. Next we went to Suite 4 for lab work and vitals. They took 7 vials of blood. Lastly we went into Suite 2 and waited for Dr. Sauter to talk to us. Shani came in first. She had a slight worried look on her face. Jim and I must have looked like two deer in the headlights because she asked softly how we were doing. What she meant was how was he feeling from a sinus infection stand point. We told her we were worried about the PET and then she nonchalantly said Oh it was fine except for the sinus area lighting up.
WHAT...just like that! The PetScan shows no sign of disease. This is one of many PetScans Jim will have over the next 2 years to monitor his condition but what a way to start! We now can return home on Thursday. There are many problems that can still arise but we will continue to take life one day at a time.
Before we left we gave Dr. Sauter and Shani presents and took a few pictures. Jim will see a colleague of Dr. Sauter's in two weeks at Georgetown Hospital and will return for a follow up at MSK on September 16th.
This captures us nervously waiting for the PetScan results and then Jim with his awesome transplant doctor and Shani.
Thank you everyone for the prayers and good thoughts. God is good.
We've been waiting months to hear those words...you are COMING HOME! And there are no signs of disease!!!! Virginia awaits you on Thursday. What a wonderful day with such wonderful news. You all did it!
ReplyDeleteSo many tears of joy. I am so happy for Mr. and Mrs. Boss and their family. I knew Jimmy had all the strength in the world and he made it through this horrible ordeal with the love of his life and the BEST caregiver on this earth. Much love and tons of hugs and kisses. Hooray! Nothing but blue skies and VIRGINIA .. she awaits you!
ReplyDeleteSo many tears of joy. I am so happy for Mr. and Mrs. Boss and their family. I knew Jimmy had all the strength in the world and he made it through this horrible ordeal with the love of his life and the BEST caregiver on this earth. Much love and tons of hugs and kisses. Hooray! Nothing but blue skies and VIRGINIA .. she awaits you!
ReplyDeleteWe can breathe now! What a great picture of dad and what a wonderful team of people. We are so lucky to have had them by dad's side through this. Tomorrow can't come soon enough. LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteWords aren't enough! So instead I'll say, fantastic pulmonary test and what presents did you give them? I'm nosy! Deb
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