Extremely tired

 Hello everyone,

The doctors did start new drugs for a UTI late last night. It took quite awhile to start to work. This is not a good time to get an infection!  So the doctors feel like they have it under control at this point based on her labs etc.  Unfortunately,  Cathie did not sleep again last night so today she is extremely tired and dealing with all the effects of the transplant too.  New drugs and her body is very sore, achy ( from the harsh drugs from last week ) and from laying in bed all the time because now her blood pressure is doing crazy things. More on this later....

Cathie tried to take a walk around the nurses station with help from the nurses to move some muscles but that was cut short due to " extreme exhaustion."

The doctors say this  all is "normal" at this stage of the transplant.  The extreme exhaustion will be around for several weeks to a month.  

I'm sure when Cathie feel stronger she will give you more details.

Please please keep Cathie in your prayers.  This is a difficult time for her.

Thank you, Andy

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  1. Drewbud77February 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM

    Such a tough valley your in my love. So many are praying for you!❤️

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