Post Stem Cell Transplant

You may be wondering how Nathan is doing. There’s not much new to report. He handled receiving his stem cell transplant well. The roughest thing the last couple days has been pain from his throat to his stomach. He’s taking morphine for that pain. So, you can pray for the lining of his gastrointestinal system to heal quickly. He also receives I.V. nutrition but can eat anything by mouth that he can tolerate. Mainly he eats yogurt, a milk shake, or tapioca pudding. He continues to walk in the hall about 15 minutes each day and takes frequent naps. His blood counts are checked each day – today he received platelets to prevent bleeding. They are giving him antibiotics and anti-viral meds to prevent illnesses. Cards, gifts, and his computer helps pass some time – e-mails, music, and watching DVDs.

Tim and Carol