The Schedule as of today.

     Today we went to MCV for a blood test. The past week or so Gennie has been feeling tired. This normally means her hemoglobin is low. Well guess what it was 6.9 and normal for you and me is 12. With Gennie they hope to keep it above 8. We were about out the door when they got the results and we decided we would just extend the trip and get a unit of blood.
     The other day Judy our coordinator called and told us the FLAG treatment had worked the way it was intended to and it was now time to move on to testing. Next Tuesday and Wednesday we are scheduled for full day tests. These will include a stress test and lots of other stuff they need to know before the transplant. (how's that for technical) Then on the 9th of March we will have a consult to go over those results and hopefully set the schedule. I asked the doctor we worked with today what we should expect as to when Gennie would be admitted. He said late March or Early April. This is about a month behind what we thought. Not to worry, Gennie is doing great and we can wait. Also on the 9th Spud (Gennie's brother and donor) is also scheduled for test.
     Now for those of you who are also concerned how my weight loss program is going. I am down 28 pounds thus far and feel great. My goal is another 10 to 15 pounds but am in no hurry to get there. I plan to continue the nutri-system for at least until Gennie is released from the hospital. It is just so easy to prepare that it is easy to stay on it and it works. Somebody from nutri-system should contact me to do an ad.
     Sorry for not posting in a while but I promised not to report unless I had something to tell you. Well there you have it. Right now you know as much as we do. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. We are doing fine. It is interesting just how many of our friends are going through or have been through some difficult medical ordeal. I guess the lesson here is part of getting old just sucks. Other parts are  wonderful.  It is the mix we have to live with. Loyal and loving friends and family makes it tolerable.