So the result of the CT Scan yesterday was that Leo has the RSV Virus, which may sound familiar to those of you that have kids as it's actually quite common in younger kids. But since Leo's immune system is so compromised, the effects of the virus are multiplied. He did have a procedure this morning, called a bronchoscopy, where they insert a camera though his mouth to examine his airways for inflammation or other irregularities. He was sleeping for the procedure, and was pretty groggy most of the day. Because he has this viral infection, he had to be moved to another room. His current room is no longer on the oncology unit as he is now on the medical surgical unit. But I guess this room has negative pressure, which is supposed to prevent the virus from infecting other patients in the building. How he got the virus, we don't know, but at this point, the doctors want the virus to run its course. He will be in the medical surgical unit until the virus passes, then he will go back to the oncology unit.
The WBC count of 3 that I told you about the other day was a fluke. His counts are still increasing, but right now, it is at 0.9, which is still good, as he started at 0.1 last week. So he's making progress, but not as huge of a jump as originally thought. This viral infection that he's picked up has put a bit of a bump on the road, but I know that the doctors are doing their best to get him back on track.
My tooth is doing ok, in case anyone is wondering. The pain isn't nearly as bad as it was yesterday, but it's still a bit painful. It's tolerable, so I'll be ok...:(
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ReplyDeleteWe Care about you too B. No hard candy for you...
ReplyDelete"Just keep swimming...just keep swimming..." famous quote from Finding Nemo. But seriously we are all pulling for Leo and your tooth pull! Thanks for the update. -Thad :)
ReplyDeleteI think a 0.9 of wbc is still very awesome. Like you said he did start out with such a low count and on top of that he has been fighting this viral infection, but yet it has risen to 0.9 in spite of all of that. So, I think that is still very encouraging. Given how low the white count was, I am sure the doctors did anticipate some kind of respirator infection and are not surprised by it. It sure will pass. Hang in there and pls take good care of your tooth. No, no more hard candy for you but you get lots and lots and lots of hugs.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
gigi