It hurt…like nothing I ever felt…

This battle I am wage against this disease essential thrombocytosis (ET for short) changed today. I have written that numerous times I have no symptoms thus far. Today that still stands true, however today I had a bone marrow biopsy…..it was necessary but hurt like a bitch….like nothing I ever felt. I will get the results in 7 days…..the good news is my platelets went down albeit slightly…and other than the fact that the blood tests show I have higher than normal platelets all the other tests have come back negative….so next was bone marrow biopsy which they did yesterday. It was done by my new buddy Erin….who did an awesome job and I can tell we are going to buddies for a long time…I was lucky to have her take care of me yesterday….and like I said I find out the results in 7 days. But more good news is that because my platelets have actually gone down instead of going up I don’t have to start on any medication ….so although the bone marrow biopsy was not a great experience I am happy not to have to start taking any medication …at least not yet. So I always try to take the positives out of everything….so the positives not in any particular order (1) I got to meet Erin…who did a great job taking care of me and answering my 1000 questions all with a smile….oh and Kiona and her had a good laugh about men handling pain…(not sure that is a positive ha ha ha)  2.) no medication yet….(3) Platelets went DOWN  to 720. 4.)  We are so blessed to have the Suzanne and Lizzy   in our life who took care of Nolan while I was at the Rex Cancer Center….  In life anytime you can meet great people no matter what happens your day is a success….So although I endured a painful procedure, and I am hurting today….Yesterday….was a good day….So that is it for now….I am doing great….and I hope you are too….Happy Friday

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