Michael had his first plasma transfer today. Kinda neat technology. It requires a high volume IV inserted into your jugular vein. A pump draws your blood out to a machine that has a centrifuge. The spinning of the centrifuge forces the red blood cells outward because they are heavier than the plasma. So your plasma is syphoned off and replaced with new plasma and pumped back into your vein. Or something like that. The old plasma contains the rogue antibodies that may be causing him problems. Michael did well.
This phase of treatment will last for a few days, and we hope to see some results after the 4th or 5th treatment. For now, he doesn't talk but seems to recognize us. He has the tube out of his nose and we hope he will begin eating again soon. He needs to eat and get stronger.
Today was a little better than yesterday and for now that is all that counts.
One day closer to getting Michael well...sending lots of love and prayers<3
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Thank you so much for the continued updates.
ReplyDeleteI know it is a daily struggle to see everything you all have been through. Michael and all of you are in our prayers daily! Regina Bell
I read your blog daily, Mike. My prayers are with you and your family. If you need help, I'm in Houston - can be there in 4 hours. Just say the word.
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