Monday is starting with a fresh bag-o-blood for me here from my home in the oncology ward. I've never had a transfusion before, so it's kind of tripping me out. Looking up at someone else's blood hanging from my R-2 unit, dripping down through the pump into my heart. My platelets counts are low, and expected outcome from the chemo, so this looks to be pretty standard procedure. They've been talking about the possibility for the past few days here. So, add it to the list of science experiments that I've undergone over the years. New blood! Perhaps I'll again be bouncing off the walls with new energy before too long.
Leukemia, Crohn's and Alternatives. The journey started at age two with Ulcerative Colitis and since, many major surgeries and the removal of my colon, spleen and gall bladder. I've had a J-pouch and now a permanent ileostomy, a Crohn's diagnosis followed by Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I've seen and experienced the traditional, the holistic and the far out. I am using this blog as a forum to inform, educate, entertain and as a personal healing tool. I hope my journey offers you something worthwhile.
Fundraising Countdown
The support and fundraising that has happened on my behalf has touched my heart and has made alternative cancer treatment a possibility for me. Donations continue to be my primary funding for healthy food, supplements, living expenses and medical bills. If you feel moved to give to my Health and Wellness Fund, please follow the Paypal "Donate" button below. To avoid Paypal's 3% fee, checks or cash can be sent to Zachariah Walker, 1003 Chipeta Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Blessings!
*CRITICAL ANGELES HOSPITAL VISIT: CURRENT ESTIMATED COST = $25,000. AHHH! PLUS UNEXPECTED CRISIS CONTROL AND 4 DAYS IN ICU*
4 comments:
You are amazing. So much love for you
Keep the faith, and rock on with the positivity! Accepting all the love and support honors us all and teaches us to being able to open our hearts more fully to life. Love you brother Z. Todd Rohlsson
Oh man, now you're bragging about getting new blood.
What's next? "Hey, I'm Zach and I get to sit in bed and order whatever I want from a gluten free menu and get waited on by nurses. La-tee-da!"
This thing has gone to your head and I'm not sure I like your attitude, sir!
Stay positive and know you have all our love, healing thoughts and best wishes. So behave yourself, your Tuesday and Thursday "Mom's" (Ginger, Maria and Toni) will be up to check on you tomorrow and make sure you are behaving yourself. Cheers!!!
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