August 3, 2012 10:04PM
Kristine had her first go at the blood filtering (called Therakos photopheresis) last Thursday. It went well with Kristine feeling a bit fatigued afterwards. When she went back in for her second treatment the following day, the nurse was unable to get the needle into Kristine's vein. She tried and tried, then Dave asked her to try again but the nurse was unable to succeed. So now Kristine must have her port put back in her chest so that she can resume the photopheresis treatments. She's scheduled to have the port put in on Monday. She will then restart her treatment going twice a week on two consecutive days for 4 weeks, rest for 1 week, then resume treatments again every other week, twice a week on consecutive days. She'll have the port in for approximately three months while she undergoes this process.
Kristine was also recently placed on oxygen. At her last pulmonary function test, her oxygen level dropped to 85 just 3 minutes into the 6 minute test. Therefore, she must utilize the oxygen when she walks around and while she sleeps.
Currently Kristine's resting heart rate is hovering around 120 and her oxygen is at 90 when she's doesn't have her oxygen tubes in. If she puts them in, it hovers around 95.
Logan and Kahlen recently came down with colds and Kristine unfortunately caught it. She notified Dr. Paquette and they must keep a close eye on her as this is the one thing he warned her about that he didn't want to happen.
So we need more prayers and positive energy coming her way!! Please keep Kristine in your thoughts and give her a call or shoot her a message via the guestbook here on Caring Bridge or on her Facebook.
Thank you to all those who have been helping the family and sending well wishes. We truly appreciate you!
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