After 39 days in hospital, it looks like I may be discharged tomorrow! Not that I will miss my 10' by15' cubicle, nor the excellent nursing and medical care. But it will be a conditional discharge. I will need to come back to Outpatients on a daily basis for blood tests, check ups, and blood products as needed. As such I will stay with my parents in Vancouver for the first week or two before moving back to Surrey.
Fortunately, my new bone marrow has taken hold and is producing new white and red cells, and new platelets, all on its own.
As always, I am extremely grateful for all the well wishes and love that have been sent to me from all of you because this creates an energetic community of caring that has been helpful on my road to recovery and can be equally helpful to others in the community.
Fortunately, my new bone marrow has taken hold and is producing new white and red cells, and new platelets, all on its own.
As always, I am extremely grateful for all the well wishes and love that have been sent to me from all of you because this creates an energetic community of caring that has been helpful on my road to recovery and can be equally helpful to others in the community.
What wonderful news! You continue to be an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteMildred
That's wonderful news! We are thrilled to read it. Vicky & Dennis
ReplyDeleteHey Dr. Steve so very happy to hear all is going as planned.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly an inspiration to everyone.
Your strength, determination and humour is amazing!
Lynn (patient)
Hi Dr Larigakis!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's so great to hear how you're coming along & that you're able to leave hospital overnite. Nothing like Mom's soup, a good bed & quiet place to help you heal & get stronger every day. I'm very happy you're doing better. Think of you often.
Alanna K
Fantastic news Doc!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you often and wishing you the very best,
Cliff, Cassandra and Amanda
Hi Dr. L,
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear you are doing so well! We think of you often.
Our daughter, Jenny, just ran the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco, benefitting the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, in memory of her Grammie and in honor of you.
The group called "Team in Training" has raised over one billion dollars so far for the LLS.
We know you're now on the road to a full recovery with the love and support of your family and friends.
You're an amazing doctor and we all miss you!
Lots of love,
Denise, Gary, Jenny and Kristen Branham.
Dr. Laragakis
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear the positive news. As I said in an earlier letter, if anyone can ride through this it is you.
You have touched many people's lives ours included. We have often wondered how things are going and were so relieved to happen upon your blog only to receive this positive report. Far better than the dark hole of unknowing.
Stay strong.
Much love you are in our thoughts Tim, Frank and Norma Hook.
Great news Steve! you'll be back in the saddle riding alongside your mates before you know it!
ReplyDeleteWe are happy to know that you are progressing well. Keep up the good work
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