It's Official, it's Leukemia

The lab report came back. My blood white cell count is 38,800 normal is under 11,000. It's eating up my red cells. My immune system is low. I have to start wearing a mask when around Dr.'s office's, any place where there's a lot of people, that way I don't get sick. In 2 weeks I will be going to the Baptist hospital in Knoxville to have some marrow drawn from my hip. Then the Dr. will need to draw more marrow and some tissue from my back to see how fast the disease is progressing. The good side is I am attending the seminar tomorrow evening for Dr. Colquitt. I will be finishing the registration on line, so that will be done, and I can get my second consult. Please keep me in your prayers. Anyone who thinks it's hopeless to have their surgery and has to fight with the insurance companies, or is discouraged. Don't you dare give up. I'm not and I've been fighting for over 2 years for the chance. I'll keep you posted. Love Kathy

You are in my prayers Kathy. Your are my inspiration. I have been thinking of you always. Love ya, Lisa 279/155/150

Hi Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the leukemia. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers the days ahead. I believe you will do fine because you are a strong lady. Keep the faith and good luck with your WLS seminar. I hope you get good news. Keep us posted. Take care and be blessed. Tammy

Kathy, Keep your chin up and I'll keep you in my prayers. Love, Kelly

Hey Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your leukemia, you keep strong and I will be thinking of you and god bless

thank you all for your prayers and support. You just don't know how much each of you mean to me. You are truly blessed and loved, kathy

Kathy, Be absolutely CERTAIN that the surgeon you are seeing is aware of this current diagnosis/pending diagnosis. You will need to have extreme measures in places in order to avoid potential infections resulting from surgery and the OR team and surgeon need to be very aware. Good luck.

thank you so much for your support and prayers. This board means so much to me, as well as y'all. I love you, Kathy

Kathy, I'm so sorry about this. I will keep you in my prayers and if anyone can beat it it will be you. Keep your fight going. Good luck with the seminar. Dr Colquitt is my doctor and I have had excellent care !! I have been off line for awhile but back now. Love ya, Linda

Susan and I will keep you in our prayers.