Hi,
We had a clinic visit today. First off, Hans did great and was very calm and cool and collected. He was even upbeat about seeing both his surgeon for a follow-up and his regular oncologist. The magic nurse Erica managed to draw enough blood out of his tubes for a sample! Everything was great! His complete blood counts were still great and they don't anticipate having to give him transfusions. His electrolytes were all in the normal range! I am very excited about this given that he has just been eating on his own and hasn't had them checked in over a week! Also, his liver panel looked like it was trending back down toward normal! This all impressed Dr. Russell so much that she decided to pull the line out right there on the spot. Hans got through it and now he's free! This means that he is free to swim in the pools and he won't have to get the dressing changed on a weekly basis, and we don't have to do the daily flushes, and he doesn't have that major risk for infection. It's cool! His reaction was, "maybe we should wait a week." But, I think he'll warm up to the idea soon.
He is holding his own weight at a mere 10.8 kilos, so if you see him, offer him a doughnut or a cheese stick! :)
We'll see some of you at the pool this summer! Whoo hoo!
Lara
PS We had to change our home email address. Please use: kweberling@houston.rr.com instead of the sbcglobal account. Thanks!
About Me
- Hans Weberling
- Bakersfield, CA, United States
- Hans was a busy, happy, sweet and fearless three year old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. He fought his disease like a "gladiator" for nearly 6 years. Hans was an animal lover to his core. He was 'guarded' at home by his three cats, Black, Orange and Cotton. He also had his Golden Retriever, Honey, to keep him company. Hans enjoyed swimming, biking, gardening, grilling (he had his very own grill!), horseback riding, playing video games, building Legos, and flipping between Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Animal Planet. Hans loved all members of his family and he was a loyal friend. He had to go through a lot of treatment in his life. But Hans powered through it. His attitude was let's get this done! His motivation was always to get back home, to his family, pets, favorite foods and pool.
6 comments:
Awesome news! I remember how much Hans loved swimming in cold Lake Clelum last summer with Grandma Kathy so a swimming pool must be tons better.
Keep the good news coming!
Love Aunt Holly and Uncle Michael
This is so awesome. Having been through the chemo treatment process with friends before I KNOW the milestone that is the removal of the line. So awesome!!!
Love,
Cousin Erin
Hallelujah! This is all such good news. I hope that you all are looking forward to a great summer with this dear little boy growing healthier by the minute!!
xoxo
Kim
Wow, Super News!
I loved Dr. Russell's comment,
"Go out and have FUN!"
and I know you will!
I better send some of Papa's sugar cookies for Hans to munch on...
Continued prayers for all kids fighting to be healthy,
G'ma Stephanie
Wow - a G I A N T step ahead....let me know what kind of swimming trunks I should send! love, p.l.
Whoo Hoo, Hansie...may you swim like a fish and may your food fantasies come true!
I can't wait to see some pool-side snapshots with you, Elle, and friends smiling brightly!
Love and hugs,
Aunt Susy, John, Buzzy, AND LEO THE LION...who says, "ROOOOOOOAR! Way to go, Hansie!"
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