Jan. 28 - Home and Happy

Troy actually got out of the hospital when they said he would! He got home last Friday morning (Jan. 25) and is doing very well. I have never seen him this happy and energetic overall. Even though he has lost a few pounds and a few hairs, he hasn't lost his personality. This particular chemo has a more delayed effect - so I am sure his white counts will drop, but his overall pain seems to be minimal.

He told me that the one thing that kept his spirits up last week was knowing that he was supposed to be at GMEA in Savannah - I think it gave him the drive to stay positive and get out of the hospital. Many of you at GMEA said you want to see him, but don't want to impose. Troy has gotten really good at sensing his own strength and knowing when isn't a good time. Don't be hesitant to contact him and set up a time to visit - and if he can't right then, don't be discouraged because there will be other times.

Keep the positive energy coming - it is definitely helping him fight this thing!

One more time, with feeling!

Troy is back in the hospital, but don't worry, it is a planned trip this time. He is receiving his last round of chemotherapy, and then hopefully, it's on to Northside for transplant stuff.
He had a great weekend visiting with friends and family (I heard that Tim made a pot of spaghetti). He said that it was the best that he was feeling in a long time.

Again, the emails help, so send your love to room 530 by way of http://www.nghs.com/General%20Pages/email.htm
He will be neutropenic shortly, so virtual contact is best.

Peace out.
Funk master H-sweetness.

It's been a while......

Hello all,

So Troy's new chemo treatments seem to be working. The white blood cell counts are up, and the other ones are down. (The battery's up and the bowery's down....Anyone?) Unfortunately, one of the side effects of the new chemo is the hair loss. For someone who normally needs to shave every two hours, he hasn't shaved in two weeks. So, being to proactive trooper that he is, he has decided to buzz it off.

Definitely this:

Or this:

Or this:

But definitely not this:

The next round of chemotherapy starts next week, and then, hopefully, the transplant stuff begins.

Jan. 4 - You can't spell sugar in the hospital!

After 15 days and two major holidays in the hospital, Troy went home this morning! The doctors are giving him a couple of weeks off, then they will start one more round of chemo before the first transplant.

Troy is in great spirits and VERY glad to be home - give his immune system a couple of days to recover and go and visit!

Happy New Year!

Can't spell sugar without UGA!

Troy (and the Bulldogs) had a wonderful time on New Year's Day. Apart from the terrible Fox announcers, we had a fantastic time watching the Dawgs prove just how great they are. Troy cheered from the bed although probably not as loudly as he normally does. Hopefully, he won't have to watch much more football from the 5th floor of NeGMC.
Happy New Year to everyone!