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Sharmin:
Thank you Dore and Manal  :hugfriend,

My heart just dropped when they told me that his hg is so low.  I really hope that it is due to the flu.  He looks white and he complained about being dizzy.  I don't know if it is due to nasal congestion or if it is due to the anemia - probably both. 

I am walking around with the phone in my hand awaiting their call.  I don't want to wait until tomorrow because I don't know if he is still having hemolysis. 

I am praying that it is not the dreaded antibodies again.  I never want that to happen again.

Thanks again my friends,

Sharmin

Manal:
Sharmin, i am praying for you both. i really hope they will call now :hugfriend

manal

Sharmin:
still waiting.....

Sharmin:
Andy,

As I await the blood, I am wondering if we are in any immediate danger if they do not find the blood soon.  I cannot imagine that this can be good for him - being so low - but is it actually dangerous? 

I am also wondering how this will affect the echocardiogram scheduled for February 10th and the T2* that is scheduled for February (12th or 13th?). 

Thanks Andy,

Sharmin

Andy Battaglia:
I don't think he's in any immediate danger. Intermedias live with that Hb level and my experience with one of my Maldivian brothers taught me that immediate dangers lie in hemoglobin levels below 4 (this guy has been admitted to the hospital twice because he "forgot" to get transfused. There are a lot of issues about why he does this). Right now, keep him hydrated, resting and eating nutritious foods. Fruits would be really good, as they will help keep his blood sugar up. I don't think this will affect the echo as long as his Hb is back to normal by then, but do mention it to Oakland in that contect to see if the appointment should be delayed.

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