So there is not much to update right now because I am just recovering waiting for my blood counts to come up. My WBC have finally come up to 1.3 on its own (although still low for any normal person). It is exciting to see these numbers come up. My platelets have still been low so I get blood transfusions and platelet transfusions every other day. My blood sugar is coming down but I still have to watch what I eat and get insulin every day.
My peeling, healing hands...
My skin is getting a little better. My entire body looks like I had measles/chicken pox. Parts of my arms the skins pealing….like round bubbles. It is a little weird but all I can do is continue to put lotion on. I asked my Dr how long it would take for all these spots to go away and he said it could take weeks. But you can see an improvement starting from my head going down. I can’t wait for these spots to go away so I can walk the halls of the hospital without my hood hiding my face. I am afraid that I am going to scare people and they will avoid me because they will catch what I have……but really it’s just my skin. I hope everyone is using sunblock in this hot summer heat to protect their skin.
Also Thank you to Diep Tran for writing an article for the OC weekly Newspaper about my story and the need for more bone marrow donors. The article can be found HERE.
#1 by trina at September 28th, 2009
hang in there Matt, hope you get well soon!
#2 by wishful at September 28th, 2009
It’s been a long time since your last blog. I hope it’s because you’re getting better and you’re out and about. I’m sending you my prayers. Be strong!
#3 by Annie at September 22nd, 2009
Hey Matthew,
I’m sorry to hear about your donor. Stay strong and we will keep trying our best to find you a donor. We registered over 2000 donors during Marian Days Festival who are not on the registry yet, so hopefully the Miracle that we were praying for comes true
#4 by Gerald at September 21st, 2009
What’s up Matthew,
I’m glad you are a strong person. You are such an inspiration to me because you are able to overcome so many adversities and still have a positive attidude. My prayers along with all of your friends in the bay area will be in our hearts and minds. Take care man and may GOD bless you.
Gerald
#5 by Hong at September 20th, 2009
My cousin told me to join your group on facebook and I have been following your blog. I saw this on youtube and wanted to share it with you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0mzVOt2CQo
=)
#6 by Daniel Huynh at September 18th, 2009
Hey Matthew,
Hang in there, bro! I hope you find that match soon. Be strong.
#7 by T & Paw at September 16th, 2009
Matt, We love hearing from you and we think about you everyday. Let us know when we can visit you or if there are any changes to your health. We miss you oodles.
#8 by Stacie at September 16th, 2009
Hoping you are feeling better Matthew! The article is a good one. I cross posted it on Facebook last week to help spread the word.
#9 by Truc at September 14th, 2009
Mathew,
we are so happy that you getting better. We pray for you everyday. Be strong, we fight with you.
#10 by Nancy D at September 9th, 2009
Im glad to hear you are doing better! Read the article and we are all here to educate so we can get that MATCH for you!
#11 by Lynne at September 8th, 2009
Hi Matthew,
I, along with all of Team Haupt, have you in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, a good response to the chemo, and a successful transplant. I can’t imagine what you must be going through knowing that the person that was a potential match is withdrawn from the registry. Try to focus on the positive as much as possible - as hard as that may be. Know that many people are thinking of you and hoping for the best.
Best,
Lynne
#12 by Nguyen at September 8th, 2009
I hope you do better, disease Free and going back to school ….
I registered with A3M, sent my swabs. I hope I can be a match for your blood but I haven’t heard anything yet…
Always be strong!!!