This "Awkward" (Byron's word) Weekend Adventure

Precaution is an important word in medicine.  "We are doing this as a precaution" is a term I have heard frequently on this journey.  Emergencies are truly rare.  I am beginning to understand that this entire weekend side trip away from Blythedale was not necessary but a precaution.    And while I totally agree with and understand precautionary measures, they keep us all safe in most instances, I will remember this weekend as a bit annoying if it was all not necessary.

It turns out the bacteria they found in Byron's blood, which had them very worried yesterday, was from bacteria that was on his skin when they took blood in the ER.  He did not have a fever when we arrived in the ER (and still doesn't) , so he was already doing much better in that regard  The doctors here have told us every day the the increase in white blood cell count is due to Bryon being on steroids.  And, I posted a picture of Byron's enlarged glad yesterday on the Hemispheretcomy Facebook Page (yes there is one - there are two actually) and one mother said that after her daughter's surgery, she had an enlarged gland for a year.  So, enlarged gland, bacteria in blood, increased white blood cell count, MAY turn out that to be a big nothingburger.   Which will be awesome and 😖 at the same time. 

Byron is doing SO well, everyone here and at Blythedale has said that.  Last night the doctor told me "Byron looks amazing, so just based on how he is presenting, there is not really too much that can be wrong with him".

If we keep on this positive trajectory, we should be back at Blythedale on Monday and home soon!

Here are a few words from Byron: