Based on information I received last July when I had recovered enough from my stem cell transplant to go to the UCLA-sponsored hotel for further rest:
DISCHARGE INFORMATION
To leave hospital, ANC count of 0.5
Must be able to eat, drink, take pills normally
If confusion occurs, call doctor
Any new redness, swelling in right arm
Around PIC line, call doctor
Platelets (if minor cuts, I.e. shaving),
Hemoglobin (blood passed with bowel movement)
Call doctor if above occurs
Blood in urine, or when brushing teeth
No flossing, no aggressive brushing
Be careful when blowing nose
In case blood drips out
In case headaches occur,
Concern with bleeding of brain—call doctor
Avoid Tylenol, Advil, Aleve
Prevent infection by hand washing, sanitizer
Use shower glove for right arm until PIC line removed
Continue COVID-19 restrictions—visit outdoors,
If running errands, avoid peak hours
No dental work until cleared by doctor
At home with cats:
No being licked on face
And no cats in bedroom
Wipe down with antibacterial wipes
No vaccinations (six month average) until doctor says
Cleaning linens at home—average of once a week
Food Permitted:
Fresh fruits, vegetables (washed thoroughly)
Dried fruits okay with packed bags (small)
Take-out restaurants made to order (heated thoroughly)
No buffets, salad bars etc.
No deli food.
Frozen, canned food okay.
No prepared salads.
No prepackaged salads from Ralphs, etc,
Frozen dinner okay, cooked properly.
Pasteurized dairy (oat milk permitted)
No yogurt,
Eggs must be fully cooked
No raw food
No alcohol
Diet Soda permitted—bottles, cans
Ensure, Boost supplemental drinks
Oatmega bars may be okay, Kind bars too.
Exercise:
Can walk to and from campus
Or around block
Ask for the shuttle number if needed
This will pass
I’m glad to remain present
