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Dear Friends,<br />
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I know it has been quite long since an update has been posted. My sincere apologies for not having provided an update earlier, Let me start from where we last updated , when I was Dubai bound…………<br />
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March 2010 was the new chapter in my life as I landed back in Dubai, new visa, hunt for a new house, new car, and off course my good old job, good old friends and my office team, Sangeetha’s visit to Dubai.<br />
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Months just flew past and so did the year, milestones in this period were, family joined us immediately, both Rishi and Varun started school, new home at Garhoud…., Padma joins Varun at School to state a few.<br />
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Work keeps me busy, trips around the region….a visit to Vellore in July, checkup goes well. I return back to Dubai with my niece Pooja who is on a Holiday to Dubai for a month.<br />
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Then on, the time just whizzed past and before you know the New Year is on the threshold.<br />
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Change of residence, hunt for a new house closer to the office to avoid traffic was the next major task and finally nested to a new place 5 minutes from work (small mercies of going home for lunch was the benefit reaped)<br />
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2011 started with the witnessing of fireworks at Burj Khalifa (tallest tower in the world.. currently), followed by my Doctor cousins (Dr. Dhanraj and Dr. Nararyani) from Salem visit us ( some of you all have interacted with them during my Vellore days), had a great time, thanks for great weather and before we know we were all set to go for my next checkup at Vellore and of course my in Law’s Golden Anniversary at Palakkad.<br />
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Kids were looking forward to this break as for them it was going back to India for fun at last…<br />
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From July 2010 - Jan 2011 other than a couple of hiccups, such as a bout of Flu, cold and cough etc. my American lady was holding my fort strong and has had no major cause of concern. To strengthen my immunity continued my immunizations into its final phase.<br />
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On 20th we landed in India to celebrate my in laws golden anniversary on 22nd, 23rd embarked to my journey to my place of rebirth CMC Vellore.<br />
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24th was rather hectic, started with providing my blood for the various parametric checks, followed by an appointment with my Neuro Surgeon, gate crashed to Ortho Department to review my plated leg if anything needs to be done and finally in the noon was with the Haemat department.<br />
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Counts were really good, the Amercian lady was indeed singing and dancing as my counts are all standing tall.<br />
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HB 12.8, WBC 13K, Platelets 3.3 Lacs (Highest achieve so far in my counts), Blood smear report was clear (No Blasts seen). My next schedule would be 6 months from now so July/ August would be my next check.<br />
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Mrs. Mammen Chandy (Aunty) was in Vellore so made it a point to meet her this time. Dr. Mammen and Aunty are now in Calcutta, as Dr. Mammen is heading the Tata’s Medical Center in Calcutta which a new specialist hospital that is being constructed there.( http://www.tmckolkata.com/ )<br />
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So that sort of summarizes the update for now…. So until next time…bye<br />
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Rajesh.</div>Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-56001355343370213252010-02-27T19:38:00.004+05:302010-02-28T02:01:30.779+05:30Dubai bound.<div dir="ltr"><span style=" ;font-size:large;color:black;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Dear All,</span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style=" ;font-size:large;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">This could possibly be my last update from India. Things have been changing over the last two months since my last check up at Vellore in Jan 2010. I have passed my medical test in flying colours the doctors have given me a go ahead to move on in life. All my Antibiotics have been stopped and a fresh immunization scheduled has began. I need to have all the vaccines redone again as my marrow has gone through a complete overhaul. Like Varun I am having my immunization plan. I finished two already and need one more to complete the cycle. </span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">The current program as it stands is as follows. We will all move lock stock and Barrel from Trivandrum by this month end and settle Padma & Kids at her Place in Palakkad , after which my Dad and I will proceed to Dubai, hopefully should have our papers by then. Padma and Kids would join us immediately after I arrange for their papers after reaching Dubai.</span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">The uphill task I see is the setting up process in Dubai so all a hectic period is awaited. My next check up at Vellore would only be in July. I am anxiously waiting for all these to happen smoothly and the next time any of you folks are flying to India should plan with a stopover at Dubai with me.</span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Thanks for all the support and please await for my next update from Dubai.</span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Regards</span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span></i></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Rajesh</span></i></span></div>Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-9431373971580657712010-01-07T17:03:00.002+05:302010-01-07T17:09:48.577+05:30Recent portrait pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HAPPY NEW YEAR AND SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL<br />
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</div>Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-89704011536273742932009-10-16T00:05:00.000+05:302009-10-16T00:05:02.923+05:30Overdue updateDear friends and well wishers,<br />
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It has been quite a long time since I posted an update. My sincere apologies for the delay. <br />
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Let me start from where we left off, the check up in June was special in many ways. <br />
A) I had a chance to meet Naaree (after 25 years) and Sankaran in person. <br />
B) On June 27th I completed a successful year post BMT . This is a land mark in itself. <br />
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Standing up tall as the 1st MUD from CMC is a credit to that institute and it’s great staff. I owe this to a lot people whose prayers and blessings have got me here. So a heartfelt thanks from me and my family for being the pillar of support during the rocky times.<br />
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There has been a shift of residence for me and my family since June. We have relocated to Trivandrum as it provides a better medical support for me, better education for me kids and we have an off shore development center from where I could support my team better, when time and my health permits.<br />
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This was indeed a refreshing change for all of us, which we welcomed with open arms. The next scheduled check was planned for in Sept after three months from the last check up, this in itself was a good news as a gap was given. I had my investigation done by the Haemat Dept, Neuro Dept and Infectious disease dept. , An MRI was suggested for the next visit by the Neuro Dept just to compare the scans in March. As planned we had done a regular check on blood counts locally and same was reported to CMC. July was uneventful health wise but did manage some progress personally as I ventured out to attend to conference call from our development center and started driving a bit ( which I found less strenuous than my walking). July blood report too provided was stable on all counts and showed a lot of stability health wise.<br />
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August started off well, as slowly and steadily I was getting to become a confident driver and my walk was improving without my crutches. Onam, was in the offing and we were all prepared to be in Palakkad to celebrate the same, however as fate had it by end of the month I had developed a major pain on the right side chest and back. Immediately referred to a local hospital who suspected “Costochondritis” (an infection in the Rib Case). In the next two days went in pain and pain killers, but then I had developed blisters in left leg and back, thus it was easy diagnosis for the Skin specialist as “Herpes Zoster”. This was informed to CMC doctors who along with the local Doctor advised an Antiviral for two weeks and a follow up was planned for, after two weeks. This disease can best described as of a “nuisance value “ and hence not to be bothered about. Treatment was effective however the pain persists even now. The post therapeutic neuralgia may continue for a longer period. Due to this infection my planned check up in September was postponed to 1st week of Oct.<br />
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We (Dad and I) reached Vellore on 4th and on 5th we had the appointment for MRI and Blood checks followed by meeting with Doctors at Hematology Dept. The counts as in past showed significant stability and increase( HB 12.8 ,Platelets 216000,WBC 8500.), Liver function test results were well within limits and so was the other main parameters. This made the doctors from Hematology pleased with progress made so far. I had appointments with Neurology and ID departments for the 6th . The MRI showed a significant reduction in brain abscess when compared to my previous MRI. Neuro surgeon was happy from the recovery so far and so advised me of more regular walks to improve on my walking stability. ID dept suggested that I continue with the antibiotic suggested for the Nocardia infection for another 3 months until December when another check was suggested.<br />
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So until Dec I would be following the previous schedule of blood tests locally and informing Doctors from CMC until I get to Vellore for my next detailed check up . I sincerely hope that the script of my life becomes less complex than before!!!<br />
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Thanks to all of you for being supporting me through this ordeal. <br />
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<b>Wish you all a very happy and safe Diwali.</b><br />
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RajeshHelp Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-25459476363587658192009-06-24T22:26:00.001+05:302009-06-24T22:35:03.444+05:30Visit to VelloreSankaran and I got a chance to meet with Rajesh and his dad during one of their regular check up visits to Vellore.<br />
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I was really happy to see the progress he has made. From all accounts, he is making very good progress. His counts, even those from his current visit, are all healthy. He seems to have gained back some of the weight he had lost. His walking has also improved tremendously. Sankaran and I spent the entire day with him. We all visited the <a href="http://www.sripuram.org/">Golden Temple</a> at Sripuram. Rajesh, proudly, gave us a tour of the facilities that CMC has put together for their BMT patients. Also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Chandy, who Rajesh affectionately calls his God Mother. After spending a few minutes with her, we can now understand why. She is such a selfless lady devoting her time to boost the morale of all the patients, young and old. I was really moved by the little patients, that were at the play room. I have promised to do toy drive (new, used, unused) and ship it to her, to benefit her play room.<br />
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As his one year anniversary of the transplant approaches (Jun 27th), we should all continue to pray that he stays on this course to recovery and there are no more setbacks for him. <br />
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Here are some photos from this trip<br />
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Narayanan<br />
Help Rajesh Team.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-7747257030044306162009-05-15T06:28:00.001+05:302009-05-15T06:28:29.407+05:30UpdateDear All,<br />
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It has been a month since we have moved out of Vellore to Palakkad and provided an update from my side. I just got back from Vellore after a detailed monthly check up. Further I have successfully undergone a 14 day basic Ayruvedic treatment to tone up my muscles at home.<br />
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As regards to the check up on 11th and 12th at Vellore, my blood counts are holding good and no major issue of concern. My liver enzymes are still a bit elevated which may be due to the drugs I am having currently. A few tests for which results are awaited would be used to decide and finalize my medication by the Doctors at CMC. They are happy on the progress made so far, I have definitely put on more weight and looking a bit puffed up due the Steroids I am on. My walking was the challenge during the entire trip as I had a lot to walk at stations and at the hospital. The Ayurvedic treatment has definitely helped, My walking is smooth, but still there is a lot to achieve, (fear I may fall still hounds me and my walking ) . This trip was big change for me from the confinement with the house perimeters since my return from Vellore in April.<br />
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Elections are on and the heat of the same is being reflected in the weather too. Vellore was a soaring 40 plus as it is the month “ Agni Nakshatram” (period known for its excess heat in Tamilnadu ).Kerala too is still awaiting it monsoons hence the temperature is soaring high here too.<br />
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Thanks for all the continued support , on path to full recovery soon I suppose.<br />
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Thanks and regards<br />
R. RajeshHelp Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-81821666223365035872009-04-15T20:22:00.000+05:302009-04-15T20:22:29.500+05:30Move to PalakkadDear All,<br />
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As of 12th April , We have moved out of Vellore and into Palakkad for now. I need to go back to Vellore for a monthly check up.<br />
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As of the last check up on 9th the counts were holding good and no other issue of concern. My liver enzymes were a bit elevated for which my steroids dosage was increased. My walking is improving slowly but still a lot to achieve.<br />
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Thanks for all the support , hopefully on path to full recovery I suppose.<br />
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Thanks and regards<br />
R. RajeshHelp Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-90786839495725283132009-03-29T21:20:00.000+05:302009-03-29T21:20:54.085+05:30UpdateTen days back, Rajesh fell down outside the house when he was going for a check-up and hurt his back. He was bed-ridden for a few days with acute back pain. He went thru some physio-therapy and massage and is ok now. His walking is still wobbly(like a 9 month old baby as he puts it). Fortunately he didn't fracture any bones as that would have complicated matters.நாகு (Nagu)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11764622067696381750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-88722739682041737272009-03-11T17:49:00.000+05:302009-03-11T17:49:21.323+05:30Back homeFolks,<br />
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Rajesh has been discharged (released, as he puts it) from the hospital. He is really thrilled to be back home. It was really nice talking to him. Just being home seems to have lifted his spirits. He sounded much more energetic. Hope his recovery continues to improve from this point forward. <br />
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He is still walking with a crutch. The lesions, though lesser in size, continue to be there. But the doctors are hopeful that oral antibiotics should continue to work on those. His apetite is almost back to normal levels.<br />
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HelpRajesh team.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-3202728828182871932009-03-07T19:52:00.000+05:302009-03-07T19:52:51.977+05:30Rajesh UpdateRajesh is feeling and sounding much better now. He is able to walk without a walker but with a walking stick. His food intake has improved also. The hand twitching has reduced too. If not for the antibiotics treatment regimen, he would have gone home already. They will be doing a MRI on monday and most likely he will be discharged on wednesday. They are planning to go to Palghat after Rishi's exams.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-76606352942259430482009-03-03T00:23:00.000+05:302009-03-03T00:23:38.602+05:30UpdateThis update is based on a conversation with Rajesh's dad. He seems to be getting much better. His marked improvement is being attributed to his appettite slowly getting back to normal levels. He has gained some strength and has put on some much needed weight. He is able to walk for extended stretches with the help of just one crutch.<br />
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His counts are holding up very well. He is scheduled for an MRI in the next 10 days or so, to monitor the lesions that he had inside his head. If the antibiotics have taken care of the problem and the lesions are not seen anymore, he is looking at a discharge in the next 10 days. This is definitely a positive sign.<br />
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His dad specifically attributed his rejuvenated outlook to the visit of Shivkumar and all the nostalgic talk that was exchanged. Kudos to him for taking the time.<br />
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HelpRajesh Team.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-49038460489372271722009-01-23T18:55:00.000+05:302009-01-23T19:10:27.207+05:30UpdateFriends and wellwishers,<br />
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Sorry for the delay in posting an update on his condition, following the surgery to his head.<br />
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He is recovering well. He is still hospitalized and could be for the next 4 to 5 weeks or so, per doctors estimates. Due to the nature of the surgery and the area of the body, he is still a bit unsteady in his walking. He seems to have lost some strength in usage of his legs. The pain in the area of the surgery seems to have reached manageable limits, even without pain killers. He seems to have developed a pronounced twitch or jerk in one of his hands. According to the doctors this is also attributable to that location of the brain. The doctors believe, with continued physio therapy to his limbs he will start to lose the weakness and pain and is expected to make full recovery.<br />
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He is also being treated for the infection, by a managed dose of antibiotics to quell or control the infection in his head. The doctors are working towards finding the right formula of medicine and dosage to keep him infection free.<br />
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His spirits have also started to soar a bit. He is still unable to have any conversations over the phone. So please do not try to reach him. Any updates on his condition can be gotten from his father or wife.<br />
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Keep him in your prayers. <br />
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HelpRajesh team.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-40850345185643267032009-01-09T18:52:00.005+05:302009-01-12T22:23:49.559+05:30Headache, literally and figurativelyRajesh was admitted to the hospital after his headache took a turn for the worse and was accompanied by some dizziness. A scan of his head apparently revealed some growth/lesions. Subsequently, he successfully underwent surgery to remove the growth. <br />
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According to the doctors, his surgery was successful. He is recovering in the ICU and is heavily sedated to quell the pain from the surgery. The good news is that the doctors think it might just be some bacterial infection of the brain in the cerebellum area. Apparently, this is not very uncommon for people whose immune systems are compromised due to anti-cancer drugs. They believe they have cleaned up most of the infection. And any traces remaining can be treated with anti-biotics.<br />
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Let us all continue to pray that he faces this hurdle also as he has in the past.<br />
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Help Rajesh Team<br />
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p.s: Please note that the opinion/information presented above is not made by a medical professional. It is a loosely packaged information based on conversation with Rajesh's dad and wife and their iinterpretation of what they have gathered from the doctors treating Rajesh.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-14278150812401134842009-01-04T22:15:00.000+05:302009-01-04T22:22:01.684+05:30New year greetings and updateRajesh and his family wish to convey to all his well wishers, a very happy, health and prosperous new year. <br />
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He just returned back to Vellore after a short break. He visited Palakkad and spent the holidays with his in-laws. He is suffering from some neck pain and headache. Hopefully it is not related to his BMT. He has his routine check up scheduled for the 5th of Jan (tomorrow). He will post an update after the results of the check up become available.<br />
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Best wishes<br />
HelpRajesh teamHelp Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-18989728665140974642008-11-21T18:00:00.003+05:302008-11-21T20:36:11.838+05:30UpdateDear All,<br />
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An update has been long over due. The delay is due to the fact that I was in and out of hospital few times - from 29th of October to 13th Of November. I was down with GVHD (<a href="http://www.medicalistes.org/gvhd/docs/what_is_gvhd.html#anchor370835">Graft-versus-Host-Disease </a>). Well, the good part is that having GVHD indicates that the body(T-cells) is capable of fighting out foreign cells. This also means that the chances of relapse are reduced. So it was sort of a mixed reaction for my admission as the Doctors were happy that I had some form of GVHD ( Stage 2 ) and they could bring its effects down by administering some steroids and Cyclosporin which was in-fact stopped about a week before 29th.<br />
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As the GVHD had effected my liver and stomach detailed Endoscopic studies and tissue biopsies were done to ensure the extent of problem and decide on the dosage of the drugs regime that was to be followed. The GVHD was brought under control with in the first week. However, due to the Steroids, my body had bloated up and the water retention in my body increased which increased my weight from 54 kg to 61 kg within 7 days.<br />
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Normally it is un-coded law that what you get within the 1st 100 days of your BMT is considered or termed Acute GVHD and what appears after 100 days is considered as Chronic GVHD. What I have had is both Acute and Chronic but within controllable limits. This is why for the 1st 100days they want you closer to the hospital so that any sort of Acute GVHD can be treated by them.<br />
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Now they would have to stabilize my condition with the dosage of the Steroids which they tapper down the bare minimum and also the dosage of the cyclosporine is regulated for a normal level.<br />
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I am going for weekly check ups and the good news is with all these variations my counts are all holding good and hence the general health condition is fine.<br />
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Coming weeks would answer the future plans for me and my Vellore stay is fast approaching 365 days( One year so to say).<br />
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RajeshHelp Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-81982640954121477952008-10-05T05:48:00.000+05:302008-10-05T05:57:30.293+05:30The 100 day milestoneAs we pass the hundred (100) day milestone, post transplant, please continue to keep Rajesh in your prayers. We are all praying for his progress to continue as well as it has been over these 100 days. Hopefully he will recover well enough to go back to his routines, soon.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-41865776705003370212008-09-20T20:33:00.003+05:302008-09-20T23:25:52.891+05:30Out of the hospitalDear All,<br /><br />After sudden chills and fever due to an E-Coli infection on my Hickman’s line, I was admitted to the hospital on the 6th of Sept. I got discharged from the hospital yesterday night after 14 days. I had to take antibiotics every 6 hours. The Hickman’s line has been removed as it was causing the infection. This was the sort of setback they were expecting after the BMT since my immunity levels are low.<br /><br />Infections like these happen due to very many reasons. So it's not as if I have been careless. I have also been administered with an Immunoglobulin Injection to improve immunity level. All these days, the immunity level was controlled by the immuno suppressants drugs. They would have to keep juggling between these two drugs for some time and hope for no more such infections / setbacks. My general health and counts are holding on fine. For the next few months, it would a weekly visit to the hospital. My appetite is slowly and steadily getting back to normalcy but I have a long way to go. Do remember me in your prayers to help me get past this phase without much hitch.<br /><br />Thanks for all the support and strength provided so far. I am glad to say that with the current status of my MUD transplant, there are at least 4 or 5 cases waiting on the wings to go through the process. This gives hope to a lot of patients who would have otherwise not had a chance. So we have all set a path for a lot of people to follow and pray that all these cases would proceed smoothly. Kudo’s and thanks to one and all who has been a part of it in some way or the other.<br /><br />Thanks and regards<br /><br />RajeshHelp Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-20195142155365272162008-09-13T18:50:00.000+05:302008-09-13T18:52:45.208+05:30UpdateRajesh's fever and infection have cleared. He is in the hospital to complete 14 days of antibiotics treatment. He will be getting discharged around 19th September. Counts are normal.நாகு (Nagu)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11764622067696381750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-40587811903217223842008-09-06T18:23:00.004+05:302008-09-06T18:36:46.581+05:30Update<div><br /></div><div>Rajesh has fever and chills. He is back in the hospital to check it out. His counts are normal. It must be some infection and they are investigating. His food take is very little and that is causing some weakness. So please keep the calls only to uncle or Padmaja.</div>நாகு (Nagu)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11764622067696381750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-81021947847335945052008-08-29T05:47:00.001+05:302008-08-29T05:51:27.526+05:30Photos from visitsHome after Transplant<br />
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Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-78354179517985954342008-08-29T04:52:00.002+05:302008-08-29T04:58:56.217+05:30Rajesh videoTo see this video in Google video, click <a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3523011639524522951&hl=en">here</a><br /><br /><embed id="VideoPlayback" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=3523011639524522951&hl=en&fs=true" style="width:400px;height:326px" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"> </embed>Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-70840212510898327152008-06-30T04:18:00.001+05:302008-06-30T04:24:18.263+05:30Transplant!We are delighted to announce that Rajesh Ramanathan underwent a bone marrow transplant in the early hours of Friday June 27th as per schedule in CMC, Vellore, India. He has started the next and hopefully last phase of battle with the dreaded disease of Leukemia.
Rajesh's bone marrow transplant - from an unrelated donor - is the first time such a transplant is attempted in India.
Please keep Rajesh and his family in your prayers.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-10283216231120458032008-06-26T17:36:00.007+05:302008-06-26T18:02:41.097+05:30Thank you, Donor!<div>Rajesh will be undergoing the bone marrow transplant on Friday the 27th of June.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>On behalf of Rajesh, his family, friends and all his well wishers, we sincerely thank the donor who came forward to donate and save his life. God bless your heart.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!</span></span></span></div><br /><br /><div>HelpRajesh Team.</div>Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874240098602778653.post-60676614639396844112008-06-25T09:34:00.003+05:302008-06-25T09:42:53.977+05:30Update from RajeshPreparations are underway and everything is on schedule for a transplant on 27th. Yeah!<br /><br />Rajesh has completed two rounds of Chemo and three rounds of radiation. There are three more rounds of radiations ahead. He had a bad day yesterday with headache. But today he sounded much better after the 'roasting'(his words). But I could hear the strain in his voice.<br /><br />He was in good spirits. He is still getting food from home but all the food goes thru the steam to sterilize. He said even the biscuit goes thru the steam! The new facility seems to be top quality and he likes it. He is in isolation and access is limited.Help Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279782979234809541noreply@blogger.com0