Welcome to Dianna's webpage.

It has been provided to keep friends and family updated on her life with Fanconi anemia (FA).

Dianna was diagnosed with FA in April 1998.

FA causes aplastic anemia (bone marrow failure), as well as many different types of cancers.

She had a few of the obvious signs of FA: missing both thumbs, deaf in her right ear, very small for her age, and had corrective surgery at birth on her intestines.

Dianna had a sibling donor bone marrow transplant at Medical City Dallas, TX.


Transplant date: October 1, 2008

Dianna went to heaven September 1, 2009

HOME:

126 Edgewood Dr.
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone #: 972-436-4816

Normal Blood Count Range:
White blood count: (normal 4.5-13.5)
Red blood count: (normal 4.0-5.20)
HGB: (normal 11.5-15.5)
Platelets: (normal 140-440)
ABS NEUT#: (normal 1.50-6.50)

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Day + 196

TUESDAY, April 14th:
Dianna had a doctor's appointment at 8:30am to check and see if she needed platelets before her surgery.
(Yes- she needed a platelet transfusion.)
Dianna's surgery began around 3:00pm.
It took several hours, but the surgeon said it went well.
Dr. Hermon inserted a catheter in her abdomen to begin the Peritoneal Dialysis;
and he inserted a new Port in her chest.
Later that night after Dianna was returned to her room, she began the dialysis.
Dianna woke up several times during the night hurting--
the nurse gave her pain medication and she was able to sleep.
WEDNESDAY, April 15th:
Dianna seemed to handle the dialysis well last night.
She slept most of the day today.
She was very sore due to having several incisions in her chest and stomach.
**PLEASE PRAY that Dianna is feeling better SOON.

3 comments:

Teresa said...

That is SO hard for her to go through all of this. My heart breaks for the both of you. I hope and pray that the pain eases up and that she can improve and heal and go home soon!

Love,
Teresa

Charisse said...

Hi My love,
I wanted to let you know that Alan and I are praying for a quick recovery for Dianna. She is so brave and so are you.
Lots of love,
Charisse

Donetta said...

Hi there,
so glad you emailed the updates. I had hoped things would go smoother for you guys. I pray for you and think of you everyday. I got to see Ms. Connie the other day and was so thrilled. I know you are exhausted so I will pray for healing rest, pain free days, and restored strength. Love, Donetta