We're grateful that things went smoothly this week in the harvesting of my Sister's Bone Marrow and the infusion of the Stem Cells to me.
The minimum number of cells for a transplant is 2.0 (some unit in the 1,000's) but they like to have 5 just for the extra numbers. They were able to give me 2.8 on Wednesday and 3.7 on Thursday so I should have a sufficient number for them to take over producing all my future cells.
Since my blood count numbers are low and will continue to drop from the recent Chemo, I'm in Isolation for several days until her Marrow kicks in to raise the numbers and my ability to fight off infections. (Usually 10 days or so but every individual is different)
They will be monitoring me closely for anti-rejections as well as combating any fever, infections, etc.
Hopefully all will continue to go smoothly/successfully and I'll be able to be home again before July 15th. :-)
We're grateful that so many things have come together to have this much of the adventure behind us and look forward to finishing the regimen and to good days ahead.
Thanks for your thoughts, prayers and encouragement.
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Hi Bob!
Good to hear things are going as well as they can. I hope Sharon is getting some rest. We'll keep praying for you both!
With love,
Jenny, Steve & Elise
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