Transplant Update
My apologies for the sporadic updates lately. I’ve been going through a time of physical and spiritual turbulence. Nothing huge, just enough to keep me distracted. Overall, my progress has been fantastic. There are still alot of things I can’t do, but I can drive, which is way cool!
Here is a basic otline of what I experienced since I went in for my transplant.
- July 15th 2009 I was admitted to MCV in the morning and I got a massive dose of melphalan to destroy my cancer.
- July 17th 2009 I got my new stem cells. The D.M.S.O. they store the cells in stinks and I smelled like that funk for days. I also slept for almost three days.
- The week of July 20th was a week that I didn’t feel too well. Everything tasted like crap and I spent my time just getting by.
- July 29th 2009 I was released from the hospital. 2 weeks after admission.. Awesome!
Since then, I’ve been going to the hospital on a regular schedule. My progress has been excellent and I’m slowly beginning to feel ‘normal’.
August 18th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Good to hear some good news from you Chris! Hope you continue to improve fast! I would love the driving/riding too. I was once laid up for months after a car accident and it felt SOOoo good to get out and see things and breathe fresh air. Don’t suppose its possibly in your plans to go to Washington 9/12? Myself and six others from north mississippi have made arrangements to be there. All the best to you friend.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:06 am
It’s great to hear that you are beginning to feel more “normal,” and that you have more freedom now to move about the countryside… I intend that day by day, in every way, your cells prove to be healthier and give you a new lease on life!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Progress sounds good – keep moving forward.