Oh, that’s interesting. There is a different protocol for Mayo-Phoenix. In Rochester, we’re out-patients for a BMT, only in the hospital for 3-4 days pre-transplant and then released the day after to lodging that has to be within 30 minutes of the clinic for about 100 days.
We’re seen daily for one or more visits, infusions, and such at the clinic. My husband and I relocated to Rochester for about 4 months and lived in a hotel suite about 2 blocks away. It worked out really well for us.
But now I understand the bed topper if you’re going to be there for a month. I’m suspecting Rochester may move to that protocol sometime in the future when the new cancer center is finished. Right now I think the space is pretty limited for long-stay inpatients.

Wishing you well with your upcoming transplant. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions or share your experience here with the rest of us! We can learn so much from each other.
You’re fortunate to live right near the Clinic. What are the requirements for your caregiver?

Hi @rv10. This is a big week of preparation for you. If I remember correctly, this Friday you start the pre-conditioning for your BMT at Mayo. Wishing you all the best as you go forward! You’ll come out on the other side of this with a second chance at life. It’s a humbling experience.

You’ll learn to trust your BMT team. They have your back through all of this and will do their upmost to keep you comfortable. Remember, you are not a bother to them! They want to know how you’re feeling, if you’re having any new symptoms, and such. Nothing is too big or too small to share with them. My team joked a bit but pretty much made the point when they said they wanted to know if I got a new hangnail.
And, I’m here for you along with the rest of our BMT group if you feel like sharing your experiences or have anything you’d like to touch base about. Do you have any questions as you get ready as you begin your final pre-transplant prep?