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Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy | Last Active: Jan 12 8:07am | Replies (72)Comment receiving replies
I am so happy to hear about your positive recovery. As you know, we need this type of encouragement as we weather the recovery storm.
Speaking of Colorado, I received an invitation to run the next Leadville 100. That may be a dream at this point but I was very appreciative to receive it.
Thank you again for sharing. I wish you all the best.
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@jeffhampton I just posted a new discussion this morning with you in mind. You’re going through a metamorphosis right now during your recovery from your BMT.
Symbolically, the monarch butterfly became a theme, post-recovery for me. Takes a while to dry those wings off though after emerging.
The first year post transplant can be a very tough year…physically and emotionally. For those of us who were over achievers before-hand, we’ve had to learn the art of patience during recovery. It just simply can’t be rushed. There’s a mourning period to pay respect to maybe some activities we’ve lost. But it’s also a time of reinvention. Our bodies were designed to heal…time, and perseverance and sometimes meds! ☺️
Here’s the link to my new discussion. I hope you’ll join me there. Also tagging, @g4c whom I know has reinvented himself!
Post Bone Marrow Transplant changes…rebuilding your identity!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-bone-marrow-transplant-changes-rebuilding-your-identity/
We have within us a Spirit of Endurance which is seriously tested during this process of healing. The frustrations are real but the rewards can be many…especially our 2nd chance at life. Hang in there, Jeff, this gets better! What are your biggest challenges right now?