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@jeffhampton
I want to add a comment that I stopped focusing on hemoglobin and RBC’s levels, mine are still not up to normal 2.5 years post transplant, however, physically my performance is better than expected (hiking, rowing, etc). I attribute this to the “young” bone marrow from the transplant producing hemoglobin with better ability to bind oxygen. Check your VO2 levels, mine are consistently registering in the superior range for someone several decades younger than me. That’s the new normal for me and that’s cool. I’m sorry about your physical pain but maybe this aids the mind that you’re better than the blood numbers show. Stay positive friend.

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@g4c I greatly appreciate you sharing. It is always nice to meet someone who has been through similar challenges. My VO2 levels are excellent.