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Hi treehouse,
I am one year post allogeneic sct for Eosinophilic leukemia. It’s natural to feel nervous but they will take such good care of you in the hospital that you can at least feel sure they re on top of everything. And you may not have all the bad side effects you are warned about. For instance, I never had diarrhea.

Hers a list of thing I found helpful to have in hospital:
- Hats for sleeping because your head gets cold - all cotton no frills - I liked these - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMQD7XVZ

- Cute hats for every day - I got 2 of these : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCY56R1B

- You’ll have a central line in your upper chest so Button down shirt or v next tshirts or pajama tops make access easier

- Sneakers- comfy walking sneaker

- Comfy slip on shoes - to use for short walks and also use like slippers

- Socks with grip - because hospital socks fit poorly

-Inexpensive digital photo frame : Frameo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083SH697H

- 2 laundry bags - one to hang in bathroom and give to caretaker for wash and another to use when first is gone. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRC7G8Z1

- Gripper socks - because hospital requires them and theirs don’t fit well - fyi I got a medium and am a size 9 shoe: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRC7G8Z1

- Comfy bra - You do not need a bra but I have large breasts so it’s uncomfortable for me to go without. I used these - very comfy : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KL1PGTN

- Powerstrip so multiple things can be plugged in (we kept it in bedside table so my electronics were always in easy rea
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- Long charging cords

- Hobby item or books etc for when you feel ok 

- Any electronics you like

- Comfy Blanket - very comforting

- Pillow from home

- scissors and electric Shaver - to shave hair off just before it falls out Hair loss happens about 7-10 days after last chemo (of course some people prefer to save before they go in).
- ask people to send cards - they’re nice to get and look at n your room
Good luck.

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Replies to "Hi treehouse, I am one year post allogeneic sct for Eosinophilic leukemia. It’s natural to feel..."

Perfect & Thank you!!! 😊

Dr said nurses on the BMT floor can shave my head before my hair starts to come out! 👍🏻

How long did it take before you saw new hair arrive?