@flankj I agree about the appeal of having the BMT process done as mostly out-patient. Actually my husband and I both appreciated the ability to spend most of the time off campus. We rented a hotel suite that was 2 blocks from the Clinic so there was easy access day or night to the clinic and no daily hassles with parking. Daily visits to the clinic are essential and sometimes so convenience is a goal in lodging.
I really liked being in our ‘home away from home’ for recovery. It allowed me my own schedule. No middle of the night vital checks, I had food ready in our fridge anytime I was hungry, walked around a great deal more than I would have confined to a room, and of course, avoided exposure because I had control of my environment.

As for the preconditioning, let your husband’s transplant doctor worry about what conditioning they will use. Even the ‘reduced’ conditioning is anything but. It’s very effective in clearing out remaining cancer cells along with the lymph system.
Please keep me posted with his transplant date. Mayo-Rochester and the BMT center is my home away from home. So if you have any quesitons feel free to ask. There are quite a few of us who have gone through this same process and are here for you any time.
If you would like to do more reading, I started this discussion a few years ago but it’s current as we keep having new BMT members join us. Jump into any conversation!

My BMT story: Will you share yours?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/my-bone-marrow-transplant-bmt-story-will-you-share-yours/

If you don’t mind sharing a little more what is your husband’s diagnosis that is requiring a BMT? Has there been a donor found for him?