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Anyone had successful stem cell transplant for AML?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 2, 2022 | Replies (163)Comment receiving replies
Hi Gretchen! I’m so happy for you that the transplant went well. Hah, yes, I remember the Benadryl and sleeping through the excitement of the birthday “Cell-abration” as we put it. Will be thinking of you the next few days as you enter the recovery stage. You have a great staff of experienced caregivers and professionals around you making sure you’re as comfortable as possible. Hopefully any side effects will be minimal and the little minions play nicely as they engraft. Just remember, this phase will pass quickly and any miserable days will be only memories soon enough. There’s no reward for trying to ‘tough it out’ without meds if you need them! 😉. Stay strong, stay positive...you’ve got this!! Air hug! Lori.
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Hi Lori! I’m sorry for the late update. Truly everything went very well and the staff was outstanding. Besides a few very tired and sleepy days, I had no other issues and was discharged from Mayo on day +13. It has been so nice to sleep in my own bed uninterrupted. My numbers continue to go up and I hope they continue to do so. My energy isn’t at all what it was before I hospitalized. I do a little and rest a little. I’ve lost almost all my hair and hope it will start growing back quickly. I’m at day 22 now and continue to go in 3 times a week with another bone marrow biopsy next week. Ugh. I know there can still be set back backs but I’m hoping they will not happen. Thank you for your support and insight through this! Gretchen