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Hi Jan, This is such wonderful news to hear. You’ve gotten through the treatment for AML and now heading for transplant and the rest of your life. ☺️

I know @edb1123 @kt2013 @alive will be as emotional as I am for your opportunity for a 2nd chance at life. In fact, I just celebrated my 4th Re-birth Day 2 days ago! I would absolutely not be alive if I hadn’t had the transplant. At this moment, I’m sitting on the deck watching the sun dance on the lake. It’s “happy hour” and though my drink of choice now is Bubbly water, I’ll toast to your successful transplant!

I think you’re making great choice by not reading the binder full of information. It all sounds so scary but in reality most of it won’t apply to you and you’ll deal with whatever happens when or if it happens. Your team will get you through everything!
Most importantly, learn to trust your transplant team. Follow their directions and let them do the worrying for you.

I wish you all the best and please know that we are all here should you have any questions. We’ve walked this same walk and had the same fears. Hugs and positive thoughts!!
Where will you have the transplant? Do you have to relocate for a few months?
And of course…your donor? Any info?

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Congratulations to @jan8 on your upcoming transplant! After all you’ve been through, I think you will find the actual transplant process to be anticlimactic! Mine took a total of 45 minutes and then they let me go home! 😊 Of course I had to go to the clinic every day afterwards but it was surprisingly quick and easy. I will celebrate my 3rd re-birthday on July 22nd, and I am living a normal life - golfing and pickleball! Best wishes to you and I look forward to hearing how it goes for you!

Thank you!!! Through the registry I was very fortunate to have three 100% matches. My transplant team chose a 26 year old female from Europe. That is all the information they would give me. Since I am in Illinois and the hospital is in Wisconsin, we will relocate for approx. 90 days. It is so wonderful having your support. You are great!! God Bless you all.
Jan