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Day +5 autologous transplant. Hoping to feel better soon

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 20, 2023 | Replies (4)
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@lakegirl1012

I was diagnosed with MGUS in 2018. I had labs fun every 6 months to monitor it. I was told I had a 0.001 chance of progression. In June of this year I was diagnosed with active multiple myeloma.
My husband is amazing, we love that I can do the procedure out patient at Mayo. My kids are 6, 4, and, 1.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Dec 19, 2023

That’s a lot to go through with little munchkins around so having a strong support system is vital. Sounds like you have that for sure! Sending an “air hug’ for your husband because he is awesome!! My husband was my caregiver for an allo-transplant and I gave him a run for his money. LOL. So with 3 little kids, your husband has taken on quite the mission. ☺️

I agree, the outpatient transplant procedure at Mayo is outstanding. Gets you out of the hospital setting immediately and into an environment where you feel ‘at home’ even if it’s a hotel, condo, etc. It allows you to be up and moving around, getting things from the refrigerator on your own and trying to regain some normalcy. Personally, I felt that I recovered much faster by being in my home away from home instead of trying to recoup in a hospital room.
And if you do have any issues, don’t hesitate to contact the nurses in Station 9-4. You get immediate responses and/or admission to the floor if needed. ☺️

I’d love to follow you along so keep me posted with your recovery, ok?

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