The 6 Month Results

I am still in remission!  There is no sign of cancer or graft vs host disease. I have less than 5% blast cells just like a normal person. Chimerism test results are 100/95.  That means there are actually less than 5% of my original cells left, so the transplant has taken hold and working well.  There was a type of test to see if I am gaining an immune system. I am. There were many more tests looking for known complications from the transplant, chemo, and total body irradiation.  I have no signs of any problems.

Weight 56.1, temp 97.2, 102/66, 100% O2.  I didn't get. Copy of my labs, but Dr. Morris read them to me.  My hemoglobin is still catching up. CRE is still 1.2. But neither of these caused him concern. He said now I only need to be seen once a month for blood work.  Next appointment is June 4th.

So I can still be out in public.  In addition, I am off my food safety diet. I can eat whatever I want: sushi, yogurt, Bresse Bleu, etc.  The doctor said anything except live goldfish.  I asked about the worm in the bottle of tequila. He said I could have half a worm. (Kidding! I would never!!)

Finally, I can have live plants in my house. Darlene has been babysitting for me. They will miss her! 

Unfortunately, Dr. Morris also cleared me to clean up after the dogs again. No excuses now. I got so used to Kent being my pooper scooper! Oh well... Back to independence.

It will be two years before I will be fully vaccinated.  Here is my vaccination schedule.  I cannot get any live vaccines until at least a year post transplant. No yellow fever shots.

I got two shots today.

In celebration, we rounded up some convertibles and neighbors on a motorcycle and went out for a treat.

Peanut butter or caramel? BOTH!

I am super thankful the doctors and staff at Northside Hospital were able to help me. Super thankful.