Thursday I have my final meeting with Duke Team for my transplant. I will have my old porta-catheter removed on Friday and my new Hickman ( multi port ) installed. Sunday I check in to Duke to begin my radiation and chemo process. That takes eight days and a day of rest and I get my new stem cells.
I am concerned but not frightened about the process. I feel confident that I will receive the best care and know that you are all there praying for me. I feel good, although weak and am glad that we can begin. It has been hell for the last 18 months with the ups, CCL cured and the trip to Italy and the downs, My problem in January and the present problem. I am looking forward to getting better and being able to sit at the beach someday.
Is this a life changing experience? So far I do not feel I need to make changes but I will appreciate good health more and being able to enjoy my life which has been great. Thanks for all your support. I will be updating as much as I can. Remember to give blood and blood products whenever you can. You will make more and you could save a life.
Oh! There is one change in my life. I do not faint every time I see my own blood being drawn. It's a start, don't you think.
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