the continuing madubois63 story 11-8-06

[madubois63]

Hello All - I am at day 5 after the transplant. So far so good! I have minor problems but mostly feel pretty good. My counts are REALLY low. I have been walking around the nurses station, doing hand exercises and just trying to pass the days. I MAY be able to leave the hospital next week, but I'll have to stay in the Kevin Guest House nearby the hospital for a bit. It has a private apartment for transplant patients, and I spend 5 hours a day in the clinic. So far no fevers (really good) and I really have to be careful not to get any infections. I am no longer blood type B+ but as is my donor I am A+ (weird). I don't know if I am allergic to anything (if she is then I will be), and I will need all new immunizations like a baby...You all continue to be in my prayers and I thank you all for the prayers, cards e-mails and telephone calls!!! Love to you all - Maryann