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

[karenann]

God bless you sweet lady.

You are in my prayers. Stay strong.

Hugs,

Karen

[ita]

Amen to that!!

Keep up that healing.

Gricel

[StephN]

MaryAnn -
Thanks for the great update.
It is wonderful that you used a little bit of your precious energy to make contact here. You know there are scores of us here thinking of you in every good way possible.
NO fever! That is an excellent sign. Who cares what blood type we are - just so we HAVE blood and it is healthy.

Please let us know how you are from time to time so we won't worry that you have hit one of those speed bumps and are slowed down for some reason.

You are blessed, young lady!

[Mary Anne in TX]

Hi Maryann!

Great news! And most of all I applaud your courage! God bless you, girl!
ma

[kimber]

Keep kickin ass woman!!!!!!! Your strength is unbelievable!! - kim

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

wonderful news that you are doing so well.

This is really a re-birth for you. Keep up the good work Maryann

[Sandy H]

Maryann, thanks for the update. I think about you everyday and can't imagine what its like going through what you are doing through. You are an amazing woman. Like Steph said who cares about blood type as long as its healthy blood. So far so good. Keep up the good work. Sending you a big hug, Sandy

[tricia keegan]

Maryann

It's great to have an update from you and delighted
you're doing so well.
All my good wishes to you for a quick recovery.
Tricia

[lexigirl]

Maryanne,

Wow! You sound like you are doing great! I am really excited for you! I think you WILL be home for Christmas!

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

[Barbara H.]

Hi Maryanne,
You continue to inspire us. Thank you so much for posting. I have been thinking of you and its good to hear from you after the transplant. I hope you continue to improve and will be home sooner than you thought.
Best wishes,
Babara H.

[SusanV]

MaryAnne,


So glad things are moving in the right direction..I think of you often and wonder how you are doing. So glad to read your post!

What a true inspiration you are

Thinking of you

[karen raines hunt]

Dear Maryann,

It is so good to hear that things are going well for you.

Stay strong,
Karen

[Lolly]

Maryann, so wonderful to read your update!!! And I will keep the prayers coming that you will be home soon, how great is that!

<3 Lolly

[sassy]

So glad things are going well, and I continue to keep you in my prayers. Is there an address you can give us to send something your way? PM to me if you prefer. You are one of our heroes!
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[Vanessa]

So happy to hear you are doing so well. You are truly a remarkable women!

[Shell]

Maryann-

We all read your posts so eagerly - what great news. That has to feel weird with the blood, but of course the great news is no infections...Keep your spritis up, and know you're in our thoughts and prayers!

Kind regards,
Shell

[MJo]

Thank you for the inspiration and the information. I wish you a great holiday season ahead. It sounds like you've met some wonderful people through this experience. MJO

[Carolyns]

MaryAnn,

Thank you for the update. You are an amazing soul. We are all pulling for you and so happy to hear any updates when you have the strength.

Love and peace, Carolyn

[Tom]

Great to hear you are doing OK so far Maryann. The transferrance of the donor's allergy profile is almost comical. Let's just hope she wasn't allergic to Godiva chocolate, or potato chips. That would be a real setback in my book...lol

Best Wishes,
Tom

[Petesmom]

Maryann,

I am continuing to send blessings and hugs to you.

Petesmom

[Celeste]

Just joined this group today and you are truly inspiring. Great courage. Keep up the fight.

Celeste

[TriciaK]

It's so good to hear the good news, Maryanne! As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am looking forward to reading your book! Hugs, Tricia

[Kaye]

Maryann, thanks for keeping us informed. I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well and look forward to reading your updates. Your story has been quite inspirational as well as interesting and informative.
(I had always assumed one needed an exact blood match, too, in order to have a transplant).
Hopefully, as Tom mentioned you won't experience any allergies to any delectable treats (Godiva chocolate--mmm)...
Hope you continue to feel good! Continued good thoughts, prayers, and wishing you all the best! Peace and {{{hugs}}}

[fourboysmom]

I always scan the board for updates on you--you are in my prayers!

Love, Janet

[sarah]

Dear Maryann,
Great to get your news. it's wonderful and I know I speak for everyone on the website that we have all been thinking of you and anxious to hear this news.
Well done, may you be on the start of your journey to full recovery.
hugs and love
sarah

[rinaina]

Thank you for taking a bit of your precious recup time to update us. Great to hear you are doing as well as can be expected. Keep up the good work. Fascinating about the new blood type, possible new allergies and starting over with all the immunizations again. Whatever it takes to keep you well! I wish you a speedy and uneventful recovery. You are amazing!Rina

[mamacze]

What kick-up-your-heels good news that you continue to claw your way up the recovery ladder with a smile on your face! I always look for your updates, MA and nothing soothes our soul more than to know one of our own is doing OK and getting better. Hang in there angel girl and continue to keep us posted.

Love Kim from CT