the continuing madubois63 story 11-8-06
 

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

God bless you sweet lady.

You are in my prayers. Stay strong.

Hugs,

Karen

Amen to that!!

Keep up that healing.

Gricel

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!

Hi Maryann!

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

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

great news
 

wonderful news that you are doing so well.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Dear Maryann,

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

Stay strong,
Karen

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

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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CLASS ACTION LAWFIRM

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

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

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

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

Great
 

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