I've finally returned to feeling well most of the time. I'm skipping my PM nap today, although the fatigue can still be crushing at times. Following these Boards was especially hard due to how I was feeling physically and mentally. I hope to participate more now that my transplant seems to be working. My main problem was lack of red cell production due to residual 0+ blood fighting with my donor's A+ blood. But that's started to change. I am now making rbc's, and although still low, above transfusion levels.
Transplant #2 was much harder on me than the first. Not only did I have TBI, which did all sorts of annoying things to various body parts, I had stronger chemo drugs. I'm getting too old for this.
So now I sit and wait and stay away from sick people. At least I feel like eating now, and can have some fun gaining the weight I lost.
Ty for posting peejay.I read and share you're blog all the time with Todd.It never fails to make him smile![]()
PJ, glad to see your posting, and really glad to read that you are starting to feel better. Please stay away from anyone that is sick, keep up the great attitude, it will get you far. Sonya
Levica, Good luck to your husband. I think the changeover in blood type happens at different rates to different patients. For me, they kept saying 30-60 days, which must be average, but it took 90. For others, I imagine it takes longer. The main thing is, it's nothing to panic about.
HI PJ! It is wonderful to hear from you again! Keep gaining that weight and kicking butt! hugs, nicole
peejay wrote:
I'm getting too old for this.
Then quit having them for crying out loud.
So good to see you back. "Sounds" like you're feeling prety good. And very glad the numbers are improving. Hope this is the first sign you're back with us regularly. We missed you.
Blessings
PJ,
It's great to see you back. Stay healthy and enjoy gaining some weight.
Take care,
Kelly
So glad you're joining the land of the living. It's a long slow trek but it looks like you're well on your way. Eat well, rest, exercise and let us hear from you often!
So glad you are feeling better. Eat, Eat,Eat ![]()
Many Blessings!
Sherry
PJ, WooHoo!!! So glad to see you on here, and glad things are going basically well! I'm sure it will be a while before you feel like yourself again, but your story of making it through a second transplant is absolutely inspiring to me....just as when I first came to this board, and your first transplant experience helped guide me through what were scary, anxious times for me as I started to navigate through the process. I'm just so relieved you are finally feeling better, though I know this was a tougher one for you.....you are an inspiration to lots of us here, grateful you are able to post again.
Keep up the good work, PJ, get plenty of rest!
Pam