Quick Note: Part the ???th: the Saga of Almost Being Done Finally
Added 2021-08-03 23:41:54 +0000 UTCUpdate: 08/16 — Hey again, guys. I don’t have much strength at the moment. But I’m okay, just dealing with some side effects of having near-zero white blood cells. My transplant went pretty well and I’m just waiting it out, drinking and eating when I can.
I’m okay and wanted to leave an update so I don’t end up scaring anyone.
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Hey, everyone. I wanted to leave a note here to say how things are going.
I'm currently still at the hotel near UAB Hospital (in Birmingham, Alabama). I've been here since a week ago today. I had a permcath port put in my chest a few days ago -- never fun. Gonna see about having that taken out very soon after transplant day. >.>
Yesterday, I had my stem cells taken from me at the BMT Unit. That took about 6 hours and there was a possibility of having to do another collection the next morning. They were aiming for 2 million stem cells and ended up getting 4.4 million from me. Hopefully that means I may be able to leave sooner than expected when transplant day comes (on the 11th.)
I'm gonna be admitted on the 5th and receiving chemo 5 times until the night of the 7th. I'm a bit scared, but am hopeful and thankful for everyone's love and support. It's almost over. 😊
I guess I'm fortunate this happened to me while I'm still pretty young.
But thank you all again and take good care of yourselves. I'll be in touch again soon, I'm sure. 😄
-Lucky 🍀
(Also, apparently I'm O+ blood type. Bit of random info there. 😄)
Comments
Hey Lucky, thanks for keepiing us up to date, sounds like you're on the mend but please take care of yourself, we'll be here for you <3 <3 <3
Steven Cross
2021-08-20 20:49:05 +0000 UTCIt's a real relief to hear from you. I'm glad you have a positive outlook. I hope the rest is smooth sailing!
James Armstrong
2021-08-17 02:45:13 +0000 UTCGlad all is going well, take your time as you heal. We're all hoping for the best 💙💙💙
DHD
2021-08-16 15:36:35 +0000 UTCSo, how are you doing? Better, I hope.
James Armstrong
2021-08-16 00:23:48 +0000 UTCLove you man! It'll all be done with soon!
WideBros
2021-08-13 01:05:34 +0000 UTCYou must be in the worst of it now. hope to see you happy and healthy soon!
James Armstrong
2021-08-08 06:24:51 +0000 UTCI hope this next stage goes well. Thinking of you.
Gordon
2021-08-06 20:49:26 +0000 UTCNot a puny 2 million stem cells but a robust 4.4 million! I can just imagine it, thanks to your art work. I hope you can go through all that with high spirits. It's all beyond my understanding. I wish you the best possible outcome.
James Armstrong
2021-08-04 06:49:15 +0000 UTCBe strong there Lucky. You got this! We're here for you.
Gnarg
2021-08-04 06:47:11 +0000 UTCWe love you lucky good luck *hugs*
WallowinMuscle
2021-08-04 04:35:50 +0000 UTCThanks for the update Lucky, you take care, you've got this and we're here for you!
Steven Cross
2021-08-04 04:26:49 +0000 UTC
