Day 0, Transplant Day!

Transplant day was very uneventful.  The nurse came in and put Hans' (I named my donor that) cells on my IV pole. Lee, Bill and my nephew, Jim were here during transplant.  Justine, Jim's wife came to visit tonight.  I love my family The whole thing took 21 minutes.  About a half hour later I started shivering a little and when my nurse came in we realized that I had a fever.  They took many cultures and a chest X-ray.  It's not unusual for this to happen, so I'm not overly concerned right now. A little Tylenol and my fever is slowly coming down. Do you know that it's kind of hard to type with that heart rate thing on your finger?  Oh, and it isn't easy to pee and poop in those stupid hats either.  The other day I didn't notice that someone didn't put the seat down on the hats, so I sat directly on them and pinched my ass.  Ouch!

So, I haven't blogged for a few days, because I was very crampy and queasy.  I basically felt like cocky, in more ways than one!  I slept pretty much for 2 days and 2 nights.  This morning I had another bout of the cramps, but this time they knew which pills would work best for me.  Yah!!  I have a whole mouth cleaning ritual with rinses and brushing my teeth.  This is to help keep away mouth sores.  I haven't eaten in 3 days and the doctor told me this morning that they are going to start a TPN (IV nutrition) tomorrow.  I've already started my IV antibiotics and I'm really hoping that it doesn't bother my stomach more.  This morning a physical therapist came to see me and she said some annoying things.  Like, do you want to take a walk.  Let me see...NO, I have cramps and diarrhea.  BTW, she already knew that.  Then she asked if I want to go to the gym when I feel well enough.  By the time I feel well enough, I'll be heading home.  I don't mind doing things when I don't feel like puking or pooping constantly.  Finally, I told her we can play it by ear.  She stopped back this afternoon and I pretended to be asleep. All the doctors and nurses have been incredible.  I hope these cells like me!!

Peace out peeps!💓