So I haven't posted for a bit. Ma and Andy did a few for me when I was not feeling my best. Almost 3 weeks now since my stem cell transplant. It has flown by. But then I look ahead and realize were only on Day 20 of 100. Still a long way to go. Then again, I just realized that I have been down here for 32 days already. There were the 2 weeks leading up to the transplant. Makes me feel a little better.
The throat pain caused by the radiation and the Methotrexate is mostly gone. It takes some adjustment to transition from inpatient to outpatient. I have very little stamina and eating is difficult. But that should improve over the upcoming days\weeks. So far about all i can tolerate is chicken noodle soup and Carnation instant breakfast drinks. My intake seems to be getting better each day. But I am only managing to put down about half the protein they want me to. They want me to get 120g of protein each day.
I have lost 25 pounds already. I expect to lose more. But the nausea seems to be getting better.
Each day I am still going to the outpatient area at the hospital. As things improve I will be able to transfer back to the clinic and not have to go in every day. We pass our time with errands and watching things on Netflix.
I should get to see the kids next week finally. It's been difficult not seeing them for this long. We appreciate the prayers and ongoing support. Things are progressing nicely. I am just looking for my appitite to improve and for my energy level to get higher.
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