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Waiting game has started, 6/13 Update

7 years ago

I have my stem cells back!!!! It was an simple, but some what uncomfortable procedure that lasted about an hour yesterday morning. The preservative DMSO is used when they store your stem cells. That causes little things like strange taste in mouth, flushing, minor nausea, scratchy throat. Strangely, it made me tired and I had a very deep nap after lunch. Once I woke up, the side effects were gone and I feel good this morning.

So now, I just wait for my stem cells to find their way back to my bone marrow and begin producing more cells. This can take 5-15 days. Meanwhile, I'll receive blood products, as needed, to support my blood counts.

Thank you for your support through this amazing journey so far. I'll continue to think of all of you each day.

Lisa

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