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Good news. The super achiever leaves the hospital tomorrow! He really did impress all, with how he went through this whole process. He had one challenge that was most difficult, but he has healed well enough to be discharged.

One care giver task is interesting...using sterile kit to change dressing on the central catheter, for one. I practiced on a mannequin, and then on Greg. We did have to start over once with Greg as I did "something" to contaminate my kit. :oops: The 2ND time was better, and the nurse said I did a good job. Practice makes perfect, especially putting on the gloves. To all the good nurses out there, thank you for your dedication.

On to the temporary apartment for 4-6 weeks.

Thank you all for your continued support. :happy94:

6-15-2018

9 months post transplant. Greg's doc says he is the benchmark of all bone marrow transplant patients he has worked with. There have been few problems. He is still on anti rejection meds, and added a steroid a few months back to fight mild graft V host disease. This shows up on Greg's skin as a red rash. Wearing a mask is still the norm out and about, and around groups of people. Greg hates those masks, of which he has regular and super duper. Thankfully at home they come off. The heat and masks are a real pain, hard to breathe. He works too many hours, but not much can be done. He gets TIRED, and goes to bed early and wakes at 5 am for work. Greg is truly pleased with how things have gone for him with this transplant.
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Wonderful news!!
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Great news :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Terrific news! :cool5:
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You two are an amazing team! So happy that Greg can get out of there. I hope your apartment stay goes well and you can return home sooner than they think. Greg is an animal and you are one courageous woman.

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great news!!
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Great news!
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Wonderful news! :clap: :clap: :greenbounce: :happy94:
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Great news. :happywave:
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Wonderful news! :happy94:
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Excellent news! :happywave:
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Yay! Hope the time flies by!
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Wonderful, wonderful news!!!
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You two are an inspiration. I'm not such a good caregiver but I do my best.
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