Andy et al,
Thanks for the info! The throbbing pain has subsided significantly today.
My stem cell count went from 2.3 yesterday to 11.6 today! So I will be going for collection tomorrow, and, yes, I expect it to be very much non dramatic.
The other thing that happened today was that my hair seemed to be coming out rather easily. So I figured it was time to get a buzz cut. Got it down to around 1/4 of an inch [0.6 cm] for now.
Fun fun fun.
Andy, special thanks to you for your advice, considering where you are in the process. Hope all is well.
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Larmo222 - Name: Larry M
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: February, 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 58
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
Hi Everyone,
The collection went well. They wanted to collect 12 million cells, but my cells apparently mobilized so well that they were able to collect 23 million!
Otherwise, uneventful.
Regards,
Larry
The collection went well. They wanted to collect 12 million cells, but my cells apparently mobilized so well that they were able to collect 23 million!
Otherwise, uneventful.
Regards,
Larry
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Larmo222 - Name: Larry M
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: February, 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 58
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
Hi all,
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.
Tomorrow, August 12, I will start the stem cell transplant process. I am to be there at 8:30 am. So tomorrow is Day -2, the cells will be returned to their rightful owner on Thursday, Day Zero.
I will do my best to post here on my progress.
Take care.
Larry
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.
Tomorrow, August 12, I will start the stem cell transplant process. I am to be there at 8:30 am. So tomorrow is Day -2, the cells will be returned to their rightful owner on Thursday, Day Zero.
I will do my best to post here on my progress.
Take care.
Larry
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Larmo222 - Name: Larry M
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: February, 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 58
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
I've been "silently" following your postings here, Larry, but I admit that I had forgotten that you were so close to your transplant. I'm glad that you posted the update, and I'm even happier that all the preparations went well and you apparently avoided any serious speed bumps along the way.
I hope everything goes well tomorrow and that the next two weeks or so do not put you through the wringer too much.
Good luck!!
I hope everything goes well tomorrow and that the next two weeks or so do not put you through the wringer too much.
Good luck!!
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Jonah
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
Good luck to ya Fella.
Take a deep breath, .....and take the Nestea Plunge!~
As you have seen by others here--it is not always easy to post re progress / events thru the STC Process.
Just take care of yourself---and get well.!
Good luck.
Take a deep breath, .....and take the Nestea Plunge!~
As you have seen by others here--it is not always easy to post re progress / events thru the STC Process.
Just take care of yourself---and get well.!
Good luck.
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Rneb
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
Wishing you the best of luck, Larry. I'm about a week behind you in the process.
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KimT - Name: Kim Tank
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: July 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 53
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
Just take good care of yourself and all the best!
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Toni - Name: Toni
- Who do you know with myeloma?: self - MGUS
- When were you/they diagnosed?: April 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 51
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
Good luck, Larry! Smooth sailings! 
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dnalex - Name: Alex N.
- Who do you know with myeloma?: mother
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2007
- Age at diagnosis: 56
Re: Larry's Stem Cell Transplant
Good luck, Larry and KimT. I hope things go smoothly for both of you.
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mikeb - Name: mikeb
- Who do you know with myeloma?: self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2009 (MGUS at that time)
- Age at diagnosis: 55
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