We are back from Calgary now. Happy to be home for sure.
The rest of the time was fine other than the bone marrow biopsy. I decided not to be sedated for the procedure. While it wasn't as bad as I remember, the freezing really hurt this time and the biopsy did too. Ahhh well, it is done! Good news is that I barely bled during and after the procedure.
We got a tour of the unit and I think it is well set up. The rooms are large and they have really sunny common rooms. Interestingly, we don't eat the food from trays like other patients. I guess the food is prepared and brought in on a cart to be specially dished up. I suspect it's to have less people handling it. I will have a TV but no phone and there is internet access.
All and all, the trip was very good. I feel much more positive and informed about what will be happening. Everyone is very positive about my suspected outcome. Makes me feel more at ease for sure.
Saw the dental specialist today. He said my mouth is in the best possible shape for going into the transplant. Apparently the irradiation will permanently reduce my saliva production so I will have to do fluoride trays every night for the rest of my life to prevent cavities.
We are on the countdown now. I have two weeks from yesterday to go. I'm feeling like all is well and I'm prepared. Madeleine is doing well. She is happy and doesn't seem to have a care in the world. David is rested up again and Josh took good care of the house while we were gone.
Signing off for now with hugs,
E
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