I'm 2 days old today, ask me anything.

[mercuryblues]

I had my BMT on Monday and all went well. They call that day zero. Today I am 2 days old.

[Demsrule86]

1. How do you feel?

[mercuryblues]

8. I feel better than I expected

I tire easily though. It was a cool process to watch.

The reason they say day 0, day 1, day 2 is because I have the immune system of a newborn.

[Demsrule86]

16. That is good news. I never let my babies out when they were first born and kept folks away too...be

careful.

[LisaL]

2. What's a BMT?

NT

[jcgoldie]

3. best sandwich at subway

...

edit to add congrats mercuryblues did not mean to make light of that!

[mercuryblues]

6. LOL. It is the best sandwich.

[CloudWatcher]

4. Dr Google tells me it's ... Bone Marrow Transplant

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/about/pac-20384854

MercuryBlues --- congrats! Hope the news continues to be good

[Sanity Claws]

5. I was going to ask that too

In my neck of the woods, it stands for Brooklyn Manhattan Transit.

[tblue37]

24. Bone marrow transplant.

[brer cat]

7. I'm so glad it went well, mercuryblues.

[mercuryblues]

10. Thank you

They tell me I haven't hit bottom yet. I hope I have.

[Scrivener7]

9. Hey! Congratulations! How are you doing?

[mercuryblues]

12. They tell me good.

[Scrivener7]

14. This just makes me happy. I wish you the best.

[mercuryblues]

15. Thank you

To tell you the truth I can't wait to be off the freaking antibiotics so I can have a beer. It's been since Jan 2021 since I had one.

[Scrivener7]

17. LOL! Enjoy it!

[Donkees]

20. But the ad appearing with your thread is for raw kombucha 😊

[mercuryblues]

23. hahaha

I remember when I was in a thread about Chris Christy there was a Krispy Kreme donut ad. I still laugh.

[LoisB]

11. Happy Birthday. Glad it went well.

[onecaliberal]

13. That is outstanding!

😁

[USALiberal]

18. Bmt???

[mercuryblues]

19. Bone Marrow Transplant.

[rurallib]

21. Were you the one who donated to themselves?

or was there a donor.

Still don't understand how you can donate to yourself, but what do I know.

Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery!

[mercuryblues]

22. Yes, I donated to myself

They pretty much run your blood through a centrifuge and extract the stem cells and returning the blood to the body. They then take that and clean it up somehow so only good stem cells are left. Which they freeze until I am ready to transplant.

[rurallib]

25. interesting - best wishes

and ain't medical science grand these days!

[mercuryblues]

27. IKR

I can't wait to see what the future holds. I am so glad the RWNJs gave up on being against stem cell research.

[ancianita]

26. Great! How ya doin'?

I'm sending good vibes for the days ahead.

[mercuryblues]

28. I am doing good.

A little nausea but meds handle that. I can't wait until I can go full throttle.

How are you doing?

[ancianita]

36. Me?

The short answer is I'm doing okay.
The longer answer is that I just lost my husband of 35 years (on MLK Day) -- with all the whirlwind of emotions and activity that have overwhelmed me -- but my adult children's and family's love, work and support have been MAGNIFICENT.

Because of them, my life has been easier, and I think I'll be able to find a new way now.

Thank you for asking, mercuryblues.

[momta]

44. So sorry for your loss, ancianita.

I'm glad your family is there for you. Take care.

[ancianita]

45. Thank you, momta.

[niyad]

29. Happy 2 day birthday! Sending vibes for swift and complete recovery.

[malaise]

30. Fabulous

Hope all goes well

[Pepsidog]

31. Wish you all the best and speedy recovery. Need everyone battle ready for the fight to come.

[MontanaMama]

32. Been thinking about you...

Glad it went well. When are you off the antibiotic?

[mercuryblues]

34. probably 6 more months

I have to get my immune system back.

Yes, in a pandemic with no immune system. Fun times.

[Duncanpup]

33. Hope you are feeling well

[mercuryblues]

35. Thank you

[MLAA]

37. Congrats 🥳 🎂

[Meowmee]

38. I hope it goes perfectly 👏🏻

[CaptainTruth]

39. Best wishes for a good recovery!!!

[GentryDixon]

40. How wonderful for you. ❤️

[Moostache]

41. May your recovery be swift and set-back free! Good luck and best wishes (n/t)

[MuseRider]

42. Good news!

Do what the doc says and you should do very well. Good luck!

[BumRushDaShow]

43. Welcome

Hope your recovery continues to go well and you have some more chances to be -



but getting better...

[crickets]

46. Great news - congratulations!

Feel better soon, and I hope you sail through the next six months so you can enjoy that beer.

[Claire Oh Nette]

47. Good for you!

Congrats.

My husband received a kidney. Transplants = gift of life.

Rest, heal, and let your new youth run wild. After you rested and healed, of course

[kentuck]

48. Happy Birthday!