The day has come for my stem cells to be returned to my body...it is Day "0." I explained in my last post how this very significant part of the process is very much a non-event with no fanfare. Mom, Dad and Dave were with me so that was exciting, but there still seemed to be a few things missing, like there should be a ceremony of sorts. Something like trumpets playing and rose petals sprinkled on the floor as the bags of stem cells enter the room on a pink velvet brocade pillow with gilded tassels. Something you would see out of the movie Cinderella when the prince presented her with the glass slipper:
"I present you with your beautiful, healthy stem cells, my princess!"
But, in life there are many disappointments and this was one of them. After receiving several pre-meds earlier this morning, the frozen stem cells were brought into the room in bags which needed to be defrosted. So they were thrown in a tub of hot water for a few minutes, kind of like a frozen boil-in-bag of vegetables. As I said, nothing ceremonious here. Then Dr. Martin infused them into Cathy Trilumen with great ease and that was that.
"Infusing the stem cells"
Some minor side effects occured, but within a short time, I actually have to get out of bed to exercise today as soon as I am able. So, no buff men with palm leaves fanning me and feeding me grapes for hours to come.
Now the rest of my progress and recovery "stems" (pun intended) from this Re-Infusuion Day of February 17. In approximately 90 days from today, The Dr. will hopefully be able to deliver the news that I have reached Complete Remission. Those are the words we are hoping for.
"I present you with your beautiful, healthy stem cells, my princess!"
"Infusing the stem cells"
We want to be in that number celebrating re-infusion day next year in New Orleans!
ReplyDeleteI feel the need to run out and buy you a stunning tiara, princess Susan, to prop atop your fab hat!!!
ReplyDeleteI am cheering here........it surely is a special day!!!
DD
You look wonderful!!! Will you be doing step class or hot yoga?
ReplyDeleteDitto DD...cheering!!!!
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Kathi
All hail princess Susan! Keep up the fantastic work. I am going to look forward to a spring walk in the park with you!
ReplyDeleteSending tons of positive energy and thoughts you way.
Tara
You look hot in your leopard print jamies!
ReplyDeleteSo glad things went well this a.m. I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Julie
I'm so glad things are going well! Love your PJ's. Even in a hospital bed you are still a fashion queen! We'll continue to prayer for you!
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Melissa
You look awesome and you deserve that sparkling tiara and so much more. I think a trip to New Orleans would be absolutley appropriate! You Go Girl!
ReplyDeleteMy wife is a fighting Tiger, so don't let the Leopard print fool ya! Great job today dear, keep up that winning spirit!
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You are such an inspiration! You continue to aproach all of this with humor and a positive attitude and it's working...keep it up! Not to mention you look great! Before you know it we will be celebrating your remission with cocktails on the river! We will continue to keep you in our prayers and await the next update.
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Kathy and Al
So very happy your day 0 came. Thinking a lot about your vigor, sense of humor, and positive attitude...all necessary in the 90 days to come. You are an inspiration. You will remain on my prayer list. PJs are cool.
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Way to go my friend, we're both so happy for you and so proud of you, that you cleared this enormous hurdle with such a positive attitude and a brilliant smile!!! We'll all be anxiously awaiting some good news in the next 90 days and you better believe that we too will be a part of the party on Bourbon Street next year!!!
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Denise & Curt
Thinking of you on Day 1 and hoping that you are doing well. I miss you- and I am looking forward to our next visit. You are loved by so many people and are setting the bar so high for those that will travel behind you!! Keep your chin up and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of tons of people.
ReplyDeleteLove you.
Love the leopard and the shining smile! Sending you love princess!
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Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI am happy to be able to follow your progress. You are really an inspiration! Your sense of humor is incredible. Keep up the good work and let's try to get together with our boats this summer.
I am so happy for you! Your positive attitude is so inspiring! You look awesome...and I am lovin those PJ's!
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Ronni
Thinking of you on Day 2. Looking forward to celebrating New Orleans with you next year as well. I'll keep checking in. Still awed by your strength and grace.
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