Update 2023-1016
Hospital discharge
Today I leave UW Hospital where I’ve been for the last 18 days. I hit my lowest low points in the compassionate care of the staff as I and my body could do nothing more than surrender to others managing infection, nutritional needs, blood products, electrolytes and so much more .
We are returning to our temporary apartment near the Hutch Cancer Center to complete the treatment procedures typical for the first 30-35 days of post-stem cell transplant. Today is already Day 24 so the expectation is we’ll be heading home to Olympia quite soon.
The fatigue is mind-boggling. I push for what is essential, like regular walking, PT exercises, and 5-6 small meals a day. Otherwise I just ride out the fatigue the rest of the time.
May you stay safe, be well, love much and be loved, and have a life of ease. 💕
With all our love,
Mary & Jackie
Admiring your bravery from afar, the available technology and resources in your world and the grace of your experience. Sending warmest hugs from the tropics!
Fresh air! Feels good I’ll bet.
Sending love and healing thoughts as you move forward moment by moment.