This Is Where We are At.

Happy 4th of July from the 6th floor of UMMC! I really can't think of any place I'd rather be or any other people I'd rather have taking care of me.

This is where we are currently:

• I am at about 95% mental acuity. I feel like myself! I am able to compute, think clearly, write, and say meaningful sentences.
  
• I am at about 75% physical ability. Today, I was able to walk up 4 steps (twice), do standing exercises, do an arm ergometer for 10 minutes, and go for 3 walks. I do have to use a walker, just for safety's sake
  
• I had a second blood marrow biopsy while on 6C. This biopsy showed no sign of any blood marrow disease or blood cancers! Yay! A Green Light for the transplant team!
  
• The concussion on June 2nd put me on a 6 week hold from being active on the transplant list. I will need to be on blood thinners during transplant surgery and they do not want to risk any further brain bleeds. I will be eligible for the list around July 16th.
  
• Most of all, I feel ready to go home! I still have some medical stabilizing to do (Iron infusions, moving from IV diuretics to oral diuretics) that my doctors think can be accomplished in the next day or so.
  
• I will continue with Physical and Occupational Therapy here in the hospital and once I go home to ensure that I can be in top condition for the transplant surgery.

That is the good and bad news from 6C at UMMC. I should be home by the end of the week!

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