Hello family and friends, Dave was released from the hospital today. His numbers have gone up to 3.8 which is really fantastic! He's not feeling like a million bucks and hasn't ate much in the past several days, but hopefully now that he is back to the apartment his appetite will improve. I can't imagine hospital food is very appetizing. My mom is convinced that he did worse in the hospital and I tend to agree. Of course, he will still be monitored closely for infection. In fact, in my research, it typically takes 6+ months for the immune system to get back to "normal" after transplant. That doesn't mean he won't be able to come home, but that he will have to continue to be conscientious of germs, sick people, etc. In reality, MM patients will always have a compromised immune system to some extent and should practice safety precautions for life.
Thank you for all your prayers, letters, phone calls, messages, etc. We are lucky to have so many loving people in our lives.
Jeana
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