7.1

The Stanford apheresis nurse called in the evening to let me know if they got enough stem cells. She sounded a little downtrodden, and I started to think, “Dang, I guess they didn’t get enough and I have to go back tomorrow”.

Then she got excited and told me they got a whopping 7.1 units in 4 hours. The goal was 4. For perspective, it takes 2 units for the transplant, to regrow your blood, and they want an extra 2 as back up, in case the first set fails. Guess I could do it 3 times, if it’s fun 🤪?

I guess all those vegetables helped out? It’s hard to get too excited about it though. I feel like I’ve cleared 1 hurdle and still have another 20 to go. Still, I’ll take my small wins where I can.

I get to go home and have a week off before the big test starts….