Today marks 299 days since transplant!!
So thankful for being healthy and happy. As we get closer to the 1 year mark I look back on what a journey the past 10 months have been.
It’s been 4 months since my last blog post and so much has happened since. The small struggle with chest pains and pneumonia scare has since passed after a high dose regimen of some steroids (prednisone). Good news is I also gained back about 20 of the 25lbs I lost while in the hospital/recovering from transplant. They ended up determining that my lungs had some build up and scar tissue from chemotherapy etc. Hair is coming back in nicely and getting my color back.
Today I had a 10 months check up at Mayo Cancer Center. All checked out well and blood levels are remaining stable. We talked about cutting back on some medications and now that we are done with steroids we discussed what to look out for as it can be rough coming off that high of dosage. Next appointment will be in September. Around that time I can expect another bone marrow biopsy (number 12 since 2015) and also start getting ALL my vaccinations all over again. The reality of having a brand new immune system and 100percent donor blood is mind blowing.
Along with being healthy I have been busy getting back into work slowly. A few months ago I found myself sitting on the couch and decided I needed to get back on the metaphorical house and start living my life again. I found the books I purchased the year before to start studying to take the test to become a licensed General Contractor. After a few weeks of studying I registered to take the test and passed on my first attempt. I have since spent the past few months setting up my company and will begin work on our first big project in just a few weeks.
I wake up every day thankful that I get to spend another day, CANCER FREE, alive on this beautiful earth. I am so thankful I get to be with my wife and boys again every day. I am thankful for the donor who helped save my life and cure me of this ailment. I am humbled by the second chance on life I have now and I cherish every waking moment I have now.
I promise I’ll get better at updating!!
Mike's Journey 