As I have mentioned before, when a bone marrow transplant takes place, it becomes a new 'birthday' for the patient. Yesterday was day 100 for my recipient, a huge milestone for them. This is the day they have been working towards since the transplant. Robin Roberts from ABC mentions the importance of the date in this article. During the recovery process, the patient has to stay close to the hospital during those first 100 days, in case there are any problems due to a weakened immune system. Day 100 is when they get to go home, when they start to feel like eating and enjoying life again since the greatest risk of critical side effects is past. It's a long journey to this day, and often times a difficult journey filled with illness and other issues.
Once again, I start the day thinking of my recipient, hoping he is doing well, and hoping that he is now at home in a comfortable, familiar environment. Today is an important day for Americans, celebrating Independence, but I also think of my recipient, and his milestone and independence.
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