So far so good. The medical team tells me i am reacting and responding as predicted. What that means, and this is probably too much information, is that as a result of the chemo I have had in preparation, my blood counts are falling and creating fertile ground for the new cells to take root. That will put me at higher risk of infection.

All of this does have its set of physical manifestations. My GI tract is affected with bouts of nausea and poop changes. I am told to strap in because these are bound to get worse over the next week. Eating may become a challenge. Not that hospital food is gourmet.

Sleeping in a strange, hospital bed has its own set of challenges. I was so uncomfortable the first night that I asked for, and received an egg crate topper. That seemed to help last night. Today Sharon is going to bring me one of my favorite pillows and I hope that helps as well.

Tomorrow it is planned to begin the last 2-days of chemo to assist the new cells into liking their new home. After that, I will be in recovery mode waiting for the these to “engraft’ meaning get comfortable and be fruitful and multiply.

Take care

Larry and Sharon