Another good day today in our march toward returning home. I had an appointment with the Pulmonary specialist who said I will not need supplemental oxygen for the airplane ride home, and in the long term will most likely not need oxygen at home. He reviewed my latest CT scans, my pulmonary function tests, and after some brisk walking around the clinic deemed that my lungs are working just fine. Not perfect mind you as I have had the condition of bronchiectasis since 2019, and for an almost 70-year old guy I pass. It was recommended that I see my pulmonary doctor at UC Davis upon my return, and I will arrange to do that.

I also had a session with a member of the long term survival team who checked my range of motion in my joints. Apparently, after bone marrow transplants some people lose their range of motion. Several photos were taken to document how I am moving currently and if I feel some tension in my muscles we can take photos and send them up here.

I received one set of results from my bone marrow biopsy, and good news is that in the flow study that they do, there is no evidence of my lymphoma. More to come on that, and I will take that as a positive.

Lastly we received clarity today that my final visit in the clinic here will be on Friday September 15. Assuming my first follow up visit in Sacramento will be on the 19th, we will travel sometime during the time period from the 15th to the 19th. That happens to coincide with the Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and frankly, whenever we can comfortable arrange the travel that weekend we will be winging our way home. A great start to the Jewish New Year.

Larry and Sharon