Transplant Infusion is Done!


Prior to the infusion they gave me IV Benadryl and Ativan to avoid allergic reactions. They make me rather drowsy. The infusion begins around 10:00. There were 6 syringes to be infused and it only took like 9 minutes.

It would have been faster, but I have the nurse slow a few times because I feel warmth. I can instantly taste and smell the DMSO preservative that my cells have been frozen in (sort of like tomato soup to me). Shortly thereafter I can no longer smell it. The smell will be strong for a day or so while my body rids it by respiration. The smell is rather strong for Karin in the small room. We are discharged around 3:00 with a hundred instructions. Traffic sucks (Atlanta drivers suck). We take a walk around the block when we get home (I need exercise to avoid pneumonia). After dinner Karin and I crash early. Thanks Paul for taking care of Bennett!

Mark