Before the War

Happy 2nd Birthday - To Me !!! Oct 27, 2012 will be 2 years since my stem cell transplant. Going Strong !! I will now take this opportunity to brief you on an important message from our sponsors, me: Money. There is a common problem that affects many of us nowadays. There is just too much of it.  Money everywhere, cluttering up the floor, getting stuck in the furniture, etc. Sometimes it can create a fire hazard - Those $50 bills burn like nobody's business. Do what I did, and get rid of your excess money before it causes you harm ! As some of you know, in 2009 I was diagnosed with Leukemia, after a few rounds of Chemo it looked like it was gone.  Unfortunately, just about a year later, it came back. In October of 2010 I received a Stem Cell transplant, and so far the Leukemia has stayed away, and I have returned to a mostly normal life with only a few minor issues. On October 20 – SATURDAY !, just a few days before what I call my 2nd Birthday,

2012 I made it to another year ! Yay me! Another stellar delay before posting an update, but it has been a very busy time - work, Halloween, work, trip to the Island, work, Christmas, work, New Years, work. In my last update, I was off Prednisone, and now, I am off Cyclosporin. I am still on the Anti-Pneumonia, Anti-Viral, and blood pressure pills until the end of the month, and then I can stop all but the blood pressure pills. So far everything has been clear for GVHD, but my energy levels have been taking a pretty big hit. Next doctor visit is in March.