2012

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.

Comments

Tony said…
Good to hear from you Richard!! I'm glad to see you are doing well. I was just on T15 yesterday for a friend who was getting his BMT. We spoke about you, I hope your ears weren't buzzing!! LOL All the best to you, Sonja, the kids, your mom and your whole family!!
Big Hugs,
TONY
1/21/2012 1:03 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Tony, Great to hear from you. We are all fine and going to visit Richard and the family this weekend. What a difference a year makes. We have SO MUCH to be thankful for. You have been a positive friend for Richard. Hope 2012 brings you HEALTHY and HAPPY DAYS!!!Big hugs to you, Norma(Richard's Mommy)
1/26/2012 12:14 PM
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