Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Day 0 - Transplant Day

At 12 CST today Jodie started her bone marrow transplant and at 4 CST it was done.  The actual procedure is just a blood transfusion given in the room, there is no surgical procedure at all.  Seems a bit anti-climactic after everything that its taken to get us here.

The transfusion went smoothly, the next few weeks are really important.  
Starting with tomorrow, Jodie will get white cell transfusions to fight the pneumonia she got prior to the transplant.  Thanks to some very loving friends and family here in Houston who are donating their white cells to Jodie.
And then in 2-4 weeks we hope to see the new bone marrow producing new blood cells.

What a great day!!!!

God is Good,
The Gees
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4 comments:

  1. The MatlacksApril 22, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Alex, Jodie and family: So great to hear that things went well today. We're praying for you daily, and will continue to do so.

    The Matlack Family

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  2. UnknownApril 23, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Happy Rebirth Day! This is the beginning of a new life for everyone. So happy that this day has finally arrived for you.

    Wishing you the best!

    Van

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  3. Anna Marie CruzApril 23, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Hi Jodie!!! Nina Le shared the news with me, and we at the NMDP are just so thrilled to hear that the transplant went well!

    Thinking of you as you go through the next stage.

    Hugs,
    Anna Marie
    (Be the Match Registry - Southern California)

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  4. Lai FamilyApril 24, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    So happy that it went well!

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