Day 17

So it is 17 days since the transplant. Things are looking positive at the moment. The doctors are keen to get past the 3 week stage as this is when they have seen the most rejection in the type of treatment I have had.

I am feeling good - my body is adjusting to having been sliced open again and I am gaining strength and energy. I am still taking it pretty easy and trying not to do to much. I think that by a month I will start to do some longer walks etc. I could do it now but think it is wise to let the body build up slowly.

I ahve just finished writing a document for the doctors at Southmead about a patients perspective on desensitization protocol. I felt this was important as it illustrated how good the team was and suggested some things that would make the process easier.

I still aim to do a full update on the last 2 weeks and a bit as I feel that anyone going through this treatment may find it interesting and informative.