Day 12: No Hair!

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Since it was falling out, we decided a “shearing” was in order.   Now it’s time for hats!



I am progressing as the doctors expected 12 days after the transplant.   I am getting daily injections to stimulate the production of white blood cells and daily platelet transfusions as well as intermittent blood transfusions — all normal for this process.  

The doctors expect my blood counts to rebound over the next couple of days.  I am feeling some bone and joint pain, which could be a sign that the donor stem cells are beginning to produce new white blood cells in my bone marrow.  My white blood cells and platelets need to stabilize before I am released, I hope later this week or early next week.  

Thank you for all your positive energy to help me stay positive and strong!

Our song for today: Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar

Comments

  1. John SullivanOctober 10, 2019 at 12:25 AM

    Looking good, Steve!

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  2. Nicholas HarriganOctober 10, 2019 at 3:40 AM

    So glad to hear it is going well. Thank you for the updates. Sending the whole family hugs and love from Sydney, Australia. You are in my thoughts. Love, Nick

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  3. UnknownOctober 10, 2019 at 3:53 AM

    So glad to see everything goes on well! Best wishes to you and family!

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  4. Jody HoffmanOctober 10, 2019 at 6:59 AM

    Sending our love from DC where the Nats won their division!!

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  5. Mark FillingerOctober 10, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    So glad to hear you are on track, but the bone pain sounds tough. We are all sending lots of healing thoughts. We need to get you a SF Giants hat to look like a local!

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  6. jeanOctober 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM

    You're looking great! Keep on Truckin' !!! (I know not today's song)

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  7. Barb GalyenOctober 10, 2019 at 5:41 PM

    Greetings from snowy South Dakota! Sooo glad to see you still doing so well. All the prayers and love pouring out to you from all over the world must be working in addition to that Steve Payne tenacity. Love you lots, dear friend! Keep the faith....

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  8. UnknownOctober 10, 2019 at 8:36 PM

    You look maaavelous; truly you look amazing, and I like the hair. Thinking about you.

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  9. UnknownOctober 10, 2019 at 9:12 PM

    Sounds like things are going well: I'm glad to hear that. Obviously, you've decided against a wig and decided on The Rock/Vin Diesel look!

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    1. UnknownOctober 10, 2019 at 9:13 PM

      Sorry, I didn't mean that to be anonymous! (John Gee)

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  10. HottliebsOctober 11, 2019 at 4:41 AM

    So glad for this update, Steve, and to know that you are progressing as expected. We've decided that Greg was ahead of his time when he "sheared" his dome in 2010, so you're just catching up with the "in" look. You are always in our thoughts and we really appreciate these posts. Much love to all of you - Linda, Greg, Tillie & Joey

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  11. ChanOctober 11, 2019 at 7:02 AM

    Hi Steve, So happy to hear you are progressing well, keep up the fighting sprites, speedy recovery.
    from Chan

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  12. Roxanne MorrissyOctober 14, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    You're rocking the new hair style Steve! We all think you look so much younger! Thanks for the updates! Sending heaps of positive energy and vibes from Oz!!

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  13. ClaireOctober 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM

    Did you turn 30 on September 27? Looking great, Steve!!! We may have Whale meetings in the US again before year end and, if so, Michael and I will try to come for a visit!! Lots of love to you and the family. :)

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