Thank you for all the messages/emails/calls over the last couple days to check in on transplant status. I am happy to report that yesterday was Scott’s new “birthday” as he received Jeff’s stem cells which will soon become his new immune system. Essentially starting again like a newborn baby.
Many people think the transplant involves a surgery (which makes sense given that “transplant” often refers to organs which require surgery), but a Stem Cell Transplant is different in that the donor cells are transfused through Scott’s Hickman Catheter. The infusion process is pretty anticlimactic, and involves a lot of monitoring (vitals taken every 15 mins for hours) to make sure while the new cells are coming in that his body isn’t fighting them off. He experienced a fever and really bad rigors after the process was complete, but that was expected and treated. I’d say for about an hour and a half Scott was really uncomfortable and feeling unwell. Once the morphine kicked in, he stopped shaking but did develop a fever which continued through the night. This meant a pretty restless “sleep”.
He is currently completely wiped out, with empty bone marrow, waiting for those new cells to find their way to the marrow and start working their magic. This can take 2-3 weeks and in the meantime Scott is vulnerable to infection and really not feeling well at all. He is sleeping now, thanks again to the “Bunnydryl”, and hopefully catching up on needed rest.
I wish he could just sleep through the next few weeks and wake up on the other side, without having to deal with what’s to come. Doesn’t help that his beloved sports are on hiatus… I don’t think he knows that the Masters have been postponed yet….because that usually offers a good distraction.
That said, any suggestions for must-watch TV shows or movies? We have Netflix, Prime and Apple TV – so please, share your favourites!
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Sending love your way and hoping for a speedy end to all the pain you and your family are going through. Keep good thoughts and laugh when you can.
Love The Steele Family
“ Please remember a thought is not a fact”.
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Glad it went well and everything is looking good. Sending prayers 🙏 and hugs 🤗.
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Ohhhh that’s such wonderful news Hailey. Our thoughts, prayers and positive energy is with you all🥰. Biggest hugs Dianne& Tom
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Happy transplant day Scott. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Sending you all our love. Xxx
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Well Friday the 13th brings good luck !!! Great news Hailey.
I suggest “Breakfast Lunch and Dinner” with Seth Rogen
Also “Travels with My Father” with Jack Whitehall
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Best of luck going forward Scott! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you progress on your road to recovery. Love, Paul and Theo.
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We are so thrilled to read this news Hailey. We think about Scott and your family every damn day and the fight you’re fighting. Scott is an inspiration to us all. Sending our good thoughts and energy your way as you all get through this next leg.
Prime: Jack Ryan
Netflix: Ozark, Bloodline, Animal Kingdom, Peaky Blinders (I’m sure you’ve seen them all but if not these were some favourites in our house!)
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Wishing you all the best in your recovery.
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Safe, The Stranger, The Outsider, The Five, Broadchurch and Marcella!
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Good to hear. Here’s to recovery.
Thinking of you all.
🕊🙏🏼
Cathy B
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♥️. You guys are awesome!
Movie suggestions….YOU or maybe Scandal.
keep fighting the good fight! You are in the best place now, while the world’s gone crazy!
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I think only positive thoughts every day. Sending love and healing to you all.
Ann-Louise
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