May 29 - Out of the hospital

It is good to be out of hospital after being in 47 days!  Out of the hospital now 7 days and good to be back with my wife and not having to 'survive' each day in the hospital.  Now, each day I go to IPOP  (the unit called "Inpatient/outpatient").  Lab drawn and any needs addressed from tranfusions to getting IV electrolytes, etc.  Progressing each day.  I am very deconditioned.  I am regaining strength slowly each day. 

Currently getting over Graft vs Host disease.  A frequent complication where the donor cell are still 'attacking me'.  It is fine line since there should some GvH disease which helps the donor's cells 'get rid' of my cancerous cells.  Taking high dose steroids but that's the price to pay to get over the GvH disease.

Engraftment has occurred!  Effectively, this means that Erika's stem cells have established.  So...Erika's stem cells are currently producing the white blood cells.  The other cell lines (red blood cells and platelets) should come in soon enough.

Jan has been just amazing and I couldn't have had a better partner in life.  She has and continues to tenderly nurse me back.

I want to thank you for your continued prayers and financial support.  May God bless you.  Tripp

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  1. Christina WittMay 29, 2018 at 3:49 PM

    Love to you and your family!

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  2. Sharon and Tommy TharpeMay 29, 2018 at 9:19 PM

    So glad you are progressing. Warm thoughts and prayers for you both.
    Sharon

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  3. David and Lisa JenkinsMay 30, 2018 at 3:30 AM

    Thats awesome!

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  4. Dee and Andy StokesMay 30, 2018 at 10:36 AM

    I am so glad to hear this. May you continue to grow stronger with each new day. Prayers still coming your way.

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  5. GingMay 30, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    Happy to know you are out of the hospital and progressing well. Continuing to pray for you daily for healing and strength.

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  6. UnknownMay 30, 2018 at 6:30 PM

    So grateful that your strength has been enough for this hard and perilous journey, and that you have Jan at your side. What a blessing that you are going to be fine! Love you 2!

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  7. UnknownMay 31, 2018 at 5:57 AM

    You and your family are in my prayers. Praying for continued getting strength for you all.

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  8. UnknownMay 31, 2018 at 7:33 PM

    Thank you Jan. You are as rare and precious as our friend Tripp. Muchas Gratias!

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  9. Paul & SallyJune 2, 2018 at 3:26 AM

    Praise the Lord! Keep on keeping on. You're both amazing. Love and continued prayers to you both!

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