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My Bone Marrow Transplant Story

  • My Final Update Bone Marrow Failed

      28 December 2022

    Hello I have now been in hospital for almost 5 months My panic attacks are getting worse and I have no appetite. Everyday my wife brings in food but it is very difficult to eat now.

    Specialist said that the infection I got when first Drain put into chest cavity was making me very sick.

    But through all this my wife Robyn and myself never doubted that I would be home one day.

    3 weeks before Christmas I was given the news that my Bone Marrow had failed which meant no more transfusions. I was given up to 2 weeks to live. We are both devastated as we spent all of our 43 years together totally with only 6 nights apart.

    To be continued by my wife.

    My beautiful Husband passed away 18th December 8.59pm.

    He said I should learn to drive to have

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  • To Purchase Car

      8 October 2022

    Have updated my pages. Please look at latest update dated 8th October 2022

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  • Back in Hospital

      8 October 2022
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    Hi I'm back in Hospital. Have been in various wards Auckland Hospital since 1 July 2022 due to a Haemothorax Bleed left lung. Unfortunately when a drain was put into side chest cavity staphylococcus found its way into my chest at the same time. I now have a permanent drain and the Staphylococcus infection will probably be with me for life. Antibiotics are a regular medication that is now needed to keep infection at bay. But this has made me very sick - no appetite - so now my Bone Marrow Transplant is struggling to work to produce bloods. I have had numerous transfusions. Are now taking anti depressants hopefully to make me eat more and make me mobile. Next update I'm hoping to tell you I'm back home with a good appetite and walking again.

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  • Transplant being Rejected

      27 December 2021

    I now have Graft v Host of the lungs. Breathing has become difficult and are now on Prednisone . So walking which kept me fit has taken a back seat. I am fighting this and will not let this condition beat me. Will keep you all updated abit later on.

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  • My Update for Donations

      29 January 2021

    Hi are walking and catching public transport. I want to work so a car is much needed. Thankyou for taking time to read.

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  • My Update for Donations

      29 January 2021

    Hi I'm doing really well. Still walking and catching public transport.. I'm now wanting to work so a car is much needed. Thankyou for taking time to read.

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  • Update on Rowans Bone Marrow Transplant

      3 November 2020

    Hi things are going ok walking helps tremendously. Having a few concerns my liver reading is high so are hoping with time this will right it self. Still wanting vehicle but I'm afraid $800.00 is not enough for a reliable car.

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  • Latest News

      18 June 2020

    It's been 1 year 10 months since my Bone Marrow Transplant. I'm walking and using Public Transport. My immune system still makes me more susceptible to flu and colds. With Covid 19 I've been very cautious around people especially on buses. During the last year I have had various vaccinations as my immune system is brand new. A car would certainly make my life so much easier to visit Doctors, food shopping etc.

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