Pictures of the Transplant / Re-introduction Process

For Julie's co-workers and our many friends and family who have expressed an interest in the process of re-introducing my stem cells to me - here are some pictures.

Harvesting stem cells

 

The stem cells arrive on transplant day and "their" nurse gives them a warm water bath.   The bath looked like an old turkey roaster to me.

Their spa experience with the warm water bath was required because the stem cells were frozen and came packed in dry ice.   Each bag came in a metal container - the container was labeled as was the bag of stem cells inside.

 

The stem cells had their nurse to watch over them.

I had my nurse to watch over me throughout the process.

What a team!

 Of course, I was prepared to greet those little fellas as well with a name tag - just to ease the introductions - and a sign to let them know how happy we were to have them back.

They monitored my vital signs through the process....

and Julie kept my spirits up. 

 

Finally, stems cells are back and we celebrated with a cake provided by the Medical Center staff.

Grace and peace,

Tim.