SO I GOT SPRUNG in just 15 days from the transplant center, but that doesn’t mean I’m really free — at least not yet. For the next 2-3 months I need to live on guard against the stray germ, while my immune system rebuilds and my blood counts come back to normal.

One of our new friends from the Myeloma patient support group called it “100 days of house arrest,” which drew chuckles and knowing nods from others who had gone through the  transplant experience.

Most of the precautions make intuitive sense if you give the matter even 10 minutes of thought: Avoid raw or undercooked foods (alas, no sushi or eggs over easy). Wash vegetables carefully. Stay away from crowds and public spaces. Wash your hands a lot. Continue reading Counting to 100 →