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Guest April Kristie

Hello all,

After a long abscence from the site, I wanted to share what I am living through. I am scheduled to have a bone marrow transplant (BMT), in seven days. i have been anemic for two years, it you have never had such an ailment, it makes you tired all the time, logey, and miserable. I have had exotic chemicals shot into me to make my red blood cells (RBC), kicked into service, with limited repsonse. It has been two years of Dr.'s and blood draws, and transfusions just to keeo my RBC numbers at like 8.5. Above 11 is the beginning of normal. So, I have been out and about in the medical industrial complex, yes trans visibilty does matter. I am 6'8" and round, oh yes around 300lbs. When I enter a room I turn heads baby! I have been treated with nothing but kindness so far, a few pronoun mistakes, but no one has been mean or given me bad service. I have taught a lot of caregivers what it is like to be with a Transwoman. While being less than healthy isnt exactly fun, as some of you can attest, however, the people taking care of me have been nothing more than even handed and wonderful, as it should be. So, whats next?

I am eating everything in sight as when this event is over, I will be living like a monkess on strict everything, now is that fair? I hope to be well enough to let you all know how I make out here with the treatment and how I am treated through the one month in the hospital or so, and then living in an apartment away from my home for two full months! Got some spare good vibrations?? Send them to April at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa Florida. Peace and long lives to you all.

April Kristie

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Guest LesleyAnne

Everyone is pulling for you April!

We are hoping this BMT does what you need to get you on the road to recovery, and a healthy life. :wub:

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Hi April! It's great hearing from you again. I'm sorry that you are dealing with health issues, I pray that the surgery will be successful.

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April, I'm sorry to hear of your ailment but glad you're receiving treatment and (it sounds like) your spirits are in good order. My spouse and I have both experienced cancer so we know how debilitating the treatments can be. I'm sure the Moffitt Cancer Center is well suited to provide the best of care. We're all pulling for you. Keep a smile on your face because you've come a long way Baby!

Hugs!!
Jani

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Wishing you the best of luck, April. :)

MaryEllen

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May it go well for you April,

God speed

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Cyndi -

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Thanks for sharing dear one. I have had decent experiences in hospitals as a trans woman as well. That being said i certainly would rather have not faced those experiences. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Hope you get well soon and i am sending all the good vibrations i can form NJ right down south to you.

Hugs,

Charlize

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Guest April Kristie

Thank you one and all, the waiting is the hardest part, I can only imagine what waiting for the SRS appointment might feel like. Peace to you each and everyone!

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