Ralph was called into Shadyside at 8:30am. We arrived around 10:30 and were quickly escorted to his room, #750, in the West wing. His vital signs were taken; height and weight were measured; an EKG and a chest XRAY were prearranged; blood was drawn; a tour was given of his area; he did not complain about lunch or dinner; head was shaved; Chemo started at 5:30 and lasted about an hour. As instructed, Ralph chewed his ice chips during Chemo to help prevent too many sores inside his mouth. He also met one doctor who will be working along with the transplant team. Hopefully, everything goes as well as the pretty picture that he painted.
It appears that Ralph will need to build resistance to bacteria, so HE is the only one who will wear a mask when he leaves his room. Of course, no one is to be in his room if they have any sign of an illness or have been around anyone who is sick. His room is private, clean, and comfortable.
In the evening, Megan and Nathan brought Chinese food, and we watched the Penguins in the family room of the hospital!
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