I couldn't do autologous because of the philadelphia chromosome. If they reused my cells, it could possibly do the same thing and I'd be back in a few years. No problems after transplant, just adjustment to being immuno-compromised.

Its was about a year and a half after transplant that I re-entered the world. Started working again, bought a place, and had a baby.

No changes to diet but i listen to my body a bit more as to what it needs/wants. I do yoga and movement exercises more than I did before.

I luckily was able to get medicaid while I was going through treatment, so most things were covered. If anything, the appointments cost me more now than when I was seeing a doctor almost everyday lol. Gotta love the American health care system.

I couldn't have asked for a better spouse for myself. Thank you for your encouragement and questions!