Clorox, our new friend

We attended a meeting with the BMT team at University Hospital. Met with social worker, nutritionist and a nurse. Each gave us their part of what is to come. All were a bit surprised we were there so far away from the actual time Dale will do his BMT--not for several months, and not until chemo is all done. He begins 2B Wednesday and has until 6A/B to 9A/B, so a several months to go. They called us, set the appointment, and so we received the instructions. By the time Dale's begins, there will be a completely new Huntsman Hospital section for BMT patients. That will be nice. Summary of the instructions: 100 day process of 10 or so days preparing Dale for BMT at hospital, in & out possibly. Three to four weeks of BMT process at hospital in a "negative atmosphere" room which has everything he needs because he won't be leaving the room. If he does leave, it will be with mask and sanitation gear. After the three to four weeks there, he comes home for two weeks of 24-hour home care, by me &/or others that can transport to Huntsman, check for symptoms and such that will need to be addressed at Huntsman BMT.  Home will need to be sanitized, dust free, with well-cooked food only. Burnt-cheese sandwiches each day may get old, so I will have to learn to well-cook more foods. Raw foods won't work, fruits & vegetables need to be peeled and cooked, I will eat the berries, Dale will eat the peaches. Good, because I don't like to share my berries and I don't like peaches anyway. Restaurant and deli foods are forbidden-not safe enough to eat (what does that tell you?).

All in all, lots to prepare for, and sanitation is a must. Visitors will need to begin wearing masks or just not breathe when they come over. Hand washing needs to be thorough. Sanitation, bleach, and disposable gloves will be the decor and air freshener of choice. Be aware.