Bone Marrow Extraction

The Bone Marrow Extraction went very smoothly.  We were picked up by our driver (Ralf) this morning and arrived at the X-center at 9:00 am.  We filled out all the paper work and then Jessica was seen by a neuromuscular doctor and the anesthetist.  Because of Jessica's back, it won't be as easy, but the doctors say they have worked on many patients like Jessica.  Steve went into the O.R room with her until they put her under...I'm too emotional!  Steve came out of the O.R and was very surprised how fast they were able to put in the IV...not so easy when it comes to Jesse.  The procedure was very fast.  They took 7 vials from her and they said it was a good amount for her size. She came out of the anesthetic very fast and stayed in the recovery room for an hour.  





Jessica will have to keep her IV port in until Thursday so hopefully she won't pull it out!




Steve then went to pay for the procedure and ran into a bit of problems with the traveler cheques.  It would be easier to pay by credit card or wire transfer the amount...something to remember!