I don't want no hugs

For all my fellow fans of the recently released The Other Guys with Will Ferrell and Mark Walhberg, I hope you appreciate my title’s reference to TLC. If you haven’t seen the movie, shame on you. Just kidding. But seriously, see the movie.

Now to put your curiosity to rest and explain my title :): I found out that the treatment protocol I’m receiving for this type of bone marrow transplant (BMT) is extremely immuno-suppressive, even more than a typical BMT, which is saying a lot. So basically, me catching a cold = 3 extra weeks in the hospital. I’m sorry, but as much as I like visitors, seeing someone who’s sick is NOT worth an extended vacation here! We’ve already told people not to come if they have any symptoms (cough, runny nose, unusual fatigue, body aches, etc.), but just to play it safe I think I’m going to avoid hugging visitors, especially people who work with/have small children.

So if I sidestep and/or Zack tries to tackle you if you attempt to hug me, please don’t be offended. No hug is worth that much! :)