Update post Transplant day 14

Today was another good day. Jared's mouth has continued to be getting better, so now we are just waiting on the rest of his GI tract to catch up. Jared continues to not have a fever and they have stopped two of his very strong anti-biotics because he is doing so much better! Jared still has his pain pump, but has been using it far less then before. 

Even though Jared has absolutely no appetite, and nothing tastes good, he is encouraged to eat about 5 small meals a day of anything that sounds good at all. Jared is not quite to the 5 small meals, but today he was able to have a couple bites of tomato soup and grilled cheese, as well as a couple bites of clam chowder. These small steps are so exciting! This feeling of not wanting to eat anything and everything tasting weird is very common and could last for several months so Jared has to try to get used to eat not for hunger or taste but like its medicine he needs. This is very hard for Jared and really anyone to have to change your view on food so much. Jared is doing very well at trying his best! 

 Jared eating a few bites of dinner!!!

Another very exciting thing that happened today was Jared was able to take two pills by mouth. Jared has been unable to swallow any pills for the last couple days and today was his first attempt! He was able to swallow them both with some pain. It was very exciting! Jared has to be able to take all of his tons of medication by mouth before he can go home so this is an exciting step in the right direction. 

 Jared ready to take his pills! Then YAY he did it!  

Overall, Jared is doing well, he is able to walk without loosing his breath as well as trying to eat and take his pills. Jared's counts have been going up and up each day!! Pray that everything just continues to get better and easier!