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Everyone is different, but you can get lucky and be fitter and stronger after the transplant than you were before. I'm 3.5 years post transplant now and even though I was a runner before, I'm far, far fitter now. The longest I'd ever run pre-transplant was 10km, and now I'm running my second marathon on Sunday (eep!). I think going through the transplant has also improved my pain tolerance (obviously), patience, and empathy. I like to think it's made me a better person all around, not just a better runner.
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36/F - 1984 SAA treated with ATG [complete remission until] Oct 08 - burst blood vessels in eyes and low platelets; Jan 09 - AA & hypo-MDS; July 09 - BMT (RIC MUD PSCT) July 10 - 10k for Anthony Nolan (1yr post BMT! 53:48) Sep 10 - Wedding!  I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)
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