I was the same as Evan - it took several months for me to switch from B+ to O+, even though I was 100% donor cells and needed no transfusions. The doctors and nurse were totally unconcerned at the length of time involved - they said it varies wildly from patient to patient.
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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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