Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Day Three

Started off with PT which has produced some good techniques to use going forward.

Later went to another part of the hospital for my first intrathecal stem cell injection (9 million Mesenchymal and CD 34+). Basically this was uneventful. The doctor who did the procedure was flawless, Dr. Lara from the clinic brought my stem cells in a cooler and Laura watched them being injected. After a half hour laying down we were taken back to the hotel where I spent all afternoon laying flat. No pillow! Listened to the Ipod (including Beatles 65).

Patience. This isn't a drug, its a natural process and takes time.

Tomorrow is the mini-liposuction which will be my roughest day.

2 comments:

M..... said...

Appropriate Song for the day: Kellie Pickler "On My Way"

"I found the power of forgiveness. I know I'm not gonna let you down. I'm not blind but I don't need a witness to tell me there's angels all around.

I don't give up easy, I've got many miles to go. But I can't wait to get to what I see down this road. And all my life I've learned to just take it day by day. I'm not there yet but I know I'm on my way.

I've looked out the window when there's no hope in sight. But I swear I heard a whisper that said 'it will be worth the fight'. So I woke up one morning and I put my fears aside. Now look how far I've come from, from the back of an endless line.

I've still got lessons to be learned. There's a choice at every turn. But someone out there cleared a path and there's no turnin' back.

I don't give up easy, I've got many miles to go. And I can't wait to get to what I see down this road. And all my life I've learned to just take it day by day. I'm not there yet but I know I'm on my way."

You're on your way! And we're all with you in spirit.

Lisa M. said...

Can't figure out what the lipo is for, but I hope it goes well. If they needed some fat cells, I would have been more than happy to donate! The place sounds fantastic and I'm so happy things are positive!