http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam Getting Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Treatments at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital Fri, 30 May 2008 00:19:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My plans have been finalized and my Dad and I are returning to China in June 2008 for more stem cell injections.  My parents and I are pleased enough with the results thus far that we believe more improvements with body movements and feeling are just on the horizon.  When ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2008/05/30/returning-to-china/ It’s been 7 months now since my stem cells injections in the spinal area of my tailbone at Hangzhou Hospital.  As a result, I regained quality feeling in the skin in my arms, hands, and fingers.  Am moving my fingers and thumbs to the extent that I can write my ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2008/05/28/stem-cells-are-working/ We made it home OK, but being a quadriplegic, you have to be on the lookout for almost anything.  At the airport in Hangzhou, we had to check my wheelchair and use the airport's wheelchair to go to the gate.  At the gate, the assistant would not let me take ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2008/04/26/the-october-flight-home/ The flight from the US to Beijing is a long one and it is easy to get dehydrated. Being dehydrated on arrival may cause one to get sick for several days, not good. In my case, the solution was to use a Foley catheter and leg bag under my jeans ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2007/10/09/things-to-remember-from-home/ It's Monday evening, October 8, and I just had my last stem cell injection this afternoon. The last injection was in IV form and there was no restriction on food, water, or having to lie down for 6 hours. They will do it in my hospital room, in an IV ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2007/10/09/my-last-stem-cell-injection/ It is now Friday afternoon, October 5, and this week I have received my 4th and 5th life-changing injections which give me more hope for the future. There is definitely a Chinese connection in my life. Dr. Tek Kim from the Chicago area brought me into this world in 1983, ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2007/10/05/4th-and-5th-injections/ Friday was my second stem cell injection day, another chance at changing my life. The procedure was delayed a few hours due to the plane arriving in Hangzhou a few hours late. The Beike Company has two research labs that produce stem cells. Each day of patient injections (Monday, Wednesday ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2007/09/26/2nd-and-3rd-injections/ Sundays at the Xiaoshan hospital are a free day for patients. Most of the doctors, nurses, and staff are off. So, my Dad and I decided we wanted to go see the Lingyin Buddhist temple in the afternoon. Told Johnnie, the meal interpreter, and he ordered a taxi and driver ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2007/09/20/more-therapy/ Therapy is every day except Sunday, when it is a free day to do whatever, and the day of stem cell injections. My therapy starts at 8:30 AM. Accupuncture is first and is conducted on a therapy mat in the Common Room on the 20th floor. Their Common Room has ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2007/09/17/therapy/ Was still behind on my sleep and luckily got the morning off. Fridays and Tuesdays are injection days. My injection was scheduled for 3:30 PM. Got lunch a bit early as there is no food or drink for 3 hours before the procedure. About 3 PM, the nurse came in ... http://stemcellschina.com/blog/adam/2007/09/16/stem-cell-injection-day/