2nd Stem Cell Injection Results
I had my 2nd stem cell injection yesterday afternoon. It was another spinal injection and so I had to lie on my back again for 6 hours. Then you can’t use a pillow when you sleep because you really have to lie flat. That’s a real pain — I gave up around 4:00 am and used a pillow. I figured it had been 24 hours since the injection so it would be ok. It was– I have no headache and I feel wonderful today. My eyes are continuing to improve. When I close my eyes, all I see is darkness - no spots or halos like I used to. It is so wonderful to have almost normal eyesight. I don’t feel like I’m in a fog or cloud anymore. My walking seems easier today - I have a spring in my step. I am able to walk faster and am more sure footed. When I went to physical therapy this morning, I seemed to have better balance. I can’t wait until this afternoon’s therapy to see if I have improved. I will have my 3rd stem cell therapy on Monday - it will be an IV. From what everyone here says (patients), I should probably get a really good result for my eyes from the IV. We’ll see.
Jason has been having fun and has been quite a help to me. He’s following Shouhua’s instructions — getting Mom breakfast (coffee & sesame balls) from either McDonald’s or KFC. McDonald’s is right across the street. You may be able to see the yellow arch (M) in the picture. Everything is within walking distance - really across the street. Jason cooked jambalaya yesterday and his grandmother’s stewed chicken with rice and gravy today. He’s really enjoying all of the different people here (especially a really cute English girl whose mother has MS). A bunch of the people here went to Seaworld night before last - it’s a neat place where there are numerous Western restaurants, bars, etc. - even a Starbucks, Papa John’s pizza. You bascially can choose to try the gazillion Chinese food places or order a pizza, go to McDonald’s or KFC. It was very comical seeing Jason try to cook in a kitchen with no stove - just a hotplate and microwaves. But, he managed and everything came out good. Everyone here cooks something from their home and we bring it all into the conference room and eat. These get togethers are great fun and so much talking and laughing. We all have a bond and it’s truly a global community.
This afternoon Jason & I are going for a massage and then to the Rainbow grocery store. They’re both across the street. You can see the yellow sign in the picture - that’s the massage place. They do a 1-1/2 hour massage for 40 yuan - that’s about 5.50 US. Amazing. All of the groceries Jason bought to cook were under $20 US. A totally different world.
The picture that shows the basketball courts that are attached to the hospital is where Jason played basketball yesterday afternoon. He played 2 hours with the Chinese and had great fun. He did have to stifle himself a little because the Chinese are not as aggressive as Americans are in basketball. He got great excercise and had fun. Beats paying to go to a health club!
I hope everyone at home is doing great. I miss you all. Keep in touch when you can. I have hooked up to Skype and I can call you. Give me your phone number and the best time to call. It’s great– only .02/minute.
Love,
Betty
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