Day 27 - The home stretch
I received my fourth and last stem cell injection directly into my lower spine. In case you were wondering, the spinal cord injections are all done in the lower lumbar region to minimize any potential damage to my existing motor functions. If I underwent surgery, I would have received stem cells directly into the injured area, but as it was surgery was not needed. The procedure went smoothly and Dr. Wang allowed dad to photograph the entire procedure. For the faint at heart (if you dislike long needles), you may not want to watch.
Immediately following the procedure, dad visited with Dr. Wang about a fifth injection. Dr. Wang, who speaks English well enough to communicate with only minor clarifications, told dad that
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