Hello!!
Well, over the last couple of weeks, it has been decided that I return for more stem cell treatments. I have had so much improvement in my vision that it has been recommended that I go for more. I’m delighted, because not only has it worked so well for me first time around I am hoping maybe this round will help me even more!!
Matthew and I will be flying out in November for 3 weeks. This time I will be getting 6 injections. I will try to upload my test results next week so you can all see my improvements!!
Talk soon
Valerie
July 24th, 2010
Hello guys,
Well, has it really been 3 months and 1 week since we came home, WOW WOW WOW and WOW! Well, I am doing pretty well. I had my tests the other day in Dublin and I have my visual fields and visual acuity check this wednesday so I will update when I get results.
Since my last post my left and right eye are now at around 5 meters!! Big difference from 1 meter??!! I notice a lot more little things like I could see the goal posts at a match last week and every day things. My improvements have slowed down a lot, maybe its because when i first cam home i was seeing everything for the first time! But I am still thrilled as I have gained 4 meters of sight this year, something I thought would never happen.
Other then that I am keeping really well, still smiling and enjoying watching the world cup!! Its strange watching soccer properly!! the players all have legs and all 
Anyway, I will be sure to let ye know how my results go and please keep me in yere thoughts and prayers! There working!!
Lots of love and enjoy the world cup 2010!!
Lots of irish hugs and kisses
Valerie
June 14th, 2010
Hi there,
I cant believe we are home 4 weeks already. The time flew. It feels almost like a dream that we were even there!! Everything is going really well. I have noticed a few improvements since my last post. Little things really, like shopping, I can make out clothes sizes, on certain items, my finger counting has improved amazingly!! I watched a hurling match on my tv and I could actually make out the 2 different teams!! I even knew no 15 jersey!! Its almost as if my little jigsaw pieces are fewer.
I know I have a long way to go but hopefully I will get there. I am continuing my accupuncture, herbs etc and I really hope they help. Someday I WILL drive…..
Thanks for helping me through the past few months.
Lots of love
Valerie
April 4th, 2010
Hello there from Ireland!
Well, we made it home after 2 days of travelling. Our 2nd flight, Hong Kong to London was horrible. Really bad turbulence and I was sick for 12 out of the 13 hour flight!! But we eventually got home and we are so happy to be back. Everything went really well with my tests the other day. It showed my vision has improved great in the visual fields test, vep test and oct exam. All of them were much better than at the start. My retina has thickened ,and overall the stem cells are helping me out!! It could take a few months for me to see any more improvements so please god let them continue. I will keep ye updated. Thanks for all yere help over the last few months. So happy to be home!! Woohoooooo!
Love and hugs
Vallie and Matthew
March 7th, 2010
Hello there
Well this will be my last post from China.And what an amazing journey it has been for us both.It was worth every tear, penny and sleepless nights. I am so unbelievably grateful to all the staff here on the 8th floor. Dr Tony, my fav doc in the whole world!! Jerry and Andy who gave me hours of relaxation. The fabulous nurses who took such good care of me over the last 6 weeks. Not forgetting my new buddies Jack, Lucy, Alice, Amanda and Wendy. For making this a home away from home and giving us hours of laughter.
I have seen some amazing success stories since I have been here and I am glad we made the decision to come here.I had my tests done today downtown and it went remarkably well. Dr Tony will be around in the morning with the results but we know they are much better than the first ones.Will let ye know!!
Anyway, I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for keeping us company on this very difficult but amazing journey. We will miss all our new friends and all the fantastic parents and patients that we have met. But I am so happy to be going home to my beautiful sweet Abbeyknockmoy / Lenamore!!
I will be in touch as soon as I can about the eye results. Til irish time, zai jian!!!
Love and kisses
Vallie and Matt
March 3rd, 2010
Ni Hao!!
Well, last night was my 8th and final stem cell treatment. I was called up to the OR at around 8pm. Dr Tony done my stem cell transfer today and it all went really well. It was all over within the half hour. First time and all! I love chinese doctors!! Anyway, my blood pressure and teemperature was all normal and they continued the fluids for about an hour after I came down. My temperature was a little high after a few hours so I had to drink lots of water. It came down again a few hours later. It took me forever to sleep last night, I was wired to the moon!! Anyway, was up nice and early this morning and no sign of any headache. My lower back and going down my legs are kinda sore but Dr T was around earlier and said its all normal. easing off a little now though.
Dr Tony has arrange me to go to the hospital tomorrow instead of today so we get to pack up!! Im gonna miss Dr Tony!!I then had Jerry with my electric wave and accupuncture!
Now we have to pop across the road and buy another suitcase….woops!
Anyway, we chat again later. Love to everyone back home . See ye soon!! Have the spuds ready mammy!
Vallie and Matt xxx
March 2nd, 2010
Hello there,
Well, it was our last weekend in China and we done a bit of shopping in the open market and lazed around chatting. Sunday was not a nice day. It was like a storm here. Lots of fireworks again as its lantern festival. We are so ready to go home now.I have my last treatment tonight via lumbar. This morning all the doctors came in and the head guy is very pleased with my progress. Im looking forward to going to get the tests done tomorrow. We got an earlier flight home, Yippeeee!! There is loads of new families here so its super busy around the place. Im just after getting my IV in my hand for tonight so were going cooking shortly cos I cant eat after 6 . Its finally nearly over, cant believe it went so quickly. Im gonna miss all my new friends!!!
Anyway, I will write again later after the spinal. Thanks for all yere emails and well wishes.
4 MORE DAYS!!!!!!
Lots of love
Valerie and Matthew
March 1st, 2010
Hello there,
Well, its a fantastic day here in Qingdao. Nice and sunny. I had my morning therapies with Jerry until around 11 and then we hung out on the couchs for a while. I had a video interview with the guys from beike today. That was fun!! We then chatted for hours with 2 families, which we really enjoyed. Done a little shopping and ate in the Holiday Inn. Nice!!
We have tomorrow and Sunday free so we trying to figure out whats left to do. Not long left here, cant wait to go home and see everyone. But of course we will miss all our new buddies!! Im nearly ready to start packing but Matthew wont let me yet. I suppose it is a bit early!!!! I have my last treatment this monday, a spinal so then were pretty much done by wednesday.
Anyway, no more news from me!! Only that, Im still happy!!!!!!!!!!
Toodles for now,
Valerie and Matthew
February 26th, 2010
Hello there,
Well, we have calmed down a little since all the excitement. Thats why I forgot to write last night!! Ooooppss! I had my 7th stem cell transfer last night via IV. It went really well. No hiccups! It was over in about an hour and temperature and blood pressure all normal. Only one more spinal to go!! I cant believe we are here 5 weeks today, it went so quickly. Except for today, went so slow. We didnt do much. Dr Tony came in this morning, he has arranged for the eye tests next tuesday and will give me a copy of all before we go home.To show the doctors at home. Prove them wrong!!! I told them I would do it!! I know its a little but if this is all i get I will be happy woman!! Its a great feeling.
Anyway, nothing else to report from Qingdao, hope everyone is super happy! Like me!!
Chat tomorrow,
Valerie and Matthew
February 25th, 2010
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