July 30 Stem Cell Treament # 6; via Lumbar Puncture
[/caption]This week has been very busy. In an effort to improve Art’s roller coaster energy levels we decided to look into TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Dr Michael did blood work first , then when everything was normal, he called on a TCM doctor in the hospital.Dr Leong ,a very distinguished, Intelligent looking, older doctor examined him . After checking his tongue and pulses; complete history and much discussion with the nurses, he proceeded to write up a long, detailed report. He was concerned with Art’s hard distended abdomen, and on leaving he said he was going down stairs to cook up his medicine. The nurses were chuckling and said it would taste very bad and he would need a candy to follow it. Apparently all TCM taste very bad.
Art found the taste not too bad, but it proved to be a very powerful diarrhetic. Something must have worked because he has completed all his physio this week with good recovery following his treatment. His abdomen is now soft, and his personal dietition can now reach around his abdomen.
You will be surprised at the new slimmer Art. His physio is much improved with good body alignment and today he successfully did 3 laps with help on the parallel bars. James was very happy with his progress today.
Art has successfully completed his sixth stem cell treatment (July 30). Tomorrow, Art will receive his seventh stem cell infusion via I.V.
In the morning ,he will go to O.R. to get his second Bone Marrow Puncture .They make him lie flat for 24 hrs following his bone Marrow puncture, a bit of overkill, but we will listen to the doctors orders.
We’re on countdown now as we have only 10 days left, before we head for home .
We look forward and appreciate all the comments and good wishes sent from home
Hi from Whitehorse on a wet Thursday morning!! Your journal and pictures are a daily highlight; so interesting. Art, you’ve worked very hard in this treatment and we’re so happy with your progress. You will be bombarded with questions when you get home. Love and hugs, Sheryl
Congratulations to everyone there for surviving an arduous month of intense treatment.Vivian I look forward to your return and hearing more. A note from Ron with directions to the golf course etc has arrived. Call me when you get home. It is a wet 13 degrees today we are hoping for better next week. Love, Margaret P
Yes it is Thursday pub night again. Good to hear that all is going well. We are looking forward to your return. Keep well and keep those stem cells moving. All our love and best wishes………Elaine
I have certainly enjoyed your weblog Marguerite – and have found your adventures and the medical information fascinating. Sounds like things are going well – even with ups and downs – for Art. Weather continues to be dreary here. Looking forward to hearing about your trip first hand. All the best to all three of you.
Penny