We got home on Saturday the 2nd around 2:30 pm. We were so excited to see the boys! I missed them so much, but enjoyed talking to them on Skype each morning while I was gone. They are on October break now for two weeks. I’m looking forward to hanging out with them. When I was swimming with them the day after I got back I was sitting in the pool on a step and I was able to kick my right leg out about 8 inches without recruiting any other muscles for help. This was very encouraging since before I could only kick it out an inch or so with out using other muscles to help do this. Stay tuned for more updates as I progress. Again, remember that it can take up to 6 or 7 months to see all the effects of the stem cells and my hard work.
My first day back at therapy I was able to do sit ups with only about a 4 inch wedge behind me, all on my own. Before Panama, I needed that wedge plus a pillow and my therapist had to hold my fingers as I was coming up to help me some. I’m so excited to do them on my own now. I want to work on not even having the 4 inch wedge behind me at all. Then it will be a normal sit up all the way.
Now during the neuro which is when they shock my muscles to help my legs move and contract well, my legs kick out straight at only a level 6. Before I got more stem cells, they needed a level 10 to do this. I hope these are all signs of even more good to come. It’s exciting each day to see what will happen next. I feel very strong and it feels good. Again, I am so thankful for any return and I believe more will come!
On October 7th I went to the Grand Opening of the Celebration Stem Cell Center that just opened in Gilbert. It’s located by Mercy Gilbert Medical Center off the 202. It was a great event. I was excited to see Sherry Lund there. She is the one who originally introduced me to the idea of stem cells and the Stem Cell Institute. She is such a wonderful lady who has always believed that each life is precious. This is the facilities mission statement.
Mission Statement
It is to provide the highest quality of viable stem cells for transplant and regenerative medicine and to increase awareness of the healing effects of stem cells. There is a medical necessity to establish a diverse and global inventory of cord blood stem cells to offer hope to patients who suffer from a life threatening disease or injury. Through a comprehensive public awareness campaign, we will reveal the facts about stem cell therapy.
If you want to learn more you can contact them at http://www.celebrationstemcellcentre.com/
As she was giving the presentation with her family and the Mayor of Gilbert was talking too, they asked me to speak. I wasn't expecting this but I was happy to share my story and people were very touched. I met many wonderful people and doctors. How exciting that a umbilical cord blood bank and stem cell processing center is right here in Gilbert, Arizona. It’s still too bad that they can’t use these stem cells here in the US yet for spinal cord injury patients. But, it is a huge step to help the US get further along in this amazing medical treatment.
My first day back at therapy I was able to do sit ups with only about a 4 inch wedge behind me, all on my own. Before Panama, I needed that wedge plus a pillow and my therapist had to hold my fingers as I was coming up to help me some. I’m so excited to do them on my own now. I want to work on not even having the 4 inch wedge behind me at all. Then it will be a normal sit up all the way.
Now during the neuro which is when they shock my muscles to help my legs move and contract well, my legs kick out straight at only a level 6. Before I got more stem cells, they needed a level 10 to do this. I hope these are all signs of even more good to come. It’s exciting each day to see what will happen next. I feel very strong and it feels good. Again, I am so thankful for any return and I believe more will come!
On October 7th I went to the Grand Opening of the Celebration Stem Cell Center that just opened in Gilbert. It’s located by Mercy Gilbert Medical Center off the 202. It was a great event. I was excited to see Sherry Lund there. She is the one who originally introduced me to the idea of stem cells and the Stem Cell Institute. She is such a wonderful lady who has always believed that each life is precious. This is the facilities mission statement.
Mission Statement
It is to provide the highest quality of viable stem cells for transplant and regenerative medicine and to increase awareness of the healing effects of stem cells. There is a medical necessity to establish a diverse and global inventory of cord blood stem cells to offer hope to patients who suffer from a life threatening disease or injury. Through a comprehensive public awareness campaign, we will reveal the facts about stem cell therapy.
If you want to learn more you can contact them at http://www.celebrationstemcellcentre.com/
As she was giving the presentation with her family and the Mayor of Gilbert was talking too, they asked me to speak. I wasn't expecting this but I was happy to share my story and people were very touched. I met many wonderful people and doctors. How exciting that a umbilical cord blood bank and stem cell processing center is right here in Gilbert, Arizona. It’s still too bad that they can’t use these stem cells here in the US yet for spinal cord injury patients. But, it is a huge step to help the US get further along in this amazing medical treatment.
I am so grateful that Cell Medicine in Panama is there for us now. They were wonderful, caring and honest people. They can’t promise that it will work for everyone, but through their patients they are seeing many amazing results. Please keep me in your prayers as I continue on my journey.
