Brooke’s CP Blog

Wednesday, Oct. 15th 4th Injection

October 15th, 2008

good evening, and good morning to you all back home. 

We had our normal therapy schedule today.

Brooke had her fourth injection today and it went much better then the first injection.  Her injection was at 3:00, she could not drink or eat for 6 hours prior to that. We were not able to let her drink for 2 hours afterwards, and she could not eat for 4 hours afterwards.  Not to mention she had to lie still for 6 hours without lifting her head.  She was very coopertive.  If the patient lifts their head then they can get severe headaches and/or back pain.  Four more injections to go. 

 Our friends from Ohio, dad Larry and patient Josh left us today.  Josh is a victim of spinal cord injury caused by the hospital.  Upon leaving he has had some feeling in his waist, here and there.  I wish him the best.  Our friends from Austraila left today also.  We will miss them all.  I have spoken with Lisa and Riaz, our friends from South Africa and they are doing fine.  Little Keanu did get ill, same syptoms as Brooke.  Keanu was in an automobile accident when he was very young and has suffered severe brain damage.  He is very precious.  Riaz is Lisa’s boyfriend and not the boy’s father but you would never know any different.  Way to go Riaz for being the man you are.   Barb and Deena should be home as well.  Barb has Ataxia.  She was very disappointed upon leaving because she expected more from the treatments.   I think she will get better with therapy and the new stem cells have time to work.  Be patient Barb.  We will miss everyone, we have bonded with several of these people, they become like family in China.  Also, the staff has been great here at Qingdao. 

We will be heading downtown Friday after therapy and spending Friday and Saturday there.  I want to see some of downtown, eat at McDonalds, and do some shopping.  Bring on the Big Mac.  I will be bringing the laptop of course. 

Goodnight all

Kris

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