The adventure has begun
September 10th, 2007
Hello my name is Elizabeth and I am 26 years old. I live in Nashville, Tennessee USA. I have a C5-6 incomplete spinal cord injury. I was injured six years ago in a car accident. I have been in Hang Zhou for one week today. The flight over was as smooth as can be expected bringing a 350 lbs chair across the world. When changing plains in Beijing (to a Chinese airline) they wanted me to pay extra for the weight of my chair. After much discussion, they finally said, “No charge.” Once we arrived at the hospital Jonny ordered us some Pizza Hut, which was pretty good, and we settled in for the night. The next day was mostly resting and blood work.Our second full day I met the doctors, I have Dr. Mike.I also had the physical tests to see what I could and couldn’t do, and a CT scan. Thursday (3rd day) was my first day of therapy, electrodes on my legs, acupuncture, and PT. Let me tell you, I haven’t worked that hard in a long time! Friday Sept. 7 I had my first stem cell injection. The procedure was a piece of cake. The laying still for six hours was easy because I had sleeping meds that kept me asleep for most of it. I ended up getting a major headache which lasted throughout the weekend. Next time I’m going to drink more water and see if that helps. I’d have to say my first week has been great; the staff is wonderful as well as the hospital itself.
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2. Shane Goddard | September 20th, 2007 at 3:54 am
This is Shane from Murfreesboro, TN; I read an article about you in the Tennessean today that was very inspiring. I broke T9 & T10 in a motorcycle accident 10 years ago and have been looking for something like you are doing now.
Please stay in touch, I would like to hear all about it when you get back to Nashville.
Shane Goddard
shane@ShaneGoddard.com
3. Michele Bussell | August 15th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Hello , I am doing research about stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury for a friend whose 18 yr old son is presently at Craig Hospital in Colorado for rehab. He has a T5 complete ASI A and I am trying to find some results through stem cells for a similar type and level of injury. I see that your original injury was incomplete but do you know of anyone who has seen improvement from the injury level above? I am glad to hear of your improvement.
blessings,
Michele Bussell
4. al buckley | August 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
rading about your progress, have lots of friends who would love to hear about your experience… and any improvement
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