Stem Cells China Day 24 22.03.07
March 22nd, 2007
My get up and go seemed to have escaped me today and my arm exercises with the weight bar seemed even harder this morning even though the weight was the same. Never the less Richard kept pushing until I continued on the limb table. Here Judy after massaging my arms connected a muscle stimulator o m left arm which sent an electric current through to my wrist in a bid to get my fingers stretched out right. I had to put my own effort in as well whilst Judy continued to massage my leg muscles. The machine seemed to go on forever and actually measured how far my fingers were stretching out. I went on to try and do some pull ups and by the end I was both physically and mentally drained and completely fatigued. I returned to my room to try and rest before my afternoon acupuncture and leg muscle stimulation. I said try because every 10 minutes someone was coming in to do blood pressure, temperature etc, so turned out to be a lost cause! Went into OT for some further work on my hands but by this time had lost the plot and my energy levels had plummeted. I think I had been worked too hard in the morning session but I’m sure with rest overnight I will feel the benefit! I only have one session of rehab tomorrow as my bone marrow Stem Cells are being injected into my spinal cavity so will be on my back most of the day. Thanks again for all the comments and encouragement, believe me they’re keeping me strong!
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1. Elaine (WOB) | March 22nd, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Yo FAT JABBA
Dont you dare give up and lie on your back you lazy ******
Will we have to call you Arnie when you come back with these huge biceps you are making?
The pictures are fabulous and sounds like you have made some really good friends. Dont think Ive met Richard but he deserves a mention too. Thanks for helping Nick Rich!!
Keep up the good work lads. Love to you both Elaine xx
2. wendy | March 23rd, 2007 at 5:17 am
Hope you manage to read this before your bone marrow on friday. Godd luck and break a leg… though i would leave youwith a few words of inspiration.
Often your task will be many
and more than you think you can do..
often the hills insurmountable, too..
but always remember..
the hills ahead are never as steep as they seem,
and with faith in your heart, start upward
amd climb til you reach your dream.
for nothing in life that is worthy
is ever to hard to achieve if you have the faith to believe
for faith is a force that is greater
than knowledge or power or skill
and many defeats turn to triumph
if you trust in god’s wisdom and will…
there is nothin that god can not do,
so start out today with faith in your heart
and climb til your dreams come true. XXXXX
3. wendy | March 23rd, 2007 at 5:22 am
tell Richard he is an absolute trooper, he deserves a knighthood and when he ets back he’s hired. Probably wont be speaking on friday because when i get back from work you will probably be horizontal!! Godd luck with the bone marrow, lets hope it does some good. break a leg…. lol wendy
4. Mary | March 23rd, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Must feel great at the end of the day and worth all that work! Good to see your sense of humor shining through. Thinking of you constantly and looking forward to seeing the ‘new’ Ian soon.
Love
M & R
5. angela and tony | March 24th, 2007 at 1:22 am
hi nick,
hope your stem cell injection went well today. make the most of your last week and keep up the good work with the physio.
ooo and have a chinese for me, i’m craving spicy food, something with duck, chilli and cashews. the little greenie’s gonna have a refined palette!
tony’s got me walking the dog twice a day at the moment so you can be sure i’m keeping fit. looks like you might be doing it when you get home!
keep your pecker up, only another week to go, just think of how many lovely meals you can fit in before you head home (make the most cos you now what wendy’s cookings like!)
loads a love, ang (tony, sasha and bump) xxx
6. sue and jim | March 24th, 2007 at 6:14 am
the pictures are great, lots of shopping and lots of late nights, you lucky pair. keep up the good work nick are thoughts are with you sue
7. Paul Hackett | March 24th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
Nick,
We hope yesterday’s stem cell injection went well and that you’re feeling more up beat again. Remember Nick, ‘no pain, no gain’; it’s all going to have been worth while.
Keep your spirits up Nick.
Love from Paul & Karen
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