Friday, February 6, 2009
February 6th, 2009
We are home and all is well. Jeff has had very positive results from the bone marrow treatment and the other treatments as well. The doctors and Jeff concur that this will be an ongoing process as the results seem to get better with each treatment. While we were there we ran into many patients that were there for their 2nd and 3rd treatments and we saw some pretty miraculous stuff happening with those that had had multiple treatments.
We survived the 24 hour flying trip and will probably be back to 100% about this time next week. Odd isn’t it that we do nothing for a month except lay around and pamper and then one little ole 24 hour flying day just knocks the wind out of you. But, needless to say we are very happy to be home in the best city in the world!
Thanks again to everybody that stayed in touch, whether you blogged or not…I know there were some silent followers.
The day we left, the entire hospital staff came in to touch Jeff one last time. He was undoubtedly the hospital favorite!!!! How could he not be?!? He is infectiously positive and cheerful and they certainly enjoyed having his brand of fun and sunshine in Hangzhou, China! They were all just unbelievably fantastic to us and made us (almost) regret leaving!
So, this is it until the next time, which I promise you there will be a next time!
Pics of the staff are posted on flickr
xoxo
J&S
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3 Comments Add your own
1. Russell Lewis | February 7th, 2009 at 2:11 am
I am so happy to hear that this experience was positive and that real progress was made. I understand that it is an ongoing process and it’s just a good thing that the results seem to be positive with the cumulative treatments!
One of the greatest things about Jeff has always been his excellent attitude and strong determination to not let anything get him down! I am certainly not surprised that you all were the most popular people in the house (you always are!)
Again, I have thoroughly enjoyed keeping up with your daily blog and pictures about a fascinating adventure. Like you, I am always worn out after flying through many time zones so I will wait until next week to check in!
Best to both of you and I am glad you have returned safe and sound!
2. Russell Lewis | February 7th, 2009 at 2:12 am
and…how about a trip into town next week for some Mexican food? I am sure you are ready!
3. christine gray | March 31st, 2009 at 5:15 am
Hi Jeffrey,
Well done! Your video is so uplifting & encouraging to so many people. I have posted a link to it on our “stem cell recipients” Facebook group-only 13 of us, but growing. I returned from my initial treatment, for sporadic SCA2, in Shenzhen in Jan. ’07. I’m doing good and have had the chance to reach out to others about my experience, like yourself. Keep moving ahead!
Best Wishes,
Christine
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