Smooth as a baby’s bottom
Smooth as a baby’s bottom……..literally. That’s right people I got my entire butt shaved. Why you ask. In preparation for my bone marrow extraction, but not to worry the nurse said hardly any hair……..I wouldn’t want to spoil the girly girl image you may have of me, HA.
Sorry it’s been awhile, but they were having problems with the bog site. So this may be a little long winded. Well I had my first spinal stem cell treatment on Wednesday; it went well although a few things were different from the last time. First I got an IV drip because I’m not aloud to eat. Second I got anti-allergy shot. Third, I got a shot of Valium, weeeeeee, which took effect immediately. My parents said I wouldn’t shut up J what can I say it was doctor prescribed. But seriously the procedure went well, the lying flat for 6 hours sucked and as hard as I tried not to move, I got that headache that comes with spinal leakage. Wicked, but it only lasted a day.
The next day I went for my bone marrow extraction, which they were able to take from the back of my hip and not my sternum as I had feared. This one required anesthetics and so I was taken to another floor where as soon as they gave me the goods I was asleep and before I knew it I was tapped on the shoulder and all done, nothing to it. While I was under I had a dream about my physio guy, Andy. He was teaching me Chinese and I understood everything. But when I woke up I couldn’t understand anything again. What I didn’t realize was some of my preliminary tests the week before determined whether I could have this done or not. I learned a lot about my internal health too. My heart is slightly enlarged…which increases risks, my heart rate is slower than normal, my lungs are better than they should be….pretty normal in fact…..who knew, the technician made a joke about how I did better than most Chinese patients. I did have to stay on bed rest for 24 hours and I can’t shower for 3 days. The only mark is a very small incision, it doesn’t hurt at all. Today is a regular physio day and tomorrow off. My next spinal will be on Monday…..until then, enjoy the snow back home suckers!!!!!
6 comments November 22nd, 2008
