1-23-08
Yesterday, we were extremely bored around here. So, even though it was again cold and rainy, we decided to go out to eat relatively close to the hospital. A restaurant had been recommended by others staying on our floor, so off we went. Well, as a vegetarian the place was absolutely horrible. A fish tank was the centerpiece of a very large room-the tank was the size of a normal sized living room- and was filled with all sorts of fish,seafood, some of the biggest fish I have ever seen. The poor things were all crowded together,just awful and smelled absolutely horrible. I ordered broccoli and rice. Lydia and Doug ordered more traditional fare which seemed to please the staff more so than my order. We were led down long hallways to a very nice private dining room with our own attendant. The table was set with chopsticks, warm towel, lots of small bowls,plates and we were served tea. I felt very much the tourist and learned to eat with chopsticks, Lydia really enjoyed her meal and the tea.
In the afternoon we went to see the opthamologist again since she was tolerating light in her eyes. Unfortunately, when she tried to keep her eyes open with her chin/forehead resting on the test machine(don’t know its name but we have all done it), she was not able to keep her eyes open . I guess that light is brighter and/or closer to the eye. We all had to give her credit for trying. We will likely try again before we leave.
So Lydia had her 3rd stem cell treatment today, her 2nd spinal. She did really well again, very little crying “because I knew what to expect”. Again, all of the staff praised her for being so brave and cooperative. She is currently having a hard time with not being able to get up, asks me every 5 minutes how long it will be “until I can get up”. 45 minutes to go………
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