Kristina picked us up again this morning and drove us to the clinic. Inside, Angelina met me with the IV bag at my chair and hooked me up. Due to the interferon injection yesterday, last night was a tough night so I laid back and fell asleep leaving my sister to read her book in peace.
After an hour, I awoke and was introduced to Antonio by Dr. Andrade. They spoke in Spanish and Dr. Andrade had me stand, turn, close my eyes, touch my nose and all the other coordination and balance things to show Antonio what I could and couldn’t do. Antonio loves soccer and is a trainer for a soccer team. Dr. Andrade explained that he would be working with me and giving me some physical therapy and massage my body to loosen up my muscles. He doesn’t speak English and like a dumb a$$ I took French in high school. I regret that now. But, we worked it out and got our points across to each other. Boy, his touch is unbelievable. When he was finished with my right leg, it was like the blood started flowing back into it and it felt relaxed which is something that I haven’t felt in quite a while. He continued working on the other leg, my arms and my upper torso. He gave me some exercises to do at the hotel in the evenings and in the mornings. I believe he will be working on me again Wednesday and I am looking forward to that.
After 2 IV’s and 4 injections, I met with Dr. Andrade and a neurologist. Unfortunately, my sister and I didn’t catch his name. He did all the normal test for balance and coordination, tested my eye movement, the sensation of my extremities and tested my reflexes. After that, we were free to leave so Kristina drove us back to the Hotel Lucerna.
Suzie went and worked out in the hotel gym and I worked on the computer. After she returned, she “encouraged” (hounded) me into doing the exercises that Antonio gave me. We went to dinner in the hotel restaurant, walked around outside enjoying the beautiful evening and took some pictures.
TV down here, even though we can get ABC, CBS and NBC out of San Diego has been a bit disappointing. Monday evening, Suzie couldn’t find The Bachelor on ABC and the KU vs CU game wasn’t nationally televised. Plus, I couldn’t find an internet sports radio station in KC that carried the game. At least Suzie will be able to watch The Bachelor on the internet Wednesday at the clinic.
Wednesday is the big day!! In the afternoon, they will harvest my bone morrow, process it and I will receive my stem cells. I am excited!
God Bless!
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