This morning Carolyn completed her blood work. Doctors withdrew blood for the purpose of separating serum to be used in a couple of days with the stem cells. The doctors were very knowledgeable answering all of our questions and addressing our concerns. They went over the schedule for the rest of the two-week treatment. We made it back to the hotel in time for Pinto Gallo, the traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Carolyn had the opportunity to nap for a few hours before being picked up for her two hour physical therapy session. As you might imagine this session was difficult but very important for determining Carolyn's current abilities as well as limitations. I'm really proud of her... she really gives it her all! Tomorrow will be another two hour physical therapy session followed by a pre-operative consultation with the plastic surgeon who will perform the mini-liposuction on Thursday. We ended the day with a trip to Helados Pops a wonderful Costa-Rican ice cream haven - I highly recommend that mango ice cream... tremendous!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Stem cell treatment - Day one
This morning Carolyn completed her blood work. Doctors withdrew blood for the purpose of separating serum to be used in a couple of days with the stem cells. The doctors were very knowledgeable answering all of our questions and addressing our concerns. They went over the schedule for the rest of the two-week treatment. We made it back to the hotel in time for Pinto Gallo, the traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Carolyn had the opportunity to nap for a few hours before being picked up for her two hour physical therapy session. As you might imagine this session was difficult but very important for determining Carolyn's current abilities as well as limitations. I'm really proud of her... she really gives it her all! Tomorrow will be another two hour physical therapy session followed by a pre-operative consultation with the plastic surgeon who will perform the mini-liposuction on Thursday. We ended the day with a trip to Helados Pops a wonderful Costa-Rican ice cream haven - I highly recommend that mango ice cream... tremendous!
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We are praying for you all! Carolyn is a trooper. I'm glad you have been able to have a couple cultural delicacies so far. Yum--sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThanks Smith's! It's great to hear from you all... We miss you guys! Everything is going well... That guanabana ice cream is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYum Yum! Send some my way!!!! Florida isn't too far from Costa Rica!
ReplyDeleteThis blog is great because I feel like I am there with you all experiencing the excitement and challenges that you are faced with each day. I will continue to pray for healing and great results!
Carolyn, I was in physical therapy on two separate occasions for various injuries and it was extremely painful for me to do all my exercises and such... so, I can only imagine how much MORE painful your PT is!!! As Eric is proud of you, so am I! Your ability to keep a positive outlook on all this is truly a call higher to me. My prayers and love go out to you all.
Say a big hello to Seany and Sarah for me. I hope they are able to sight see and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
-Love, Nichole
Yum Yum! Send some my way!!!! Florida isn't too far from Costa Rica!
ReplyDeleteThis blog is great because I feel like I am there with you all experiencing the excitement and challenges that you are faced with each day. I will continue to pray for healing and great results!
Carolyn, I was in physical therapy on two separate occasions for various injuries and it was extremely painful for me to do all my exercises and such... so, I can only imagine how much MORE painful your PT is!!! As Eric is proud of you, so am I! Your ability to keep a positive outlook on all this is truly a call higher to me. My prayers and love go out to you all.
Say a big hello to Seany and Sarah for me. I hope they are able to sight see and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
-Love, Nichole
Hi Sis!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement and for your prayers! You're not kidding about the PT being hard... but Carolyn is very determined!
Hi Aunt Nichole!
We have enjoyed the surroundings and definitely the food! Yummy! I hope you are doing well!
- love Sean
Hi Eric, Carolyn and Sean!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an "adventure". I am so sorry you are having to go through all of this, but so happy and proud that this treatment is available for you! The teams of professionals sound like they are on it, and I LOVE the nicknames!! Is there a Helga the massage therapist??