Home with improvement updates

OK sorry about not posting. The flight home went well and Gabby and I made it just fine. I just wanted to add that I have been home almost a week and a half and I have seen three more big improvements!! First, my bowels have really become active just like a normal bodied person. Before the treatment I would go to the bathroom every 3 to 4 days a week. (by myself) Now I go almost like I did before my accident every 1 to 2 days!!!!!!! That is a huge improvement. Second, my energy level is drastically increased!! I have cleaned up my yard, planted flowers, hauled mulch, and much more for about 5 hours for 2 days with a few small breaks in between. In the morning I am getting up to finish a few more things that I need to do. Naps seem to be a thing of the past. Finally, I have begun to sweat like a pig again just like I did when I used to run in the Army!!! I now don't have to worry as much about overheating. Alright, that's it for now I'll update soon.
Lance

Good News!!!

Well Gabby got her braces this afternoon and they look awesome. She got her teeth cleaned and whitened and it only took forty-five minutes. Not to mention that the mouth x-rays were $12.oo and she even got to keep the mold of her teeth. Now for Lance's news: Today at therapy, Lance was able to bend and extend his right thumb which he has not been able to do since the accident. He is trying his hardest not to cheat by using his wrist, but he knows there is definitely movement because when we put his wrist in isolation he is able to move his thumb. Lance believes that this is possible not only with therapy but he feels that the stem cells are working. There is no doubt that this is the work of the stem cell therapy, we are excited to see what's next. We love you guys!!!!

Final IV Stem Cell

Today Monday at 5:00PM was my final treatment and all went well. Now everyone just keep the faith that within the next few months I get some movement back. Things that are already noticeable are as listed:
1. Strength and Stamina 50% better
2. Bladder 75% better during day and 100% better at night (less trips to restroom at night)
3. Muscle Spasms 75% better
I can definitely say that no therapy is going to help my bladder and spasms so that is 100% stem cell treatment and for many SCI patients that would be life changing for them and make other SCI patients happier to have better control over anything they already have. The USA has the technology to do this same treatment to all diseases and ailments but it will never happen if our government can't open their eyes and realize that embryonic stem cells are not the only stem cells that can help people. Anyways, I'll update again before we depart on Sat. mornng.

Fourth Treatment

Lance decided to go with an IV for his fourth procedure. Thankfully there are no headaches or side effects. He spoke to Kirshner who is one of the main spokesperson for the stem cell procedure. She assured Lance that two spinal taps were sufficient due to the millions of stem cells working their way up. Again I want to remind everyone that results take anywhere form three to six months. Now for Gabby's big news, She went to the dentist and found that she could get her braces for 2,000 RMB which is about $250.oo American dollars. This includes cleaning, x-rays, and mouth molding. Wow!!! what a great deal. Lance's last IV will be Monday but there is a possibility of an extra IV.

Update on third injection/Lance's leg brace

After the injection on Friday night Lance had the worst headache of his life. Lance moaned and groaned for a couple of hours until the doctor gave him medicine to sleep. I was worried until I saw that Lance was finally sleeping like a baby. It has been a few days and Lance is now feeling better with a slight headache once in a while. His next injection will be Wednesday and the doctor has promised to give him medicine right after the procedure so that he will be asleep for those first three hours. Now for the good news, he had an AFO half brace made and it was a success. The brace was excellent quality, and walked better than we expected. He still has a slight hipper extension but he felt more comfortable this time than when he walked with it two years ago. They took the brace back for some adjustments and will return it tomorrow so that Lance can start practicing his walking. The third injection will be Wednesday and hopefully the headaches will be better. We will keep you updated with Lance's progress.

Lance's Third Injection

Lance had his 3rd injection about an hour ago today. He is in the room trying to lay flat on his back without moving hopefully for at least 6 hours. He took a caffeine pill and half of a percussed an hour before the injection to help with the spinal headache. The doctor said that the second injection is better than the first. The last two procedures will be a spinal tap on Wednesday and an IV on Monday. We miss you all and I will post again soon.

3rd INJECTION TODAY

Its been a few days since I've posted. Gabby and I have been doing a little gift shopping the past few days after my therapy. We like to go later in the evening because it is cooler and China really wakes up at night. We have mastered part of the city so we don't take taxis' as much even though it is only $1.00 to go anywhere in the city. Around 5:00 tonight I will get my 3rd injection through lumbar puncture so everyone pray I don't get the bad headache that I did the 1st time. I will update later tonight to let everyone know what is going on with me.