There are a lot of eyes on me. Most of them are on me because they’ve been praying for me and want to see me better. Many of them are on me because I represent the last bit of hope they have to get better and they’re planning their own stem cell journey. A few of them are on me because they don’t believe this treatment works and they’re waiting for it to fail. I want to be skipping down my street so they all see. That isn’t happening yet. Because I’m in the spotlight, I’ve tried to stay positive, strong, and optimistic. I don’t want to let anyone down. But I’ve been reminded that I don’t need to worry about the expectations of others. This is my journey and I’m going to share it with you – the peaks and the valleys.
I have slipped the past couple weeks. My struggle has intensified with the head cold I picked up. It has not been easy and has been very discouraging. So we called the doctor in Mexico and we’re going back for the follow up treatment on October 17. We are not going back to try it again. We are going back to complete the treatment that we already started.
For some, one treatment is enough. I would even say that most patients improve gradually more and more after just one treatment. I’m a special case. There are some other issues that we need to address to make this successful. And I’m still 100% confident that it will be.
My first message is to those people seeking this treatment: As I’ve told you before, don’t expect the stem cells to do it all for you. Be ready to fight. The stem cells are a powerful weapon but they don’t work alone. Diet, exercise, supplements, and a fighting spirit finish it off. Don’t consider my current struggles a failure.
My second message is to those close to me who are praying and hoping for the best: keep praying. I’m on my way. Don’t be sad or worry about me. The battle is a long one but I’m still in it and I will be victorious.
My first step is to get spinal decompression treatments from the chiropractor before I leave for Tijuana again. The doctor in Mexico suspects that could be interfering with the success. Falls can contribute to spinal compression. I find myself at one with the floor quite often so we may have our answer. Regardless, this is my proactive attempt to make this second treatment even more effective.
Secondly, I have found a wonderful doctor in Franklin who offers hyperbaric oxygen treatments from his office; doing this right when I come home will also increase the effectiveness.
Finally, I am still on a superior supplement program through my nutritionist in Houston and my dear stem sister. She’s got me on track to re-grow nerves and get my insides doing what they need to do. And I continue my anti-inflammatory diet and juicing.
With all this said, I should reiterate that I am still much better than I was before I left for my first treatment. Even if I don’t go back to Tijuana for a second treatment, I’m not headed for a wheelchair anymore. But I am headed back to see my wonderful Mexican doctor again and then I’m on my way to victory. Viva la stem cells! Ole!
