Hello...we started today by visiting the Xcell diagnostic center and met with a rehab med dr. who showed us some very unique oral techniques that in the end will help with Ethan's balance and overall success in walking. Kind of odd but still intriguing. Then we went to the Xcell center and visited with the dr and the anesethiologist who reviewed the procedure for the marrow draw and the treatment. All is on schedule. We will be going in tomorrow (Tuesday) for the marrow extraction at 9 a.m. Thrs the treatment will happen at 9:00 a.m. as well. Honestly...I am scared to death. The dr's are nice and the facility is nice (definitely not as "posh" as you have in the US) but very clean and workable... The one bad thing is the heat and air conditioning is not a common thing here in Europe, so there is ALOT of sweating. :) Ironically enough though we met a couple from Sioux Falls SD & England who are there with their sons (who both have CP) too! I also met a lady from AZ who is being treated for degenerative eye disease. They all have interesting stories.
Ethan has been a trooper all day. This afternoon we went to Old Town and ate at a very old German restraunt. Ethan fulfilled his wish of eating sauerkraut and sausage. The Kraut wasn't what we have here in the states but it was very good. I found some authentic Kuchen and fell in love. It was sooo good! We walked by the Rhein and took lots of photos too. Unfortunately we didn't get to Colgne yet but maybe before we leave...we'll see. Better go...thanks for the continued prayers and support.
Love Lisa & James & Ethan.
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