4 Months

Many people thought I would get off the plane walking by myself and many still think I get better every day, but unfortunately it's not like that. It is taking a lot of patience, physical rehabilitation and the support of my family and friends, because it’s not easy… I’m still very fatigued and it hampers easy tasks such as getting up from bed, brushing your teeth, and so on.

However, I have had some improvement:

No more electric pinching in my soles.  It was hard to fall asleep with that…

I went twice to the movies and I didn’t have to rush into the bathroom

I sense all the flavors.  No more sour sensation of liquids.

I can lift my right arm up to my head

I gave the wheelchair back and now I’m using a walker, which strengths my leg muscles

I wore sandals and even could give some steps without holding onto anything!

I had the visit of my brother and his wife from Israel, my uncles from the US and my aunt from Spain.  It was a wonderful month surrounded by a lot of love…

Patience, exercise and love.  That is the clue...

Take care

3 Months

This month has been one step forward two steps backward, but I'm doing better. 

It's easier for me to roll over in the bed and to stand when I'm lying.  I can stand up from a seating position without hand support. I can sit and support my right feet completely on the floor... I feel more upright. Sometimes I can do things that two minutes later I can't and viceversa. I am still very fatigued and tired.  I haven't gone out unless I have an appointment with some doctor or if  I have to take any exams.  I know I have to be very patient, but that's easier said than done... I sense it's getting better, veeeeeery slowly, but it is...

My hair is growing back and so do my eyebrows and eyelashes and that feels great. Well, I don't have too much to tell you, but I know each month will be better.  I'm very obedient with doctors: I take all my medicines, I exercise with my physiotherapist and I eat my meals :o)
We had the wonderful visit of Simone and Frank from Eisenach, and being with them, even for a very short time, was like a dream... 
Summer in Chile is very hot, but Santiago is a very beautiful city.
Take care...

2 Months

It's already two months after transplantation.  In fact, it was yesterday, but I couldn't write in my blog.  My mom's birthday was on the 25th and because I exceeded a bit with some food, yesterday I couldn't stop vomiting... Ok, it's my fault.  I accept full responsibility, but I felt awful...

Today I feel weak...

On the last month I started feeling more myself.  Previously, I felt kind of a zombie: half asleep, half awaken.  I've started thinking about plans for the future for the period after my recovery... and that's very possitive.
I've been slightly improving in some exercises, but lifting my heel 1cm feels like reaching the Everest! There's still a lot to do with physiotherapy and, I've been told, it's for life. 
I no longer have the Cytomegalovirus!!! 
I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very happy 2013 filled with beautiful moments to cherish in your hearts!!! and also health, money and love that are always welcome!!!
With all my heart...