Good Morning and thank you to EVERYONE who commented on my post yesterday while I was having my stem cell procedure done. I am sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday, but it was a long day and I honestly did not feel up to doing much when I got home. I mostly sat in the recliner and relaxed and rested. I am VERY thankful to have had the procedure, and was MORE thankful when it was finally over!
These Bluebirds flew by to wish me well. I honestly think the one above is a juvenile,
but it could be a young female. Not sure. It just looks younger to me.
Here's a male and the same one in the background.
The male is wet...he had just taken a bath in the bird bath.
And now it's her turn.
It just may be that she looks different because she's wet. Anyway, they came and took their baths and flew away again. But it was nice to see them!
I only have one picture to show you this morning from yesterday, and I asked my nurse to take it for me: (Caution Alert, this is not for the squeamish!!!)
That, my friends, is what about 250 ml of adipose cells, also known as fat cells, taken from under the skin of my belly, looks like. Isn't it lovely??? The nurse said it kind of looked like a beautiful sunset! OK, I can see that...sort of...LOL. Looks like a jar of chicken fat to me. And they used a very large syringe that would remind you of a turkey baster to remove this fat from under my skin, much like you would suction out the turkey "juice" to baste the Thanksgiving turkey. I felt like I was all trussed up like a turkey for this experience...you should have seen the outfit I had to wear...disposable one size fits all little shorts and a "top" that just tapes over the front of you to cover the unmentionables. My belly had to be exposed, so it was like a paper two piece bathing suit. LOL. The nurse said they were made in China, and their "one size fits all" was definitely designed with their people in mind...not us very large-boned (and fat-filled!) Americans! LOL. Needless to say, no pictures were allowed of that outfit.
I hope I haven't grossed anyone out yet...but I thought this was pretty interesting. It's not often we get to see what our fat looks like from inside the body. We just get to see the not so lovely results of the fat on the outside! And what is so amazing is, they took this jar of fat cells and mixed it with my own rich blood and somehow came out with stem cells that could be injected into my shoulder/arm to bring about the desired healing that is so needed!! Without surgery! So now we pray it works.
In the meantime, I have to wear a large elastic "belly band" to cover my belly to help it grow back in place, I guess. I'll be wearing it for two weeks...the first week 24 hrs. a day. and the second week I can take it off at night. I am also wearing a sling on my left arm for at least a week. (although I am cheating right now so I can type this to you. But my arm is resting on the desk as I type, so hopefully that helps). I may not be able to do much writing for a little while so this can heal properly. No pictures of all of this either. I look a bit disheveled this morning. Can't properly do my hair. But I've already been to my PCP for a follow-up at 8:15 a.m. this morning.
Now I am going to say thank you for all your kind words and prayers for both my hubby and for me...and I thank the Lord for each one of you. I will write when I can, and try to visit you as well, but now I am going to go take a nap. 😴
(This stained glass picture hangs in the window in my kitchen, as a daily reminder of God's strength and healing when we wait patiently on Him.)
Bye for now!
I'm so glad the procedure went well. Praying it will work and that you will heal well.
ReplyDeletePrayers that this procedure will heal your shoulder.
ReplyDeleteThanks goodness the procedure went off without a hitch, Pamela! I will continue to pray for your complete healing in the wake of the stem cell therapy. And no, the jar of fat cells did not gross me out. After seeing the gook that was drained from a breast cyst, it takes a lot for me to get disturbed by any bodily fluid!
ReplyDeleteTake it easy, my friend, and let God perform His healing magic.
Blessings!
Those cells are really pretty! (Like a Tequila Sunrise adult beverage!) Guess I never thought about it before, but always thought fat cells looked like something on the edge of a rib-eye; not so 'liquidy.'
ReplyDeleteAnyway! I've seen one of those made-in-China outfits before; only the paper trousers they gave me looked like they'd fit Dumbo the elephant.
That whole science is fascinating, isn't it? I'm praying for fast relief and good results!
That is AMAZING!
ReplyDeletePam: So thankful to hear that your procedure went well. I have never heard of anything like that before. Take care of yourself and remember that several of us here in blog land are praying for your recovery. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteVERY interesting, Pam! My study emphasis in business college (what would now be termed as a 'trade school') was medical secretarial procedures, so this that you have shared is fascinating to me. Frankly, this looks like something from a Thanksgiving Day kitchen!! I pray this treatment really works for you, "putting you out of your misery", so to speak. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt is so amazing what the doctors can do for us now. Blessed to live in this time of medical miracles! Praying for swift healing and minimal pain for you, dear friend! Do please keep us posted!!
ReplyDeleteDon't take the sling off.. type with one hand or don't bother. We understand. I sure hope the time flies by for you with no discomfort at all and that is the solution to the problem once and for all. I am glad there was a procedure to help you. I pray now for your healing and for your hubby's health as well. You are always in my thoughts for the Lord's blessings.
ReplyDeleteIsn't science amazing (at least sometimes)? I'm praying this helps your shoulder and that you heal from it quickly and without problems.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that all went well Pam. I will definitely keep on praying for you and your speedy recovery. I find things like this fascinating. After all, I worked in an Emergency Room and saw almost everything. That and the fact that my Dad and both brothers were EMT's and worked on ambulances. They discussed everything, and I mean eveything, at the dinner table. Much to my Mom's consternation.
ReplyDeleteSleep, rest, stay cool and heal.
By the way, that is my favorite Bible verse. Thank you.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Medical procedures don't bother me. I'm just so glad it all went well for ya and pray you'll heal quickly with no more discomfort or pain. Sending prayers. xx
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting. I am glad it went well. I thought it was food :-)
ReplyDeleteO and thank you for the nice, nice bird photos.
I'm glad you did well with the procedure yesterday. Whew! That really is something! Love seeing your precious bluebirds. Take it easy and feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI will admit...I am the squeamish and that was a bit "yucky" but I kept reading but it was just so intriguing. I have never heard of such a procedure and am just amazed at all that they can do these days. I really hope this not only gives you relief but will also heal the tear completely! Do take it easy. Let your family spoil you a bit:) Happy weekend to you!!
ReplyDeleteWoW, you went through a lot. Sending prayers that you heal quickly and all is well. Take things easy for a while, R&R time. Those are great pictures of the little birds, nature is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh my, so interesting. It really does look like a jar of chicken fat/broth... like one is going to make gravy!
ReplyDeleteI will certainly pray that the procedure does the trick for you.
The bluebirds are lovely. My mother often felt that God sent bluebirds just at the time when she needed special encouragement from Him. It did seem to work out that way.
Love those pretty bluebird bath pictures! I love to watch birds in birdbaths they are so entertaining. So glad you got through that procedure just fine and now it's OVER!!-- YAY! I sure hope it works and brings you healing and relief , properly and quickly. Happy weekend and hope you are feeling better now. We don't have any big plans this weekend. Hugs from the front porch- (debbi)--- not anonymous ! LOL
ReplyDeleteJust rest and heal. God bless your recovery.
ReplyDeleteFascinating!! How amazing they can do this! So it can actually be GOOD for us to have a little extra belly fat??? Good to know. I'm glad you are skinny minny or you would be facing surgery for sure! OR I would have let them use some of MY belly fat for you! Anything to help a friend!!
ReplyDeleteNice birds you have ❤️. Interesting "juice" you wrote about with your appointment to help you feel better. You're in my prayers too. 💐 🙏 I love the scripture verse. One of my favorites 😍. I had to get my spare tire put on this morning due to tire low on pressure so I have to get 2 new tires next week. I'm glad I stopped when I was close to Wilsonville and get it checked out. Hope you have a good night and feel better soon. ☆~Becky
ReplyDeletethose blue birds are so adorable. Prayers that you get the relief on the shoulder from the stem cell. very interesting technique they do. I hope you feel better soon Have a new post up that you may like hope you have a great rest of weekend. Hugs my sweet friend.
ReplyDeletePraying for your good health. Those bluebirds are lovely.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and yours.