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Kristine and I made it back from Houston last week without any trouble. Kristine had mixed feelings about coming back home to Philly. She was sad to leave her parents and the relaxing lifestyle she was able to carried out with them. At the same time she knew she had to get back on a regular rehabilitation schedule if she is going to continue to make progress physically.
Kristine started rehab right away last week. Her first session was challenging. She said that she noticed some loss of muscle strength from a lack of regular exercise. Her therapist also pointed out that she had begun to compensate for her leg weakness when walking by swinging her left leg out instead of dragging it straight through -- a critical technique for regaining a more natural gait.
We are waiting to hear back from Dr. Staddon's office to confirm Kristine's appointments for scans. His office is a bit chaotic at the moment with his nurse practitioner out on maternity leave and his coordinator having been out on vacation. We will find out early this week when Kristine's scans are and by early next week we should have results to report.
Kristine also wanted me to let everyone know that she is open to talking to anyone who is interested on Skype. It's a lot easier for her to talk this way since she doesn't have to hold a phone up to her ear. If you are interested you can search for her name on Skype (she is the only Kristine Becker in Philadelphia) or email one of us for her address.
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Finally we both wanted to share this article with you all. It's about a recent study on diet and it's correlation to cancer and other disease. NPR NEWS LINK
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Hi Kristine,
ReplyDeleteI've been following your story for awhile now. One of my closest friends has LMS and I have found that blogs are helpful to me. Regarding the diet issue, if you have not already read it, I highly recommend the China Study. It is all based on over 25 years of data gathering and actual scientific research. Fascinating stuff. My friend has been following a vegan diet since she read the book and feels strongly that, although she has not stabilized her metastases, she has slowed the growth considerably. I wish you continued success with your rehabilitation.
From a fellow Houstonian,
Kim
what does that link have to do with HEALTHY ways to diet? Is that stuff reaLLY THAT GOOD?
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home! So glad you were both able to get away, soak up some Texas sun & spend time with the Beckers. Kristine, I'll be thinking about you this week, wishing & praying for the best on your scans. We use Skype and would love to Skype with you. Maybe we can try to catch you later this week. Interesting article. Thanks for the post, Kristine & Ryan. Love, Jill & company in Dexter, MI :-)
ReplyDeleteHey babe- I understand your reluctance to return to the North- we were just in FL for two weeks... love that sun! Sounds like TX was great... I miss you, I had a dream about you last night, you were walking great and dancing! Hope you are well, I'd love to see you soon. Love, Leigh
ReplyDeleteHi Kristine. It sounds like you had a great time with your family. I am so happy to hear that you are back and getting nestled in to regroup and work on getting stronger again with your therapy. I am praying for you and thinking of you always!
ReplyDeleteMary Swartzendruber (Eurich) called me today to check on you. She was happy to hear of your time spent with family and loved to pic's on the blog. Also, Leaka (I'm so not spelling that right) asked about you too. She is a doctor and she was seeing patients when I was up at the hospital a few weeks ago. She sends her thoughts and prayers!
Wishing you the best! Love, Ann Riffel
Kristine I have thought about you so much lately
ReplyDeleteApril 20 - we take mom to the Mayo Clinic for tests to see if we can figure out what is going on with her ... She has been home 45 with no hospital trips but eating is still a problem ..
take care of yourself
barbara vale