Hi everyone -
Well I did it!! I had the Ceregene procedure done at the same hospital, with the same surgeon and surgicial team that treated Carolyn.. I had mine done on the 26th while Carolyn had hers done the 18th I believe. I talked to her on the phone a few times but she sounded exhausted. On Sunday the 25th my sil and I went into Philadelphia to see how she was doing. We found her in the gymn-between exercises but she still seemed tired. They put her through her paces on the balance bars(she did quite well) and we left shortly afterward.The next morning I had mine done. I had to be at the hospita l at 5:30.

My procedure was uneventful - they put me to sleep around 7;35 and I woke up 8 housr later. They told me my first words were - are my eyes puffy? and "where's Linda?" a nurse on the floor. Knock on wood I haven't had any problems. Tomorow I can wash my hair (that should be interesting) because of the staples. I've had no pain which seems to surpise those that ask. We arrived home around 20 this afternoon - Gee did that feel good!!

Dottie,

it is so good to hear from you!! congratulations!!!

Thanks for letting us know how you are.

best wishes to you,

really glad you are okay. take it easy now and don't push it till you have had a few days post op.

Glad you are back Thelma

Good for you Dottie! I hope you keep sharing with us about this significant trial. We are all hoping for the relief so many are striving for. I'm proud to know you - well cyberknow you..lol

Best wishes for great results!
paula

good going dottie, you sound good. take it easy and give yourself a pat on the back.

Dottie/Carolyn

You are both amazing.
You give us all hope.

There are so many remarkable people here.

I wish you both all the very best.

Chris

my utmost admiration and respect.

Good luck to us all.

Neil.

you are both my heroes. madelyn

Many others here and I appreciate the update on Carolyn. Dottie, we especially thank you for making a personal visit, even after your surgery. Your procedures sounds as if it went well. And prayers are being answered for Carolyn. I tried calling while on a trip, but got no answer. So this really helped ease my concerns.

Peg

Thanks everyone for your kind words. We will now have to wait and see if there is any improvement. My neuro stressed that this was not an improvement overnight procedure - rather it was slow and progressive .
My stitches come out on the 5th of July and then I go back on the 10th of July for a follow-up visit. After that its evey three months.