Hello everyone! We’re here at the Nanshan Hospital in Shenzhen. Logistically, it was no small feat traveling with 4 suitcases, a wheelchair, walker, CPAP machine and backpack. But we made it!
Hong Kong was drizzly this morning and the temperature was pleasantly cool. The efficiency of the airport staff in Hong Kong never ceases to amaze us. We landed at 6:30am and were ready for pick up curbside by 7:00am. Shenzhen has gotten even more cosmopolitan since Richard last visited in 2002. There are high rises everywhere and the traffic rivals that of LA.
Our first day on the 14th floor (the stem cell ward) is kind of like the first day at college. You are shown your room by people who are essentially the RAs, except at Nanshan, they are the liaison and administrators. There is a tour of the common, kitchen and laundry areas. We also met some of the other “kids” on the floor. There are patients from all over the world --- Brazil, Romania, Italy, Singapore, Scotland and the United States.
Dr. Yang came by shortly after we arrived to take Richard’s medical history. Temperature was taken in the axillary fashion. Then we were given a tour of the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and electro-simulation areas. Next, Richard’s eyes were dilated and the fundus photographed. By this time, jet lag hit Richard hard and when he got back to the room, he climbed in bed for his well-deserved nap.
Tomorrow’s agenda includes blood tests, some sort of leg muscle test and the start of his PT, OT and electro-stimulation. Stay tuned!
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Richie,
Wishing you a successful "voyage". See you when you return.
Cousin Bob
Hi Lily & Richard,
Welcome to China! This hospital sounds like a big Campus, lots of new friends and new experiences. Enjoy your adventure! C & P
Glad to hear that both of you got in safely. The weather has been rather gloomy and depressing here in LA, too.
I tried calling Mom's cell phone using the calling card, but whenever I type in her number with the country and Shenzen area code, I get this weird beeping for roughly 20 seconds before I'm asked to type in the number again. I'm guessing that means that Mom's not picking up, so I'll try calling later.
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