My arms are beginning to move for a little while now which is a great sign for my recovery from GBS. While my parents were up here visiting for the day I was able to show them my progress. I never thought I would see the day with my arms started moving more. I could only do a little bit as muscle fatigue kicks in and gravity. Once my arm goes down so far then gravity kicks in and I’m unable to hold it. This is great news however but still a very long road ahead. Hoping these plasma exchange treatments that I am receiving will give me the boost I need to recover from Guillain Barre syndrome a little faster.
Day: October 27, 2019
Well it’s another day for my plasma exchange treatment for Guillain Barre Syndrome up here in Saint John. I have to say the food up here at the hospital is a whole other story, wow! As expected I didn’t get much sleep here. I so miss my air mattress in Fredericton, I was in discomfort all night and had to be turned every hour. Hoping I can get an air mattress while I’m up here as that’s what I require for now or it’s going to be a long 5 days.
My parents came up to visit for the day while I’m up here getting my plasma exchange treatments. They were able to go in the room while I was getting my treatment. The treatment today didn’t take as long as it did the day before. The nurse was able to run the machine faster today. After the treatment was done my dad was able to hold the bag of discarded plasma from my blood. The bag itself wait about 10 pounds. The nurse put it on my chest so I could see for myself since I’m unable to use my hands and arms. I was really surprised how much that bag weighed.
My parents stayed for the day I took a picture of the central line they put in my neck so I could see. My neck was feeling pretty stiff today. Three more treatments then heading back to Fredericton.
Overall was a good day! We talked for a while and my parents were are able to see my progress so far. For supper I had chili and a sandwich from Tim Hortons thanks to my parents. Thank God as the food up here is pretty horrible. Another day done and round three tomorrow morning!