Day 3 - we got the green light!

We are settled in here at the COR building. After 3 days of tests….tests that covered any and everything you could imagine, we just met with the hematologist and I am cleared for treatment.  I have to admit I was worried something would be amiss and we would be sent home. Thankfully, we are good to go.

We were able to have one field trip with my group. We went to the pyramid of Cholula here in Puebla. I surprised myself by making it all the way to the top. This would never happen without my cane, my Cionic neural sleeve, and the patience and hand of my better half.

As far as the group here, I seem to be in the middle both mobility-wise and age.  Out of the 19 of us there are about 4 wheelchairs, a couple who have relatively small (or not noticeable) mobility issues. The rest of us have some sort of mobility aid. Some have had diagnosis for 5-10 years, and some relatively recently. One young man from UK was diagnosed in August and he’s already here! 

That brings me to the question several have asked- what took you so long?  There is a long answer to that, but the short answer is no medical doctors or therapists ever mentioned HSCT to me. Even knowing how rapidly I was progressing, it was never brought up. I had to find it on my own. With the US so far behind in FDA approval, people have been going elsewhere for years to receive this treatment. It’s strange and sad all at the same time.  I’ll leave it with this - I feel very lucky that I am here now and that is the bottom line.

If anyone has questions, shoot me a text. I’ll have a lot of time in my hands in the next few weeks as I start chemo on Friday. For now, I am grateful for all the love coming my way.

Xoxo
Bridget

“I climbed a mountain and I turned around” 🎵🎼🎶


The face of a girl who is cleared to start treatment...




Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 1:49 PM

    Yay for being cleared for treatment! I’m so proud of you for tackling this head on and sending ALLLLLL the love and prayers your way!!! 🩷🩷

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    1. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 1:49 PM

      This is Stephanie Allen (Dick) btw. Not sure why it posted as anonymous. 🤪

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  2. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM

    Way to go Bridget. You likely out walked me this week. All our hopes and wishes are with you.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 2:47 PM

    You go Bridget! You’ve got this girl… in my thoughts & prayers 💕💕
    Mary Dick 😉

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  4. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM

    So glad you are off to a great start! Prayers for strength and peace and healing as you continue this journey. I will be following your posts closely.
    ❤️ Sarah Gilcrist

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  5. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 4:56 PM

    Bridget love reading your blog and so happy all cleared. Now time for battle! Way to walk to the top but seriously - of course u did! U are so strong! Looking great and so great u did the research and found out about this treatment. Sending lots of love and hugs! Carrie Jo

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  6. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 5:44 PM

    Thinking of you and sending Hugs and prayers

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  7. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 6:15 PM

    All the best Bridget you have all the thoughts and prayers coming your way 🙏

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  8. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 6:41 PM

    Of course you climbed a pyramid and made it to the top!!! Ha. Excited for you to start treatment.
    ❤️ Mel & Taren

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  9. ShannonOctober 23, 2024 at 9:49 PM

    So excited for you! You are in good hands. I love that there is a group of you there, it’s probably nice to talk to other people with MS. Thanks for doing this blog, I love reading up on your adventures💕

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  10. Cheryl PudneyOctober 25, 2024 at 1:28 PM

    Excited that you found this trial and praying for healing! Thanks for sharing your journey- hugs friend! 💕

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  11. Holly LOctober 27, 2024 at 11:21 AM

    Thank you for taking the time to write this blog. I know it means a lot to those of us supporting you at home to know all is ok. I love all the photos! You look amazing and are doing amazing things. Love you Bridge! ❤️

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  12. AnonymousOctober 28, 2024 at 2:42 PM

    Im so glad you got the green light!!! I've been thinking of you a lot, thinking positive thoughts!

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