3rd time's a charm

We spent the last 3 days at Guantam Nagar, another hospital across town where Gavin received over 300 million stem cells which were injected into his spinal canal. The cells immediately start to divide the second they are injected. The doctors say that this procedure will be much more successful because Gavin's immune system is up and functioning. The cells know where to go and what to repair. They are essentially blank and can replicate any cell in the human body. This is why the embryonic stem cell is so miraculous. The cells are young enough that they don't require cross matching. Also, he should see positive results for the next 5 years.

All the feedback from Doctor Asheesh Yerma has been extremely positive and reassuring. If Gavin keeps up with his physical therapy, diet and positive attitude he should be on the road to walking in 6 months!

This third trip to India has produced amazing results. Only to get better.

The picture above is Gavin with Ningboi, one of the lovely sisters who takes care of him at Guantam Nagar Hospital.