Jo saw Dr. Kelly today and she came home with a report card of straight "A"s. Dr. Kelly is extremely pleased with how the right shoulder has turned out. She also said there is a good chance that Jo's knees will not need surgery. The x-rays do shows small pockets of necrosis in her knees, but it is in an area that does not bear weight, and therefore, is not at much risk of further injury.
Next week Jo will get an MRI on her left shoulder and her left knee. The MRI will do a much better job than the x-ray at identifying any necrosis in her knee, so a final decision on the knees has been put off for a bit. Jo requested the MRI on her left shoulder because of the lingering pain. Overall, Dr. Kelly's thoughts were extremely uplifting.
For anybody that really remembers the details of Jo's visit to the NIH, her protocol included taking an anti-rejection drug called Cyclosporin for 18 months after her treatment and her dosages were supposed to be tapered down to nothing over the 18 month period. We are actually 19 months post-treatment and Jo is still taking Cyclosporin, but her dosages are very small. It shouldn't be long and that part of the journey will be complete. If you could see the size of these "horse-pills", you would know that they will not be missed.
I do want to shout out to my Uncle Howard and my Uncle Lenny in Minnesota. Both of them recently spent time in the hospital. Lenny's stay was pretty quick and Howard's stay was pretty serious. Jo and I know from experience that no amount of time in the hospital is much fun. We are very happy that you are both back in the comfort of your own homes. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
3 comments:
Jo,
You and your mother have had so many students over the years that you probably don't remember me. Rita was my regular dance teacher, but you filled in many times. I really enjoyed taking clogging lessons from you and your mother. I'm really glad to hear that you made it through this disease with such optimism and grace!
And it's really heartwarming to hear that you are back on the dance floor!
I decided a few weeks ago that I want to give something to the community in which I work. You see, I teach Kindergarten in a poor area, and the children there can't afford dance lessons. So I plan on teaching them to clog using the wonderful gift that your mother gave me.
I'm so happy to hear you're doing well. You're such a wonderful person. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and good health.
Your former student,
Jayna Morrow-Morton
Hey -
Great news that you are doing so well. I have not dropped off the face of the world -- though it feels like it. We survived the trio's 3rd birthday and now we are getting ready for Halloween. Does Anna have a costume? I have a really cute Little Bo Peep if you are interested. Anyway ... love ya! Take care, BeLynda
Hi Jo
Thought I would check on your progress and I am so pleased to hear it is all going well and your back dancing!!!!!
The Texas Ranchers in the uk Swadlincote all think of you and will be so pleased to hear our loved Jo is dancing again.
Take care
Love Hayley xxxxx Texas Ranchers
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