Stem cells eh?

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 12:55pm
So I took the plunge and grabbed a plane ticket and am now in Germany. I am having a procedure done this week to hopefully regain some of the function I am still missing from my accident. I know this isn't really all that moto related, but its been a topic of discussion with all the injuries over the last 10 years or so.

I am going to try and do updates throughout the week on my blog or facebook, I can post stuff up on here as to how things progress if anyone is interested.

And for those of you that are wondering. The procedure is pretty simple. I'll have a bone marrow biopsy done and some marrow removed, the stem cells will be extracted from my marrow. Then a lumbar puncture will remove some spinal fluid, docs will mix the spinal fluid with the cells and re-inject them back into my spinal cord. The theory is that the stem cells will bond with the existing nerve tissue to hopefully regrow some of the dead tissue.
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Good luck man. Keep us updated.
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kwhite199 9/18/2010 12:36pm
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Good luck! Gotta love the age we live in. Hopefully it won't be long until injuries like this will be a thing of the past.
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Best of luck and Dr. skill.
I hope you have great results and look forward to your updates.
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flarider 9/18/2010 12:37pm
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Maybe they can suck a little fat out of ya also, tubby

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Matt414 9/18/2010 12:38pm
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flarider wrote:
Maybe they can suck a little fat out of ya also, tubby
Thats one of the dumber things you've ever said. You really think they can pull any fat out of me? I'd just fill it right back up again.
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groggylbc 9/18/2010 12:45pm
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its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!
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paul937 9/18/2010 12:48pm
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Awesome news Matt!! Thanks for the update and keep us posted. Good luck over there!!

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Good luck Matt! Keep us up to date when you can.
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Matt414 9/18/2010 12:51pm
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groggylbc wrote:
its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but learn about the subject before you start blaming one group of people for something or lack thereof.
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Please let us know how it goes and your experiences. Great luck to you.
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Chris_ONeal 9/18/2010 1:04pm
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Please keep us updated! I'd interested to know if it works. Good luck!
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groggylbc wrote:
its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!
Matt414 wrote:
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but...
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but learn about the subject before you start blaming one group of people for something or lack thereof.
I agree. Stay on topic as well groggylbc.
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nytsmaC 9/18/2010 1:15pm
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Good luck Matt, I hope this is successful!
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Tbteam 9/18/2010 1:22pm
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Good luck, Matt. I hope it's amazingly successful.
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groggylbc wrote:
its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!
EMBRYONIC. Look it up.
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I sure hope you are close to Munich because Octoberfest starts today.
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groggylbc wrote:
its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!
Matt414 wrote:
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but...
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but learn about the subject before you start blaming one group of people for something or lack thereof.
Thank you for that reply...

Good Luck, without risk there is no reward.
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Suns_PSD 9/18/2010 2:22pm
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I'll be whispering a little prayer for ya fellow moto brother.

Good Luck.

PS. It is the CCR (Christian Conservative Right) that has effectively limited growth in this exciting medical field that could cure spinal injuries, diabetes, etc... Make no doubt about it.

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TerryK wrote:
Good luck Matt! Keep us up to date when you can.
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Shenzi 9/18/2010 2:45pm
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Good luck Matt!

A shame a country like the USA, where the access to health care is so expensive, cannot offer you this kind of procedure yet.
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hammertime 9/18/2010 2:52pm
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very cool. i'll be really interested to follow your story on this as i've got a few spinal cord related issues as well. i'm going to fb friend you right now.
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flarider 9/18/2010 2:54pm
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flarider wrote:
Maybe they can suck a little fat out of ya also, tubby
Matt414 wrote:
Thats one of the dumber things you've ever said. You really think they can pull any fat out of me? I'd just fill it right back...
Thats one of the dumber things you've ever said. You really think they can pull any fat out of me? I'd just fill it right back up again.
Don't lie to me, I know you're there for stomach stapling and some secret German fat sucking procedure

Why do you think I am going in a few weeks?

Duh



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Highsider 9/18/2010 3:00pm
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I want reports. Best of luck with everything!
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flarider wrote:
Maybe they can suck a little fat out of ya also, tubby
Matt414 wrote:
Thats one of the dumber things you've ever said. You really think they can pull any fat out of me? I'd just fill it right back...
Thats one of the dumber things you've ever said. You really think they can pull any fat out of me? I'd just fill it right back up again.
flarider wrote:
Don't lie to me, I know you're there for stomach stapling and some secret German fat sucking procedure Why do you think I am going in...
Don't lie to me, I know you're there for stomach stapling and some secret German fat sucking procedure

Why do you think I am going in a few weeks?

Duh



Neither one of you can cast a shadow, can you?
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Best of luck.
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groggylbc wrote:
its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!
Matt414 wrote:
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but...
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but learn about the subject before you start blaming one group of people for something or lack thereof.
wow dude, im on your side. you are going to a country that the gov. is funding and exploring stem cell research because they arent putting "god" in front of health! one of my best friends has been having trips to mexico for the same reason.
you are absolutly correct, i really dont know everything about it. i am pretty naive. but when i hear in the news about whats holding back funding and exploring to the fullest potential, all fingers seem to point at the conservative christian groups.so much for freedom of church and state. sorry if i made your head explode. and sorry to be of topic. good luck, i truely mean it!!
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Doogan551 9/18/2010 3:08pm
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Good luck Matt!!
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Lightning78 9/18/2010 3:10pm
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Awesome post, please keep us updated on your progress and how effective the procedure is. The stem cell stuff facinates me and I hope it works out for you bud. I see the spinal cord as the worlds most complex fiber optic cord and near impossible to repair but from what Ive read about stem cells, it could very well be the miracle cure for some spinal injuries and im eager to hear how well it worked for you.

Good Luck!
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jimmie 9/18/2010 3:16pm
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groggylbc wrote:
its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!


Matt, I wish you all the best.

I hope you can regain some or all that you lost.

Keep us informed buddy.
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Madmax31 9/18/2010 3:53pm
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groggylbc wrote:
its absolutely crazy that the right wing conservatives think that stem cell research is bad!!
Matt414 wrote:
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but...
Really? You're gonna make my brain explode. Its not conservatives or shit like that. Its much more complicated. I don't want to be a dick, but learn about the subject before you start blaming one group of people for something or lack thereof.
Dude I don't know you but wish you nothing but the best. But I have to disagree you couldn't be more wrong. The Right has continually blocked stem cell research and I hate them for it. They can suck it hard.

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