Monthly Archives: October 2010

Jumped ship

At 3:30pm yesterday, the Children’s Inn helped me call a taxi which arrived around 4:15pm. It took me to International Airport of Dulles (IAD) in Washington D. C. I was supposed to board United Airlines, a connecting flight to LAX … Continue reading

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Trick-o-Treat at NIH

It’s 4 celcius here in Bethesda right now but it actually feels like zero degrees and like it’s going to snow anytime! Viola the Labrador was all dressed for party! On Wednesday, a bunch of us kids, teenagers, families and … Continue reading

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First evaluation at NIH!

I met Neurosurgeon Dr. Asthagiri at the NIH clinical center today after two Clinical Fellows took down my medical history and ran some physical examinations. I always enjoy describing the nine surgeries I went through as they are a sign … Continue reading

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MRI and stipend

MRIs of my whole brain and spine was performed yesterday in two sessions. We scanned my whole brain and spine with contrast over three hours in the morning, then we scanned my brain again without contrast in the afternoon. During … Continue reading

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Therapy Dog

The Inn’s Manager on Duty realized that I liked to take pictures and introduced me to Viola, the Inn’s therapy dog. Viola is a gift from Mars, the company that produces M & M candies that also sponsors Viola’s upkeep … Continue reading

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American Inn of Bethesda

I am checking out of the American Inn of Bethesda this afternoon after lodging here for three days and two nights (October 21st – 23rd 2010). I will be taking the NIH shuttle to the Children’s Inn next. The American … Continue reading

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Backpacking at the Capitol

I actually intended to sleep in during the next few days and get over jetlag before my medical appointments start on the 25th. But after having my complimentary breakfast this morning, a large subway map on the wall wooed me … Continue reading

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