Day Fifteen

Tijuana: Thur 7 July 2011

We went for a walk along the beach after breakfast today and found this cool shell, which has a marijuana leaf on it's back. Far out! The other thing that was cool was that the sand has a kind if golden glitter in it. I did a little bit of googling when I got home and read that it was most likely pyrite, also known as fool's gold.

We have heard from Audrey's daughters, that she is making good recovery after the operation and even managing a few words and movement. We have two new patients coming in soon; one on Saturday and the other on Monday, I think.

Maria got an intra muscular shot of the Coleys today, and yes it did work. Truly the most aggressive reaction so far. She finished the day with a full on 40 degree fever and shakes. Poor thing, she gets so weak during these fevers and her arm is totally pained up. She is however, so mentally strong and positive all the time. She really is inspiring and that's why I love her sooooooo much!

Day Fourteen

Tijuana: Wed 6 July 2011

My little angels are back from their holiday in Portugal! We skyped today, and Elsie showed me her new goggles. In just a couple of days, they will be off to see my Mum in France. Little globetrotters, I miss

them so much.

We have been skypeing with Pella every day, and she is also having some great quality time with her Grandpa in Spain.

Maria had another sub cutaneous today, but again, a fairly mild reaction, with her temperature just breaking 38.5 degrees.

The Ecuadorian family that were here have left and gone home, where the father we be having some surgery. They may come back after that.

Not a lot else today, bit if work stuff with Sam.

Day Thirteen

Tijuana: Tues 5 July 2011

Today, Dr Martinez gave Maria a sub cutaneous shot of Coleys. Again, sorry to say, a quiet day today, although we did have cooking class, where we learn to make the infamous, banana oatmeal cookies. Good stuff!

Met with Gar today, once again, much time spent talking about Maria's treatment and plan, and how we will maintain it, even after we leave Mexico. One of the nice things about Gar, is that, even though he abides 100% to Gerson's protocol, which he also modifies and keeps modernized, he doesn't get to tied up in what you can and can't do, for example, the recommended juicer for following the Gerson diet properly cost around $2500! Gar will quite happily recommend one that you can pick up for just over $100, and as he says, when talking about the amount of time it takes to follow the program properly, "one of the most important things is that you find a way, so that you can have a life". This can be done by pre-making soups in advance, juices at the beginning of the day for the whole day, etc, etc.

Been reading and following this NOTW (News of the World) scandal in the British Press, disgusting! Whilst we always understood, how spineless and low these reporters are, I couldn't really believe that the phone hacking could go this low, allegedly. I don't know, I really do believe that everything will come to a head soon. We are moving too fast. Economies are escalating, whilst others are crumbling, we are creating wars that aren't even there, technology is moving faster than we can buy it, and Media and values, well, they don't really go anywhere, and as for diet, nutrition, etc. We just don't have time for that, cause we are too busy with everything else. My opinion? I don't know how we fix it; I actually think it will as I said, come to a head, thus fixing itself, and then we can go back to basics. Phew! Sorry about that. Just my twopence worth.

Maria did get up to 38 degrees, but by no means as aggressive a fever as yesterday. Tomorrow another day. Think we're almost about halfway through our stay now.

Day Twelve

Tijuana: Mon 4 July 2011

Independence day, oh well. Fairly easyday today. For me at least. We met Dr Mora, for the last time before he goes away for a few days. He showed me how to perform an intra muscular injection on Maria, and I shall be trying this at a later date. Maria got the full effect of the Coley's shot later on in the day, and managed a 39.5 degree fever, with all sorts of coughs, aches and sharp pains. These are however, all good as they prove the immune system is w

orking properly as well as the nervous system.

Well as promised, here comes the recipe for good old Hippocrate's soup. This soup is the backbone of the Gerson diet, we eat it with every meal, except breakfast. It is delicious and extremely good for you.

1 Cup Celeriac or 3/4 stalks of branch celery

1/2 Cup Parsley Root

2 Cups of Leek

2 Cups of Onions

Handful of Parsley

2 Cups of Tomatoes

3 Cups of Potatoes

Don't peel any of the vegetables, just brush them thoroughly and cut them pretty coarsely. Place them in a large pan and cover with water, (distilled if possible). Cook on a low heat for about 3 hours, then blend in small portions. After the soup has chilled it can be stored for up to 3 days.

I really like to garnish my soup with a handful of chopped onions, tomatoes and Coriander. Also grate in a little fresh Garlic and a few drops of Apple cider vinegar. Delicious!

Maria fell asleep with her fever quite early tonight so I did a bit of computing on the computer and saw the distant fireworks over San Diego, till I fell asleep to a film.

Day Eleven

Tijuana: Sun 3 July 2011

Maria had an earlier IV today so that we would make it to the tour. Yep, that's right, our day off we get taken somewhere locally. This week would be Rosarito beach resort. Well, it was certainly a resort, and pretty busy. There was a pier there, at the end of which I could see some dolphins jumping, but overall, it was pretty overcast, thus the day was not really a beach day, although we did take a quick walk up and down the beach. The usual souvenir shops were to be found there, so we ventured out into the town a little. It was quite an amazing typically Mexican town, and we found a gallery. Half of the gallery belonged to a local painter David Silvah, whose work was beautiful. Especially cool was his selection of Flamenco dancers which had amazing light detail.

Back at home, we had a late lunch and crashed out, just taking care of e-mails, etc for the rest of the day.

Tomorrow, Maria will be starting Coleys again, so, Sopranos and then bed.

Day Ten

Tijuana: Sat 2 July 2011

Nice quiet Saturday. Not a lot doing. As I said, Maria gets to take a break from the Coley's shots at the weekend, unfortunately though she has to take the Vitamin C via an IV, which is a long way down on her list of favourite things to do. We took a walk before lunch down to the local 'mall'. Pretty impressive array of junk food. I think I wouldn't be pushing my neck out if I were to say that Mexicans as a rule don't have the healthiest diet.

Following on from a delicious lunch we headed back to the room, where I crashed out for nearly two hours. Hard work this! After that we watched an amazing seminar by a Doctor Robert Lustig from the University of San Fransisco, about the dangers of sugar, more importantly HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup). This seminar is truly remarkable, and I think that all parents can greatly benefit from seeing this. No, to be honest I'll rephrase that and say that all parents should be made to watch this.

Later on Dinner spent chatting with Audrey's daughter, who told us that she was more coherant now and managed to say the odd word now and again. An episode of Sopranos this evening (Maria had not really seen it before, and I'm going to see them all again), followed by bed. Maria was a little sad tonight, I don't think one can ever understand the psychological strain that a cancer patient carries, unless you have been one. All one can really do is be there and give as much support as you can.

Day Nine

Tijuana: Fri 1 July 2011

Hard luck Andy! That Nadal is just too good. Still a valiant attempt by the Scotsman nonetheless.
We met up with Audrey's sister again today, who told us that she had suffered a cardiac arrest after surgery, but they had managed to revive her and whilst she wasn't lucid, she was at least stable. We're thinking of you Audrey, get well soon.
We had again, a fairly normal day. I for the second time, gave Maria her Coley shot, with a slightly higher dosage, which didn't prevail as aggressively as yesterday's fever, but she did just about break 38 degrees anyway. Her poor arm, is so sore, she has likened the pain to Dave's description, which was that it was like having someone stab you in the arm with a fork and then twist it around. At least she now has the weekend for the arm to recover, until we start the Coleys again on Monday.
Still Skypeing with Pella every day, and got a quick mail from Nelly the other day telling me how much they were enjoying their holiday in Portugal. Well, at least how well her tan was coming on!
Suddenly the hospital is overrun with people! Another of Audrey's daughters came today, Marie, as well as a new patient from Florida, and his family, wife and three kids! Never seen it so busy the chefs are having to do buffet layouts at dinner instead of individual servings.But really, it's nice with a little more action here.
I'm still doing the coffee enemas, although with varying levels of success, sometimes I have a good one, sometimes a bad one. Don't think I've mastered it yet. One amazing thing about this diet though, is that I have lost 4-5 kilos in just over a week. Forget the no carbs diet, this is the fastest I have ever lost wait.
Unfortunately we will be losing Dr Mora for a week or so after next Tuesday, as he will be going to look after his brother who is having some surgery, but no problem, plenty more doctors to fill in. He will be showing me how to perform an intra-muscular injection on Monday, as I will have to do these on Maria when we get back home.
Quite a lot of goodman news from the guys at work today, watched a bit of Tv with Maria and bed.

Day Eight

Tijuana: Thu 30 June 2011

Looking like it's going to be a beautiful day even from the offset today. Breakfast at 8, and Dr Mora at 9 am. He is very happy with how Maria is reacting to the Coley shots and has decided to up the dose a little today, he has even decided that I will administer the dose today! This I did, very carefully. Not a lot of places left on Maria's upper left arm to give the shot.
We met Audrey's daughter today, who has come to stay a few days while Audrey goes through her surgery.
After lunch Maria started getting a little feverish. We went up and sat on the sun deck for a while, where Dr Mora and Gar came and found us. We sat and talked for a while before Dr Mora had to leave, then we continued talking with Gar. I think we sat there for almost two hours! It was truly fascinating and I think as I have said before these guys never have the attitude that "you are only a patient so you wouldn't understand". They tell you everything with every chemical and biological name till in the end you get totally drunk in there terminology. I mentioned this to Gar who answered this by saying "think of this as learning a new language" and yes that's exactly what it is. It is truly unbelievable how little we know about our own bodies.
I am also now receiving a green juice in the middle of the day. Maria's temperature is climbing and by late evening she has hit 39 degrees and is in the clutches of a full on fever, with shivers and coldness. She is asleep in bed by 8.30 so I finish of some mails and code up in bed with a film.
Goodnight.