Electrotherapy & Protocol…
One Love For Chi Cheng!
hey all…
just wanted to let you know that when dr. defina and his crew were evaluating chi they started him on electrotherapy before they left. it is basically electro pads that adhere to the insides of chi’s wrists and send pulses for 20 seconds on then 40 seconds off repetitively for 7-10 hours a day, 5 days a week (if i remember correctly). momma j will correct me if i get anything wrong here.. i am going by what i remember the doc telling me while i was there and now and then my memory….. well you know how it is. 
so anyway.. chi has been doing this therapy and the other day stephanie let me know that chi was lifting his legs and arms. a long time friend of the family was there also and started verbally encouraging chi to lift them and he would try even harder.
so we are already seeing some results from this new therapy. dr. defina also told me that this electrotherapy will help in increasing oxygen to the brain… along with a multitude of other benefits.
dr. defina called me the other day and said they are ready to transition chi to the new protocol.. nutraceuticals/new meds etc… so that will be starting soon as well.
thank you all for your continued support, love and prayers!!!
one love for chi,
gina
wow that is amazing one love chi and keep it up
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Hell yeah! I just knew Doc was awesome when he showed up at the show last month and even wanted to help me! Very smart man, and I am so encouraged by what he is doing and what he is going to do for our brother, cannot wait to hear more super news about Dai doing some more promising stuff! Head up brother!
NO QUIT CHI!!!
Matt
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Thanks for the update!!!
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This is GREAT news, Gina! Hard to see the screen right now ’cause the tears are getting in the way…
Dai is making significant progress, I’m so grateful…to all the one-love family and especially to you and Sonny for making this happen!
One love…Aunt Mary
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Great news! I look forward to more updates of progress in the weeks and months ahead. GO CHI! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
-one love for Chi
John
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now you can find this updates in Spanish on http://deftones.cl/site/2010/02/novedades-del-estado-y-tratamiento-de-chi-cheng/
and more
http://www.deftones.cl
One world, one love
-luis
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great news ,,,,common chi…you can do it…we re here with you …love and support ..you re not alone
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That’s awesome, glad to know Chi’s still improving. You’re still in my prayers Chi, keep on fightin’
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c’mon chi get those arms up, and soon you’ll be rocking out in front of us again like you’re used to
! one love for chi!
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That’s so encouraging! Way to go, Chi – We’re right there with you, every step of the way..
As always, so very impressed by your strength and willpower. One love to Chi, Gina and the Chengs – always
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Dont get me wrong i love this website but it would be great to see more updates other than 1 a month lately i bet it would encourage more giving as well!!! I realize everyone is busy but hardcore def fans and chi fans would love to know something every now and then even if it is a little thing!
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gina Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 10:32 am
i agree.. sometimes there isn’t much change to report.. now that chi is starting this new protocol i am sure i will be able to have more frequent updates.
thanks… one love for chi,
gina
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That’s great news!
Chi you can do it!!! We are all here for support and prayers. You are a strong-hearted man with many families and friends that are here by your side.
Thank you for the inspiration you have given all of us to stay strong.
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that’s amazing. thank you. that s really really great to hear. keep fighting chi.
much much love to you all
onelove
rhea
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That is extremley uplifting to hear.My father who was also a musician was in a car accident when i was abt.2 years old.He also was in a coma for a while and came out of it.He had no motor functions and could only communicate by blinking.My father died as a result of his injuries but i wonder if more could have been done.Anyway, it is encouraging to see that Chi will not have to suffer those same circumstances.He’s apart of the best band in the world!!!Loveya Chi, you will get there!
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Glad to hear the great news. May God’s love be with you Chi.
Fuerza!!
One love for Chi
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Can’t wait to see you back on stage, Chi! When the time is right, you will be rocking again, no doubt about it
Deftones is one of my alltime favourite bands, and I remember saying hello to you back in 2001/2 when you were playing in Norway. It was “just a hello”, but it definetly made my day!!! Stephen were sitting backstage smoking a fattie, and you just came out of these festival-toilet boxes. I was going to aproach you guys, but this guard threw my out of there. I wish I would just sneak back in again and hang out with you, it would have been worth the beating, haha!
I still have crystal clear memories of you when you started playing “7 Words”, even though I was pretty wasted! That was a big day in my life.
Get well Chi, and I will se you later!!!
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Stay Strong Chi – We love you
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When I saw Deftones at the Lost Horizon in Syracuse, NY back on the Around The Fur tour, Chi and Abe hung out outside with all of us fans for quite a while. Chi was the coolest dude to hang with – just the nicest guy. It’s so tragic that someone so talented but down-to-earth, such a good person had it all taken away like this. I’m pullin’ for ya man! Great to hear every bit of progress – I know you’ll be back out there again. KEEP FIGHTIN’!!!
ONE LOVE FOR CHI
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awesome news!!!….he is so blessed to have such unique caring people surrounding him.
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ok so im kind of confused on how hes doing. hes moving and what not just not talking? im just wanting to get whats going on 100%
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gina Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 10:16 am
he is in a minimally conscious state… yes he moves.. and some times will say a word here and there… he focuses and looks at you..
with the new protocol we should be seeing some improvements, baby steps, over time.
we will keep you all updated on progress as it comes.
one love for chi,
gina
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Such positivity from all of the outcome so far which is ecstatic. Good things takes time as our prayers are being answered towards our fellow bredren. May in time he shall be better yet it maybe be a while for his full comeback but all of us will be there with smiles on our faces. And I shall continue to keep my prayers.
Off topic — I wanted to bow my head for Nodar Kumaritashvili of the country Georgia due to his loss in his Olympic luge warmup. Just a tragic moment for another strong young individual. RIP
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Anything new? I was thinking about him right now and how there were no new updates and yeah. Time between the updates always seems so so long even if it’s just a few days. Stay strong Chi. You are much loved.
thanks gina & the family & the crew as always
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gina Reply:
February 14th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
should have an update this week..
thanks.
one love for chi,
gina
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Great news!
I am a firm believer in electrotherapy!
It really helped me after my surgery (although it was something completely different).
I could feel my body being stimulated and ‘coming alive again’
I am positive that we are going to see fantastic results.
Keep at it Chi – we are wishing you well in your recovery
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Man I really hope this helps him recover really well.
Get Better Chi!
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I don’t know if you ever read these to Chi or not Gina, but if so, I just had to let him know what an inspiration he has been to so many people, and especially to me. I’ve been going thru some very emotional struggles in my life, with the death of some close friends peppered in between. But everytime I start to feel down on myself, and think about how bad I have it, I come to this site for an update on Chi. He has inspired me to get thru so much pain and suffering in my own life. Chi has influenced my life so much as a person and a musician that I just wish there was more I could do individually for him. My friends and I intend to pool some money together and bring that donation total ever closer to it’s goal. Keep improving, and inspiring as many people as u do everyday Chi. I am eternally grateful for how much inspiration you have brought to me thru your life…
One love,
Timmy
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gina Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 9:28 am
hi timmy.. thank you so much! your support is so appreciated by the chengs and myself. i will make sure to tell him this next time i can.
many blessings to you!
one love for chi,
gina
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Hey been following Chi’s progress and just wanted to let him and his family know that my thoughts are with him. He’s been a massive inspiration for me both before and after his accident and I cant wait to hear more good news.
One love for Chi!!
Keep fighting my friend.
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Keep fighting! Much love!!!
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This is fantastic news!!!! He grabbed the bed rail, he said “mom”, he has now moved his leg and arm? WOW you guys! All in a pretty short amount of time, too! New meds and therapy too. This has to be so very encouraging to you guys and to him. You ALL deserve it.
Keep up the good work, Chi. You’re doing such a great job. Good things are right around the corner for you man!! I can feel it! Can’t you?? Keep up the fight, man. It’s worth it. We are so proud of you!!!! Sending prayers your way. Your sister in rock -Renee
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Chi, keep up the great progress, you will be back out there “slapping the bass” in no time!!! Until then you will be in my prayers. God bless!!
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Keep on, Chi.
We’re praying for you!
God bless you, brother.
ALL THE LOVE for Chi!
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Hey just got on here to see a update, it’s been awhile cus i’ve been away working and can’t check the site much, but it’s great to see chi making progress, i’ve been a fan of the deftones for quite some time and since I heard bout chi’s accident i’ve been checking this site for updates, I’m all the way in Newfoundland Canada, anyways just wanted to say chi stay strong and we’re praying for you man, I hope to see u jamming with the rest of the deftones very soon, keep up the strength and determination,
much love from Newfoundland Canada
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you’ll never walk alone chi!
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YES!!! go CHI go! this is gettin me stoked right now.
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is really good read great news about chi!!
love from argentina.
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This is awesome. I’ve heard so many amazing recovery stories from electrotherapy. I pray this will be one as well.
much love, one love
Logan, Pamela, and Baby Ava
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Its pretty amazing…how influencial our brother Chi has been & still is today. Even considering the state that Chi is in, he can still push me to be strong…not only for myself or with the events occuring in my life & in the world, but now we are here being motivated & inspired to be strong for him & for his One Love Family. Chi is literally showing us that sometimes you gotta grab life by the closest thing/object next to you & kick your way thru…lets kick this door down brother & rock that stage for old times & for new times.
I wanna say thank you brother…for challenging me to be a better human being & a true musician.
One Love for Chi
Gabe (So Cal’s got-sho back homie)
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gina Reply:
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 am
this is so true! same here.
last time i saw chi before the accident i left with a feeling of wanting to be a better person… even now he makes me feel that way.
one love for chi,
gina
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I can’t believe its been over a year since all this went on, but im glad to see Chi is pregressing strongly. Im not gonna lie and say im a religious person by any stretch of the imagination, however, saying that i do feel that positive vibes have a direct impact on people in some form of unearthly way, and i think its working, i can feel, like im sure many people can, that he will pull through and be back to his old self if not better from the experience really soon, and if i had funds and wasn’t in so much debt i would plunge large funds to help out, i just hope my positive will is enough for now.
stay strong chi and may your recovery progress quickly like it is doing now
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We’re all so psyched to hear about Chi’s progress! Keep up the good work man! Can’t wait to see you rock that bass when you’re better!! One love.
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Hi Gina,
I don’t get anymore e-mails. Is that normal?
Yves
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gina Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:29 am
you should only get emails when there are updates.. which we haven’t had many lately. i will be doing an update today so let me know if you get an email by late tonight or tomorrow.
thanks.
one love for chi,
gina
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I keep checking back here and by God, tis unbelievable how much progress he is making; I can and can’t relate – at all. In 2004 I fell down a flight of stairs and had to get brain surgery as well as take 8 and a half months of full blown recovery (physical, cognitive, etc.). I met Chi twice after that fall and like Mike said, he was so full of heart and spirit – I never saw this coming. A friend called me the morning after this happened in November and since that day, I knew it was only by God’s grace I am alive and Chi would pull through – without a doubt in my mind. He is so alive. It’ll take awhile but he’ll be back.
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Anymore new updates? So happy that he is making progress! He has such strength! Much love
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BE strong chi
we miss your rage!!
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OMG can’t wait for the update
Keep strong faith chi!!
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vamos CHI…vamos ! y toca de nuevo.
Paz.
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God bless you Chi You’ll make it through this!!! Eagerly awaiting the next update….
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