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Joined: Dec 02, 2009 Posts: 744 Location: Salt Spring, BC
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:30 am Post subject:
My current understanding is that Dr. Simka is now scheduling into September 2010...
I think that you may well be right brynn, I probably e-mailed him just as the tsunami was beginning. _________________ My name is not really Johnson. Messed up since 1993
Joined: Jul 15, 2009 Posts: 818 Location: Riverside, CA
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:08 am Post subject:
I'm sure once this hits the US airways, the demand/supply equation will start to show some equilibrium. Cross your fingers...
Mark _________________ RRMS Dx'd 2007, first episode 2004. Bilateral stent placement, 3 on left, 1 stent on right August 2009. Watch my operation video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwc6QlLVtko, Virtually symptom free since, no relapses, no drugs
Joined: Dec 02, 2009 Posts: 744 Location: Salt Spring, BC
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:42 am Post subject:
selkie - I am sure that I read that on this forum (all I've been reading - + links - for weeks now.
I completely understand your dilemna, but it is so close. I try not to give advice, because I am just an anonymous schmuck on the Internet, but maintain what has maintained you. If you are close to not being able to travel, it is time to pull out all the stops - get any doc you can on it to get treated in your locality. Perhaps if you did call Poland, and asked for expedition..., but I can't advise on that.
We have incredible ability to survive, and I am sure that mentality and belief are the most important. Jill Bolte-Taylor, and many others (not the least those who have had treatment for CCSVI), have also shown that we have an incredible capacity in recovery. I know that we can do it. I know that we all can, with the proper support. One month ago, most of us had just a grey unknown, now everything has changed. Take heart.
/sermon _________________ My name is not really Johnson. Messed up since 1993
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 113 Location: Spokane, Wa
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:
Hi Gang! I got my first reply from Dr Simka! Here is his short email: You are in the waiting list for "the liberation operation". The estimated time of the procedure is September 2010. We will do our best to make the treatment possible earlier, but actually we receive more requests than we can manage in a proper time.
I am sure they will do their best to speed things up. In the meantime, I am going to reach a former workmates father, who is a vascular surgeon and have a talk with him. I will let you know if I make any progress with that. Chin up! Brynn _________________ 41 years old, dx 1998, current EDSS 6.5
Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 312 Location: Fredericton, Canada
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject: Good news, Brynn
And pulling out all the stops to try to make something locally makes LOTS of sense. Even if you end up not needing it because you get to Poland, many other people WILL only have the local option... all the MSers in the world won't be able to go to Poland. _________________ Dx SPMS in 2004. Liberated 29/04/2010.
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Joined: Dec 02, 2009 Posts: 744 Location: Salt Spring, BC
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:33 am Post subject: Re: Good news, Brynn
fiddler wrote:
And pulling out all the stops to try to make something locally makes LOTS of sense. Even if you end up not needing it because you get to Poland, many other people WILL only have the local option... all the MSers in the world won't be able to go to Poland.
Agreed, Ted. We are all in it together, and if we all do what we can, we help more than ourselves. There are people on here who have been treated who are still working towards universality of relief. Even after treatment, I'm sure there is a lot of work to be done - rehab. for one.. _________________ My name is not really Johnson. Messed up since 1993
I feel so blessed to be able to come on this site and read everyone's knowledge. Terry (Johnson) you are right...we are all in this together and in numbers we will get more done. I am on the list for April 2010 and now waiting for final date.
Erika, thank you for all of your posting regarding procedure, hotels, and how you are doing in the aftermath. thank you thank you ...you have really put my mind at ease concerning travel to another country.
Joined: Dec 13, 2009 Posts: 39 Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:00 pm Post subject:
Just popping into this thread. I just found out about CCSVI last week for the first time and I always feel like I miss the boat when it comes to anything in life. It doesn't helps that I feel like I'm on the edge of another relapse. I emailed Dr. Simka a few minutes ago and not feeling so hopeful I will hear back anytime soon if at all.
I guess all I can do is keep my fingers crossed.... _________________ 31 years young
Diagnosed with MS Jan 2009
Being treated at OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University) Multiple Sclerosis Center
Joined: Dec 13, 2009 Posts: 39 Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject:
Thanks for the heads up Selkie! Is it this Dr. Drake (link) ? _________________ 31 years young
Diagnosed with MS Jan 2009
Being treated at OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University) Multiple Sclerosis Center
Joined: Dec 13, 2009 Posts: 39 Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject:
Thank you so much! You just made my life a little easier. _________________ 31 years young
Diagnosed with MS Jan 2009
Being treated at OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University) Multiple Sclerosis Center
Joined: Dec 13, 2009 Posts: 39 Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:38 pm Post subject:
Haven't heard back from anyone yet, but I can understand this may take time (demand, holiday season, etc). I just cant help but to get a little worried... _________________ 31 years young
Diagnosed with MS Jan 2009
Being treated at OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University) Multiple Sclerosis Center
Hang in there, it took Stanford (Dake) quite awile to get back to me. But in the meantime, don't be afraid to email him at least once a week. We don't want to flood their system, but at the same time you want them to know you're serious. Best wishes -
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Here is his short email: You are in the waiting list for "the liberation operation". The estimated time of the procedure is September 2010. We will do our best to make the treatment possible earlier, but actually we receive more requests than we can manage in a proper time.
