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I chose to re-new through my local chapter, as I believe the money stays local that way, and helps out people with MS in many ways here. I am also entering the walk, but any sponsorship i get will also be encouraged to donate towards our local chapter only. i think we're cutting off our noses to spi...

hi adam
i received a stent aug 26th, loewered my bed from 7 to 4".??????? don't remember why... dr. simka in poland recomended an inclined bed, but no height instructions.
nothing to report, except 7" was too high, i didn't sleep as well, and was more anxious , now at 4 i feel fine.

hI HOPE411 Could you tell me how detailed the follow up u/s reports are from FC and how much they cost? I HAVEN'T RECEIVED IT YET, THE RADIOLOGIST HAS TO READ IT. THE TECHNICIAN WAS TRAINED USING THE ZAMBONI PROTICAL, ITS COMING VIA EMAIL, PLUS A COPY FOR MY GP... THE COST IS $500 I WAS TOLD WHAT I ...

Hi Jugular, congratulations!!!!!!!
for all of us, it can only get better

the best experience!!!!!!!!!!! I finally feel someone cares. they did an ultra sound to show my blood flow was still ok, but best of all, they hired a person with MS who has been to poland, had the procedure, and helps each person amazingly to develop a goal plan for their future within the canadian...

dr embry
you always have my support...

bring it on

johnson, i'm not sure either, but i now have a clearer idea, tx

trish317 i would hope, as he only had the angioplasty that he is going where they can re-do the procedure, and not waste his time, because restenosis is usually the return of symptoms... i'm getting ck'd because this is my 2nd time and i have a stent, and i would like to know if my blood flow is 'no...

far too logical..............

i was told i'd better get my follow-up doppler ultarsound privately, as i won't be referred to a specialist, so i am going to the private clinic at vancouver, false creek. i am not good in hostile environments, so those that can forge ahead, regardless, i salute you..i know it's a simple blood flow ...

oh brother just get better erika. i believe fixing the slow blood flow would change everything. have faith, you're our pioneer, and you have to get better. that's all there is to it i'll never get there again i don't think, but at least i can say i met you!!!!!! just do well, for all of us :) hugs -...

hi mags i'm not the person to ask about pacience, but congrats on this new method. i sincerely hope it all works out. i'm off for a check up on my stent at the end of the month. hope all is well. we can compare changes in a stent vs larger ballooning. i wasn't offered that...sounds way better. but, ...

i'm going dec 28th, would love to hear some pointers...
i had a stent aug 26th. what can i expect?
thx for any tidbits!!!!!!!!!!

hi mags
all i can say is HOPE is the word...its our future!!!!!!! good luckm and can hardly wait for the details!