I have been LiBEARated!
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defneamber
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A deep, heartfelt thanks to all of you, really!
My balance is clearly better- not sure why; not something I expected (my balance was never really that bad in the first place), but it really is better.
I feel a bit woozy from what I believe to be the Plavix. Other than that, I am ok.
I have been babying myself today and resting most of the day- but I have not slept once!!! That is also very weird. Normally, if I am in the bed, I am asleep. No dice! Just lying calmly and AWAKE. So weird for me.
There is no question in my mind that everyone needs to get this done. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
My balance is clearly better- not sure why; not something I expected (my balance was never really that bad in the first place), but it really is better.
I feel a bit woozy from what I believe to be the Plavix. Other than that, I am ok.
I have been babying myself today and resting most of the day- but I have not slept once!!! That is also very weird. Normally, if I am in the bed, I am asleep. No dice! Just lying calmly and AWAKE. So weird for me.
There is no question in my mind that everyone needs to get this done. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Three veins angioplastied. One renewed life.
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Kate_PghPA
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Best wishes for healing !
Wow...good going! I can BEARly believe it!!! lol!
May your body, with all its innate wisdom, begin your road to total healing-- to total wellness!
kate
May your body, with all its innate wisdom, begin your road to total healing-- to total wellness!
kate
Venoplasty 12/26/10 Vas.Surg/ Pgh,PA Angio'd Both IJV
2/9/11 F/U Transcranial Doppler: flowing well
8/15/11 Hosp. Exac. "MS" 1st Spinal lesions EVER seen/ MRI
9/7/11 F/U T. Doppler: flowing well
2/9/11 F/U Transcranial Doppler: flowing well
8/15/11 Hosp. Exac. "MS" 1st Spinal lesions EVER seen/ MRI
9/7/11 F/U T. Doppler: flowing well
I quit a few years back and I ad a hard time with it. Some ppl I know just put them down and never had another.
I am starting to pick up on weird little changes that I certainly never anticipated.
The ever-present dark circles under my eyes are pretty much gone- I attribute that to the collapse of collateral veins that were extended to my face, especially by my cheekbones.
I squatted down to pet my ever-present dog. And then I simply stood up. And I had to think to myself- holy cow! I just stood up- that was usually a dramatic, hysterical event from that position. But this time, I just stood up.
I did not nap once yesterday. HUGE.
I still don't have feeling in my left hand, which I would have really liked (take THAT placebo advocates!), but I really did feel like this damage was permanent. I do have a black hole in the area that would be tied to motor movement in this area. It may never come back, and really, that is ok- but I do not believe I will get any more.
Overall, I am starting to realize that MS affected me in so many ways that I got used to- I realize that I have things back that I did not even realize were gone. I like these things and want them to stay- I want them for all of us!
The ever-present dark circles under my eyes are pretty much gone- I attribute that to the collapse of collateral veins that were extended to my face, especially by my cheekbones.
I squatted down to pet my ever-present dog. And then I simply stood up. And I had to think to myself- holy cow! I just stood up- that was usually a dramatic, hysterical event from that position. But this time, I just stood up.
I did not nap once yesterday. HUGE.
I still don't have feeling in my left hand, which I would have really liked (take THAT placebo advocates!), but I really did feel like this damage was permanent. I do have a black hole in the area that would be tied to motor movement in this area. It may never come back, and really, that is ok- but I do not believe I will get any more.
Overall, I am starting to realize that MS affected me in so many ways that I got used to- I realize that I have things back that I did not even realize were gone. I like these things and want them to stay- I want them for all of us!
Three veins angioplastied. One renewed life.
So excited for you!!! Isn't it strange to experience the *lack* of symptoms and realize they could be related to this procedure and you had no idea? It is such an alien and wonderful feeling -- even your simple description of petting the dog.
Stay well hydrated as you eliminate toxins, and consider extra vitamin C.
Oh, and pamper yourself. What better time? -)
Stay well hydrated as you eliminate toxins, and consider extra vitamin C.
Oh, and pamper yourself. What better time? -)
Congrats BooBear! Great to hear of your improvements. Are you having regular follow-ups? Are all patients prescribed Plavix for three months?
I'm scheduled for next Monday in Albany and it seems like a long wait since the first call but I'm counting down the hours now instead of days.
I feel fortunate to have this opportunity for liberation as this will be the first time in 14 years that I can honestly say that I have some hope.
Good luck with the continued improvements.
I'm scheduled for next Monday in Albany and it seems like a long wait since the first call but I'm counting down the hours now instead of days.
I feel fortunate to have this opportunity for liberation as this will be the first time in 14 years that I can honestly say that I have some hope.
Good luck with the continued improvements.
Shea, you will find Albany to be a wonderful experience. The staff is great!
If you have only the angio, you will need Plavix for three months. If any stents are used, you will need Plavix for six. I got my first dose in the hospital during recovery and had my Rx before I walked out the door.
Let us know how it goes!!!! So many of us now!!!!
If you have only the angio, you will need Plavix for three months. If any stents are used, you will need Plavix for six. I got my first dose in the hospital during recovery and had my Rx before I walked out the door.
Let us know how it goes!!!! So many of us now!!!!
Three veins angioplastied. One renewed life.