Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 2:12 pm
Congats. Mine is in december in Albany can't wait. I am very happy for you and wish you continued recovery
May all your veins stay open and drain well!
Donnchadh
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Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 2:26 pm
May all your veins stay open and drain well!
Donnchadh
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:57 am
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:29 pm
Congratulations Boo!!!
Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!
So happy for you. You've been counting down the days, weeks and months. Now you're done. Keep up the improvements!!!
Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!
So happy for you. You've been counting down the days, weeks and months. Now you're done. Keep up the improvements!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:45 pm
congrats
Best wishes for healing !
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:01 pm
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
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:07 pm
Gl Boo, liberation>hypnosis for stopping smoking 
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:53 am
You know what, Garyak? I don't even crave a cigarette. How weird!!
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:08 am
Good for you BOOBEAR. Two birds with one stone Rest up and take it easy. Maybe some Nico gum if needed 
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.
Rest up and take it easy. Maybe some Nico gum if needed 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.Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:49 am
Awesome freaking news!
Little over 3 weeks before I am there. Glad to hear of the professionalism. Not like there wouldn't be
Keep up with the postings! Wanna hear the good/bad/ugly
Little over 3 weeks before I am there. Glad to hear of the professionalism. Not like there wouldn't be
Keep up with the postings! Wanna hear the good/bad/ugly
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:03 am
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!
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:15 am
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? -)
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:31 pm
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.
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:29 pm
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!!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:31 pm
Albany is doing anticoagulants after angio now? That is a change, before it was only after stents?