PART 12: PROGRESS AUGUST 12, 2013

PROGRESS

Posted August 12th, 2013 by Mark Ghiassi

Progress since I last updated:

         The new medication seems to be working\, way less pain and fatigue.

         We went to the Orange County Fair with my family. We brought the wheelchair and I walked when I was not tired. Two weeks ago, I could not do this. 

         I drove my car last week for the first time, just to the local store and bank, but it was nice to do this on my own.

         I started doing my bookkeeping, just a couple hours nothing too stressful.

         I have been in the pool with my nieces and we had a blast. I can't remember the last time I laughed so much. 

         My doctor said it was the first time he had seen me happy in a long time.

         Our friends did two fundraisers for us and raised over a thousand dollars.

         Some of our friends have sent us checks to add to our medical expenses.

         So we have funraised a little over $16,000.00.

         I have paid some of the medical bills. This has helped our stress a lot and has allowed me to focus on recovery. Disability is still pending.

         AND THE REASON FOR ALL OF YOU DOING THIS, I FELT LIKE MYSELF THIS WEEK. This is the most difficult feeling to explain, but trust me it is way positive.

I just wanted to share all of the positive progress I am making and what I was fighting for again. I posted new pictures. I try to do a little each day. My next appointment is at the end of the month. They say not to expect to loose weight until about 3 or 4 months in. I am doing my best to maintain being as active without hurting or exhausting myself. 

Once again, thank you for all of your support. I decided to keep this page at least through October because we will have our first MRI results by that time.