James did it. Good for him.
We met via telephone at the request of my surgeon. I was his first person outside of the medical field to have a human voice conversation about CCSVI. My advice to him was to see my surgeon because I know him and believe in his team. He mentioned he was considering an alternative location for the procedure.
Saying I don't care does not reflect my feelings. I respect my doctor very much, but I am here to help. I advised and discussed and suggested that if he could get it done, DO IT!
James called me today. He got the CCSVI procedure done Friday. He did it at a different doctor from mine.
"I don't care," I responded. "The point is that you went and got the procedure. How are you feeling?"
"I feel woowzy, tired. Ya know, kinda out of it," he told me.
"Any changes" I asked. The killer question for all of us. It needs to be asked. The reality is a "check with me" because some feel better than others and some feel nothing at all.
"I am walking better," he told me. "I mean I drove there and."
"You what? You drove to a procedure. That is atleast a 2 hour drive. You say I am crazy," I told him with a smile on my face.
"Yea, I drove. And I just feel better," he said smiling over the phone. "And they gave me a DVD. I had 60% blockages in my right juggular."
"Great," I said. "Now rest, drink fluids, rest. I am going to repeat myself because many who have gotten this felt great and overdid it. Were you awake during the procedure?"
"Well, I was kinda groggy," he responded.
"James, I am thrilled you got it done. Now go rest. Talk to you later," I said trying to end the call so he would rest.
"Alright, I gotta call my mom," he said. "By the way, can I call you Monday?" he asked.
"Yes, of course," I told him calmly. "Now go rest and drink. Good night."
Let's look at what we have done. We have helped a person who is better off walking in than I was and now he seems improved beyond. That is fantastic if I am reading the tea leaves correctly.
I also told him to remember that he is not bulletproof and to take it easy. He told me the doctors told him that. I told him to take it easy becuase he might push himself just to test limits.
So I feel we did a good thing. Good advice I pray. Perhaps I helped.
I think so.
Networking in the old world. One person asks another to call and discuss. We did.
Thanks to all of you for your input.
And, Happy Mardi Gras!