Day 18 – Something New. Many MS patients…
Day 18 – Something New.
Many MS patients complain about a high pitched ringing in their ear. I’ve had this so long that I had gotten used to it. Last night I noticed that the ringing was gone.
Day 18 – Something New.
Many MS patients complain about a high pitched ringing in their ear. I’ve had this so long that I had gotten used to it. Last night I noticed that the ringing was gone.
It’s now the 16th day since the procedure and have to tell you that I’m still feeling great. Have I noticed any new improvements? It’s hard to say. I know my reflexes are great, my eyes focus on objects quickly and I can notice growing muscle strength in my legs. People are humored by me when I get up to get something and do so quite quickly. My mind is still clear (at least that’s my opinion), I can talk without fumbling for words, and my balance is back to near normal.
Not bad for something that is described by many as placebo. I wonder when the placebo wears off?
.. and don’t forget how your face has changed. . .no droops. .just smiles. .it is so wonderful.
All good news Gerry. Now, about that motorcycle shopping….
Passed my first test drive. I drove car for the first time in 4 years. My vision and reflexes kept me from doing so before but felt alert and safe. Talk about liberation.
Hey Gerry, WOW this is very good news I’m so glad this has been a success for you. Praise God! I continue to pray for your continued healing.
So glad to see you are doing well. Look forward to interacting with you again soon.
That is absolutely amazing! So happy for you!
can you hear me squealing? We just got home from manning and couldn’t wait to see the video and hear how you are doing NOW. . The kids and Scot and kathy brought mid vacation news for us. . .with details of the video .. We are so thrilled. Can’t wait to see you. . .Hugs!
Dear mr peters. Thanks for all the good info. My wife and I are headed to the same place next month. We are very encouraged by your success and although we understand your results are extraordinary, we are very excited and have hope. Thank you for that. All the very best
Thank you to all that have been following my blog. It has been an amazing adventure and one that will continue. We arrived home last night and then hosted a party of around 30 people today. Normally I would have been avoiding all activity for a few days just because of the trip…but I’m feeling well.
I will be continuing to add to this blog in the months ahead so that my ongoing recovery is documented and so that other MS patients will have a reference point. I’m open to questions and conversation to anyone.
Oh, and I’ll have to change the title of this blog…your ideas are welcome
A suggestion for blogs new name: “keeping Gerry’s feet in gear” – Brian in Ottawa
Another suggestion for a new name “Gerry’s feet were made for walking” – Yvonne
OK I agree with Yvonne, with a little bit of a change.. These boots are made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do……… Nancy Sinatra.
signing off from Mexico. you can contact me (us) with any questions. I’ll continue to update this blog to document my renovated MS journey
Nice news on the pain front Gerry! Hope to see you Sunday. Don’t crash the plane with your dancing up and down the aisles. That would suck.
Hi Gerry, We’ve been following your blog and facebook and we are so excited for you and your family. We will continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers and are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Love, Ken & Mary
DAY 5 after treatment. Doing well. The day after surgery I started to cut back on the pain medication that I’ve been taking. I used to take the maximum dosage of a nerve pain blocker that the Pill Gurus advise. That was not enough so I took a second prescription drug as a complement. My primary drug has been cut by 2/3, and the compliment drug in half. I FEEL NO PAIN!!
About three months back I tried to cut back on nerve pain blockers but the pain was so severe I could barely work. No one would be able to explain why an MS patient’s pain is reduced by this procedure, but it does.
We arrive home late tomorrow night. Until then…
Wonderful !! Praying for an uneventful trip back home! … hugs… jule
Ok! If you are interested in the medical part of the procedure, here is my attempt to explain it. I’m sure I got a lot wrong, but it’s a start!
Tanya
Hi Gerry,
Reading of day 3 and watching day 2 brought tears to my eyes!
PTL!!!
Gerry,
We are so happy for you…..it must be wonderful for you to have the joy of improved health and quality of life! We rejoice with you!
Ron & Joey Demers
Good morning! Many of you are asking for more videos…. so we hope to upload his actual procedure video and another update video today… so stay tuned!
We are well, enjoying the resort, recovering nicely from our jelly fish stings from yesterday.
Here are a few pictures from the last few days including the two kinds of jelly fish that stung us. Mom and went to the beach last night and acted like 14 year olds. I included those for your viewing pleasure as well! Enjoy! Tanya
Day three after procedure – took a taxi to the main swimming beach, we were all stung by jelly fish, walked around town and shopped for groceries then sat at the pool for the last 5 hours. I still have energy. WOW. I had too much sun, but the energy is still there. That’s compared to a few minutes in the sun before I came here. Hope I don’t spend it all here in Mexico.
We will be receiving a DVD of the whole procedure. Apparently you can see where the blockages were, the angioplasty and how the blood flow was dramatically improved. Hope we can get some of that on this blog.
Hello,
My name is Mary. My husband John and I are arriving at La Marina Fiesta Resort in Mexico September 4, 2010. He is so nervous, has been following Gerry’s journey and hopes for great success like Gerry. Is their any information that we should know that they haven’t provided to us?
We have been thrilled to read the wonderful progression and see the photos…CONGRATULATIONS GERRY!!
Hi Gerry, So happy to hear your wonderful result! I know your sister Lovella and that is how I have followed your journey. My husband is a doctor here in Canada and has some question about the procedure you had done. Is it possible to email you?
Hi Liz: Glad you contacted me. We would be more than happy to speak with you and your husband and answer any questions that he may have. We have emailed you our contact information. Right now we’re still in Mexico and arrive home this weekend. Blessings. Gerry
Wow. We are so excited and thankful. This is better even than we had hoped. Can’t wait for you to get back home so we can see the improvement first hand. Have some fun with the rest of your time there.
Gerry we have been waiting around l day to hear some news from you. You are becoming the highlight of our days here at the lake!! All of us here are cheering you on! And we are also so encouraged by the others that are hearing your story and can be helped as well. We can hardly wait to see all of you on Sunday!
Hi Gerry & Heidi! We are so thrilled for you that your results are so positive Gerry! We have been thinking about you and praying for you everyday. What a wonderful answer to prayer. WOW! PTL!
Love Art & Rosabelle
Just praising the Lord for your good, good result. The Lord is good — all the time!
Iris and I are sooo excited about your improvement following the procedure!! We are looking forward to seeing you and Heidi on Sunday. PTL. Praying for you, love Gerald and Iris.
Ray Parker 5:52 pm on August 31, 2010 Permalink
Gerry;
That is incredible news that you are sharing with the world! I rejoice with you in the progress you have made and am sharing this with a close friend whose wife has first stage MS. I definitely prayed for you when Chrissie spoke about your going to Cabo. We are believing with you for a complete recivery.
Ray
Ray Parker 5:54 pm on August 31, 2010 Permalink
Gerry;
I am thanking the Lord for the good news that Chrissie brought to Church last sunday and so we remembered you in prayer. May the Lord give you a complete recovery because you have so much to share with a broken and suffering world.
Ray 6:05 pm on August 31, 2010 Permalink
Gerry;
I rejoice with you in the progress that you have made in your recovery and want you to know that Chrissie shared the news of your journey to Cabo and that since then I have prayed with you about the
procedure. May the Lord give you full recovery because you have so much yet to share.
Ray 6:06 pm on August 31, 2010 Permalink
Gerry;
You were prayed for in Cabo and it’s exciting to hear you speak of the answers.
Ray 6:08 pm on August 31, 2010 Permalink
Gerry;
You were well prayed for when you were down in Cabo and it’s praise time to hear of the good news!
Joy-Lynn Archambeault 6:47 pm on August 31, 2010 Permalink
Hi Gerry! Reading your story brings tears to my eyes as my mother has progressive advanced MS. I have been trying to get more information so we can get her in for this treatment as soon as possible. My parents are missionaries at Lake of the Trees Bible Camp in BC. I would be SO grateful if you could help me out by giving me any information that will help get her in for this treatment.
Congratulations on your Liberation! God Bless you and your family!
Jayde 8:28 am on September 2, 2010 Permalink
I’ve enjoyed sharing your journey with you. It’s so exciting whenever we hear a new improvement. I wanted to let you know that I’ve forwarded your YouTube videos to my cousin, who is a vascular surgeon in Canada.
Gerry Peters 9:04 am on September 2, 2010 Permalink
thanks Jayde and all:
On September 8th it will be one month since the procedure and I continue to feel stronger. There has definitely been nerve damage and so a smaller amount (about 1/3) of the pain medication is still needed. Other than that my energy is way up, my mind is clear and my reflexes have improved quite dramatically.
Thanks for forwarding this to your cousin.
Gerry Peters 9:31 am on September 2, 2010 Permalink
Hi Joy-Lynn
I’m glad my story can encourage others. I continue to improve in areas of strength and mobility. I would certainly encourage every MS patient to study this treatment option. I also hope and pray for your mother’s best.
I went to Los Cabos for a variety of reasons and I’m glad I did. What you can do is go to their website at http://www.cardioabroad.com/testimonials.php. You`ll read other testimonies of MS patients. If interested, just send them an email and ask your questions. You could certainly mention my name – it may get a quicker response.
I`ve found a lot of info on this facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/CCSVI-at-UBC-MS-Clinic-Information-and-Support/182832983940 This Facebook is local and full of info. If you ask a question there you will get a great response.
Another site I found useful was http://ccsvi-ms.ning.com There is a wealth of info, including videos, stories and locations that are having this treatment done.
Other than this, you can certainly contact me personally and we could talk. If you`re interested in that, email me or send a facebook message and i`ll give you my phone number.
Sure hope this helps some
All the best! Gerry