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22

Mar

Yesterday.

Not to sound like an overly poetic goon, but yesterday, all my troubles really did seem incredibly, incredibly far away. 

On the sunny beaches of Tobago - far from the cold, sterilized hospital rooms of Chicago - here’s what there was:

I know, right?! 

Poor Josh is more of a do-er than a sit-er, but we found something for him to do with the job as official hat stand. 

So happy with my new underwater camera! 

And with being close to Mr. Josh, my boy.

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05

Mar

I need a little break from all of this medical stuff, and so here… 
It’s never a bad time for Steve the Monkey. xx

I need a little break from all of this medical stuff, and so here… 

It’s never a bad time for Steve the Monkey. xx

03

Mar

Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial: So far so good!

After an initial rough couple of days (picture/video and update on that to come once I get all my pictures and videos sorted) which resulted first in an ICU bed, and then in me having to stay in the hospital, due to extreme pain in my back at the site of the incision - I am now out of the hospital and back on my feet (oh, I love a good pun!)

As of right now, I am SO pleased with the Spinal Cord Stimulator. Literally, could not be happier! It exceeds all expectations at the moment and is completely different to what I thought it would be. Is that what y’all thought too? There have of course been a few glitches and I’m sure there are a few more to come, but for the most part… I love it. In fact, although I’m still testing, I’m booked to implant the permanent SCS on April 2nd, 2012. :)

Here I am walking properly (in exercise clothes and exercise shoes with laces!) for the first time in 2 years! Excitement (queue goofy arm movements…) I hope the video works and I hope you’re all well. I’m sorry about the sound, but as you can hear we’re in the Windy City. 

Lots of love, Danielle xx

RELATED POSTS:

- Tomorrow! Tomorrow! My Demo Spinal Cord Stimulator Goes in Tomorrow!

- Hellooo? Does Anyone Out There Have A Spinal Cord Stimulator?

- Demo Trial SCS Surgery is Booked and Ready to Go! 

18

Feb

Good Mood Things…

I’m a big fan of window-shopping life when it’s been a tough week. Here’s what I’m loving at the moment. 

These colors. And the ocean, always.

The prints by Mary Katrantzou for Topshop. YES. 

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