Just a "zebra" trying my best to live life to the fullest with EDS and POTS...and loving the ride.

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Five For Friday 5/28/11

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

I know, I know, I am late…My excuse is I have been in Georgia, got home yesterday, and had enough energy left to watch the Modern Family finale, and pass out on the couch.  After a full night’s sleep, I am moving slow, but back in action.

1.  Medical Stuff:

  • 1 day of PT
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab
  • Monthly appointment with Larry.
  • Was given a prescription for waist high compression stockings.

Five For Friday 4/1/11

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

1.  Medical Stuff: 

  • I graduated from physical therapy and Dr. Rosen.

2.  I broke down and bought a German Shepherd for Brad.

3.  I slept at my house like a big girl when Brad was out of town.

4.  I broke my wrist.

5. I decided I like anchovies and broccoli now.

Five For Friday 3/25/11

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

1.  Medical Stuff:

  • Prolotherapy round 3 was Monday.
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab.
  • 1 Day of PT
  • It is official~I will be seeing Dr. Grubb’s NP for POTS on April 20th.  I received the packet this week.
  • I am loving my new compression stockings.
  • Pelvic clocks, glute retraining, scapular exercises, and the recumbent bike are my new BFFs.

Five For Friday 3/18/11

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

 

1.  Medical Stuff:
  • 2 Days of PT-Did regular circuit strengthening.  My PT also put new foot lifts in my shoes to give me better support. 
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab.
  • I got into Dr. Grubb’s Nurse Practitioner!  I had sent my info into their office in December and they called me Tuesday to schedule an appointment.  My appointment is in Toledo on April 20th, to get another expert’s opinion on POTS and my treatment.  It takes a year or more to get into Dr. Grubb himself so I jumped at the chance to see the NP since I was told they work very closely together.  I was also told to expect at least 2 hours for my appointment because she will go over EVERYTHING.  At a couple of my EDS appointments in the past year, I was told that Dr. Grubb probably has the best understanding about how POTS plays into EDS so that is promising to me.
  • My ribs hurt!  It’s been pretty frustrating.  I go back Monday to get my third round of prolotherapy (I cannot believe it’s already been 3 weeks!) so I will definitely be bringing up my ribs because they are worrying me!
  • I had to go to Sparrow Medical Supply to get a new pair of compression stockings since one of my stockings ripped in half when I was taking it off.  ?Oops.
RIP my first pair of compression stockings.  You were good to me.

Andy\’s Weekend

Written by Katie. Posted in Family

Andy leaves March 16th for basic training for 9 weeks and then Officer Candidate School for 12 weeks in Fort Benning, Georgia.  I am so, so proud of Andy?, and all of his hard work, dedication, and commitment to join the Army.  Since he was 18 he talked about joining the military, but decided he would pursue a degree in kineseology first at MSU.  After graduating, becoming an Officer Candidate became even more of a passion of his and he aggressively and successfully pursued this career path. 

I will miss him so much.  Out of my three siblings he has been the one who has stayed close.  I made him promise he would write me, and he made me promise I would not send him “those talking cards” because he doesn’t want to get beat up. 🙂