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7 Week Report

Today is the 7 week mark since My Liberation Procedure. While I feel tired today(tiredness always scares me because it reminds me of MS and I hate the feeling). However, I am SOOO much better than pre-Liberation Procedure. I walk hard and fast and strong. My gait is more balanced and less "clunky". I have been doing physical therapy(Matrix Energetics) with Ralph Havens at Mission Hills Physical Therapy and I believe that is helping my movement. I occasionally run for short stints but it does not flow yet so I don't push it. Today, I walked in the hills of Del Mar with my friend Michael. It was a great adventure.

My energy is still up although I hit walls when my mind gets crazy which is more often than I care to admit. I far too easily forget the miraculous comeback I am experiencing. Writing and connecting with fellow MS'ers who are trying to heal themselves/get healed bolsters my spirit and puts wind in my sails.

I don't feel ready to bound into my old neurologist's office yet and declare myself totally free but I love the ride I am on going up and not down.

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wannabeatms said…
Yay Mark!!Love the progress and can hardly wait for my day!!

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