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The Second Week

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It has now been 9 days since I had the Liberation Procedure. I slept hard and long last night with less medicine than I've taken in 3 months. Still no dreams.

I still feel "something" in my right neck that didn't used to be there but I become less aware of it every day. I am back swimming in a pool. I wear a mask and snorkel so I don't turn my neck. It is a bit embarassing swimming in a 15 yard pool with a mask and snorkel but... It feels so good to be back in the water!

Last night was the first Friday(end of work week) that I have had energy in years. I couldn't believe that I wasn't tired and wanting to be home laying down. I still did come home, eat and watch a movie but the point is there was ENERGY.

Overall it feels good. It just feels goods to be going forward instead of backward.MS(and probably all "degenerative" conditions) share a feeling of going down hill or backwards. When that becomes the predominant feeling, I don't think one can help but become depressed. I know I sure did.

It is amazing to be thinking about the future. Grace was frequently frustrated with me because I haven't wanted to plan ahead. Now I do.

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