When something comes into your life that is so traumatic, the normal things that take space in our brain seem to become insignificant. In August, it was decided that I would have to undergo yet another surgery. Seeing as my ovaries have been causing a ruckus, it was time to pop those suckers out. The only catch, is due to my wonderful history of surgeries for colon cancer, they would have to open my abdominal cavity due to adhesions. This meant more chances for complications, and a longer recovery.
August 26th, I went on my vacation at the Hoag Resort. It was unknown how long my stay would be, but I just took it one day at a time. When the fear and pain became overwhelming, I focused on just getting through an hour of the day. The days passed, the flowers rolled in, and in a week, I was released to go home. I think it is a way of my body protecting itself, but I don’t remember clearly my stay…. or it could be the massive amount of medications!
One thing that is certain is that Parkinson’s disease took a back seat in my life. From everyday concentrated on medication schedules, diet and exercise, I spent most of my time on the couch watching movies…and for a girl that is like an energizer bunny, this is hell. But one thing I did notice was that the pain medication actually improved my PD symptoms, to the point that I did not have to take as my much or as frequently. In fact, there were times that I almost forgot I had Parkinson’s! What a flip in my world!
Now that I have begun to heal and each day I gain strength, I am feeling a pull to get back to my Parkie community. Many people tell me that I am an inspiration and that they enjoy being around my positive attitude. But to tell you the truth, I am being selfish and needing some motivation myself, so I hope to get right back where I belong! The World Parkinson’s Congress is less than a month away. Fingers crossed that I will be there with a smile on my face. Thank you for everyone’s love and support.
Allison, I have been praying for you and a fast recovery! Will see Dr. Martinez on Monday. Hope to see you in Oct. Hugs, get better need your smiling face back in office!
Karri Strogatz
I am so happy you are on the mend. You are such an inspiration!
Thank you Denise! Hope you are doing well!
Hang in there Girl! were here to help. anything I can do at the world congress to help, let me know, cause I’m confident, nothing will hold you down….
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Allison! Don’t push too hard too soon. Set backs increase your downtime and will cramp your active style! -Speaking from experience here. LOL!
(“Sure-I-can=lift-that-20-lb.-dog-2-weeks-after-shoulder-surgery” Cyndee.)
Ouch! It is hard to sit rest and try to recover slowly. Especially when it feels better to be around the energy of others. Don’t pick up that dog!!
Hi Allison,
I am so glad you’re past this most recent bump in the road. I’m sorry I didn’t read your blog til now but I did stop at exercise class on Sat. & met Tim who said you’d had surgery & that you were resting at home. I hope you have a speedy recovery becuz it’s difficult to keep an active girl like you down. Hugs from Chuck & me—-who by the way is starting hospice care.
I am sorry to hear about Chuck! You stay so strong for the two of you! Hope to see you real soon!
Hi, good you’re okay.
Please know that I also I have parkinson from 32 years, I have a 7 years I had with the disease, and my son is healthy. I have 42 years I am now operated DBS, for 1 year. I have now a cysts on my ovaries and I must operate. Please tell me fables me, since I live in Budapest and neurologists here I I am unhappy. Thank you very much.
Irangel, Sometimes it is easy to forget how fortunate we are to have the ability to be treated by great Doctor’s. And if we don’t feel confidant about their ability, we can choose another to see. Hope your DBS gives you good relief. Thank you for your comment!
You are an inspiration and great writer as well! Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Oh, with all this extra time recovering on the couch, you will be hearing more from me! Thank you for your kind words!
You are such an inspiration to me! I admire you for your bravery and for always putting us parkies first in your life!! May GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Pat!
It does not matter how many times you get hit, the only thing that does matter is that you keep getting up! That you keep moving forward! That was from Rocky 34 or whatever number it’s up to. Our adversity does not define who we are, but what we do in the face of that adversity does. From the blogs that I have read of yours (big fan!) I know that you have defined yourself as strong and courageous, keep being yourself and put this in the one more thing I overcame, victory trophy case. From a fellow parkie.
Pat
Pat, I might have to upgrade to a larger Victory Trophy case! Maybe one in pink or red?! Thank you for your comment!
Yolu are such an inspiration to me!! I really admire you for being so brave!!!!! Also I am so thankful that you always put us parkies first !Thank you so much!! May GOD bless you!!
Glad to hear you are on the mend and hopefully soon back with us Love Ya
Why is it we are still learning about our physiological beings after decades of living in these bodies? Life is a beautiful mystery… sometimes a painful mystery. So pleased you are getting back on your feet and Nurse Crash is applying lots of healing kisses. Be strong like bull!
You think that we would know our breaking point by now…..but it is constantly changing. You never know what trauma you can survive until we are faced with it. Nurse Crash is handling his job with the upmost dedication.
So great to see Hoag had you on my Hill-Rom stretcher!
Get stronger everyday!
I make that Hill-Rom stretcher look good!