Sunday, August 5, 2007

Note to Self...

Do not, I repeat do not, think that you can ride a SeaDoo without causing severe pain. Unless there is not another single vessel on the water, there is not a hint of wind, and you keep the SeaDoo just slightly faster than idling, you will be in severe pain. Stick to floating in the water on the mesh raft and sitting in the shade while drinking lots of cold water. Basically, act like you're 80. I think Will's Oma would do better on the SeaDoo than I do at this point.

Note to the husband, mother, and auntie: I'm sorry that I was crabby at the lake. In addition to the pain, I was extremely frustrated that I couldn't do something that only 2 years ago was something that I could do with mild discomfort. To suddenly feel hindered and helpless is something that I hope you never have to experience. I love you all for putting up with me. If nothing else, this weekend convinced me that I want to have the surgery.

This is just my story of my experience with Chiari. Until I was diagnosed, I'd never heard of it, and I just want more people to be aware of it. I'm not a doctor, so don't quote me on any of this stuff - k? If you are looking for information about Chiari Malformation, a lot of the more informative posts are the older ones.