Bill's Liberation Journey

Much Better

2013-07-20T20:19:00.002-07:00

Feeling good now.

Humidity has broke.

Humidex below 90 Fahrenheit.

Nice days, all symptoms are gone.

P.S.
Love you Diane, {Eliana} with all my heart.

Getting Easier

2013-07-17T16:24:00.002-07:00

That's easy to say.

Brain pain diminished.
Chest numbness diminished.
No more face numbness.

BUT,...there is always a BUT,

Blatter control worse.

I'll take that over what was affecting me, sometimes a little embarrassing, but I have to deal with it.

A little leak versus the pain, bearable.

How do you tell everything to those that you love.
Inside you want to, but, the suffering and pain that may ensue is unbearable.

So, we keep quiet, silent, about how we feel.

So we make excuses;
Sorry, I'm tired today, I've been under allot of stress, I having a hard time coping...etc;
and so it goes...

1 drink one day, it can be a completely different experience the next day.
How do we cope with this. What about our loved ones. They see a different person, personality?

How am I to say everything. There is always far more than can be recalled as I am writing this, or talking.

It is a full time job just maintaining a façade that everything is normal,
But it is not!
We pretend, imitate, do what seems normal.

BUT, We are stronger than everyone thinks.
We are taking our weakness and utilizing it in a "normal" world.

This is not always our world, but WE can adjust.

ALONE time is for us to adjust, re-calibrate, how we need to adjust.
We are not ignoring you, just trying to adjust to what is deemed "normal".

P.S.
Love you Diane with all my heart.

STRESS in life.

2013-07-13T21:24:00.000-07:00

Here we go AGAIN, STRESS.

I try everyday to avoid it.
I try to ignore it.

I go about my daily routine without dwelling on it.
I think that it is not effecting me.
Diane tries every day to shield me from it. God bless her.

THEN

BANG

First, occasional "brain pain".
Second, chest numb on left side from front to back. Not so occasional.
Then, last evening, above 2 symptoms with numbness on left side of face.

Today a bit easier, face numbness gone, others still existing.

Concentrating more on what "I" love. Diane and family,

Not what others may think, imply, believe, or, try to impose on me.

This is my life, not what others may choose for me.

I will overcome with Diane's, and my family's support.

Love you, my sweet Lass.

As a side note;
Corn grew about 4 feet, 120 cm, in the last 2 weeks.
Replanted soybeans looking good.
Wheat maturing good, and yield looks good too.

3 Year Celebration

2013-07-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

3 years today since my Liberation Treatment (CCSVI).

Still doing quite well, avoidance of STRESS is paramount, as well as eating the right foods.

Eating right not only is critical for MS, but also makes large improvements to people without MS.

I'll try to post more often, if anyone out there is listening.

HAPPY CANADA DAY everyone.

PS. Our home farm was settled in 1857,...10 years before confederation.

Busy time of the year.

2012-10-05T17:31:00.003-07:00

Been quite busy over the last couple of weeks around the farm.

84 Acres of Soybeans harvested, tremendous yield.
84 Acres of Winter Wheat planted. {George, if you reading this, YES, we plant wheat in the fall in southern Ontario}

Overall, I held up well. Did notice difficultly navigating in the dark. Could be MS related, or maybe it is just age catching up to me.

I'll go with the later for now.

Till next time,...Chow

Rachel Eyre - In Memoriam - Sarnia, ON - Your Life Moments

2012-09-23T08:13:00.000-07:00

Rachel Eyre

EYRE, Rachel - In loving memory of a dear wife, mom, nana & sister, who left us one year ago September 23, 2011. This day is remembered and quietly kept No words are needed We shall never forget For those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen and unheard, but always near So loved, so missed, and so very dear. Always loved and in our hearts forever - Jim, Bill, Diane, Will, Mike, Marianne, Steve, Jessica, Kyle & Bob.

Miss you every day Mom, but, I know your in a better place and GOD is caring for you now.
Love, Bill.

Feeling Better

2012-09-17T19:02:00.000-07:00

Diane and I got away on the weekend, to Caesars Windsor, and watched Russel Peters. What a great time, and laughed for 2 hours straight.
Stress, that was built up, vanished as I forgot about everything, except to take a breath between laughs.
Monday today, and nothing bothered me, at work, or at home.
Just have to realize that there are many things I can't control, but, I can control how I react to them.

HONESTY

2012-09-11T17:40:00.003-07:00

MS and Multi-Tasking.

This has been working fantastic, until...

[This has nothing to do with my farming, just my day job.]

When I understand things, procedures, tasks, jobs, and I have many to accomplish, I am not experiencing any problems, BUT...

Throw in new situations, where I have NO experience, and I am expected to solve, resolve, issues, along with everything else I have to do, things definitely can go awry. The last 2 weeks have been a perfect example.

Looking back;

First I noticed my stomach was upset more. Eating reduced because my stomach was upset, or I was afraid to put food into it.

Second, my sleeping became less restful, and I began to sweat at night.

Third, as the first 2 became worse, I have had less control of my bladder and bowel. {That was hard to admit, also another issue that has to do with that area}

Fourth, the "B & B" issue seems better today. When discussing issues at work, my "Brain Pain", reared it's ugly head for a few seconds.
Then, as I was driving home, it flashed for a second, as well as the left side of my face going numb.

I'm taking vacation days, 1 or 2 a week, to try and relax, but, it's like any other job, probably need a couple of weeks to truly relax.

Relaxing tonight, trying to "forget" today.

Fall is Comming

2012-09-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

Soybeans and Corn are ripening, sure sign of Fall.
Good looking crop this year, along with high prices, this is a rarity.
Usually only high prices with a poor crop, or vise a versa.

I know, I should post more often, but time just seems to slip by.

Overall, I am maintaining well.
I've had a few "blips", as they call them. Some of the old symptoms came back, but nothing that lasted for more than 24hrs.

Special Thanks to LENA, who chatted with me on Facebook during one of these episodes. You helped more than you could imagine. :-))

Keeping VERY busy on the farm. Hard work, but when I'm concentrating on that work, I'm not worrying or thinking about anything else. It's like a holiday, at "Club Work Your A** Off", definitely pay for it the next day.

I'll post again in 14 days.
That WILL be a emotional day, for everyone here.

HEAT

2012-07-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

Can you say "HEAT WAVE"

Today, July 6, 2012, is HOT

Humidex Readings

Sarnia, Ontario      45.5 Celcuis    114 Fahrenheit
Windsor, Ontario    47.3 Celcuis    117 Fahrenheit
Toronto, Ontario    46    Celcuis    115 Fahrenheit

2 Years

2012-07-01T11:18:00.000-07:00

Wow time sure moves fast.
I didn't even realize, until I received a text from my sister at 1 o'clock, that today marks 2 years since my LIBERATION in Costa Rica.

Thanks Lena for responding to my last post.

Now to the meat.
I am still doing very well.
I get a few minor symptoms now and again.
Sometimes a little brain fog, a little brain pain, a little balance issue, but overall they are nothing. A hangover is worse, and lasts longer.
The weather has been HOT, HOT, and HOTTER, up to 107 F, with the humidity. Even 2 guys that I work with from Nigeria think it's hot here, so it must be hot. I have been managing as well as everyone else with the heat, just have to drink lots of water and keep the AC on. Set up the AC in my workshop today, it was just too hot to accomplish anything. Got the temperature down to 85 F now, so back to work.

PS. Happy Birthday CANADA 145 Years

Got Test Results

2012-05-08T18:51:00.000-07:00

Actually, my Doc got the results yesterday afternoon.

As soon as he saw me he smiled and said "Good To Go".

The results came back NEGATIVE for any BLOCKAGES or NARROWING of my Jugular Veins.

22 months after my Liberation Treatment, and the blood continues to flow.

Next step will be a MRI to compare the lesions on my brain with a MRI that was done prior to my Liberation. That will be in a couple of months.

Cannot wait to see the results of that!

As how I am doing overall, I think the following will explain that;

I am still working full time, 40+ hours per week as a Systems Specialist/Database Administrator, which requires allot of brain power, PLUS, farming, which combines brains and physical tasks.

So, is this a Placebo Effect......NOT

Been awhile

2012-05-06T10:20:00.000-07:00

Been a long time since I last posted. At least I know 1 person continues to check in here. So Marc, I'll update.
Is anyone else watching?

May 4, 2012 Diane and I went to Barrie, Ontario, to get a CCSVI check done on my jugulars. The technician was surprised when she asked me when I had the procedure done. I should have had this done last June-July on the 1 year anniversary of my procedure, but, life never seems to slow down. I know, LAME excuse. Won't know the results for a few more days yet. I'll post again when I get them.

Overall, my MS seems to be held in check, most of the time. I do have a few 'BLIPS', technical term used by my PAST neurologist, but nothing that slows me down.

August 1, 2011...Remembering....

2011-08-01T19:46:00.000-07:00

This has been a HOT July.
Not since 1988 can I remember such a HOT summer.
1988 was hot, but DRY.
I remember 1988. That is when our first son was born. A/C was not that common, but we purchased a window A/C that summer.
This year is HOT and Humid.
120 Fahrenheit (48.89 Celsius) at it's peak.

As for me, I'm coping.
Spent a day last week with my Goddaughter, 7 years old. So much energy.
Love you Trynity,
Needed a 2 hour sleep after.
But, a very enjoyable day.

I am putting up with the weather as good as the next person.

As this years wheat harvest ends, I cannot pass this moment without a prayer for Brian.

"You will always be in our hearts, our fields, and our thoughts.
Peace be with you forever. NEVER forgotten."

Chow for now. (paraphrasing Gary again)

Little B.

Feeling Good

2011-07-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

I continue to feel better after that attack a few weeks ago.
Energy has improved, Heat tolerance is good (I have been falling, cutting up, and loading, dead Ash trees. I think I'm handling the heat better than Diane).
Diane and I had a good visit with Tony tonight, a fellow liberated brother.

Wishing all the best to George, my liberation brother who was treated the same day as I in Costa Rica. Our prayers are with you George.

Wheat harvest is upon us, I expect to be quite busy over the next week.

Well, as Gary would say, another liberated brother:

"Chow for Now"

June 29, 2011

2011-06-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Marc, for reminding me that I haven't posted in a while. I will try to be more diligent with my posting.

SO, here I am.

WOW! Time flies by, doesn't it.

Tomorrow will be 1 Year since my Liberation!
What a difference it made to my life.
But, everyone must realize, that this treatment does NOT cure anyone of MS.
Recently, I was reminded of this.
This past month, 1 was off work for most of 2 weeks.
Leading up to this there were several major STRESS points in my life.
This all happened within days, and, MS is definitely not a condition that is capable of handling stress.
Several MS symptoms returned, in a flurry. Exhaustion & fatigue, mood swings, and several others.
But, lots, and lots, of rest, relaxation, and spending quality time with family, helps soothe the mind and nervers.
This week I have been back to work. Monday was tiring and long, but, the days are getting better.
Today, multi-tasking and fast situation analysis, seemed to "just happen".

Who knows about tomorrow, but, if it is like today, I'll handle it.

Time Flies

2011-04-11T18:43:00.000-07:00

April 11th already.
Farming season is fast approaching, and I'm looking forward to getting out in the field.
Last year at this time, I wasn't exactly sure how I was going to do it.
This year, I cannot foresee a problem. Keeping fingers crossed.
My mind continues to be clear, aka no "brain fog".
I have the energy and I continue with physio exercises.

Best wishes to all. Spring is upon us.

Another great link.

2011-03-21T15:22:00.000-07:00

Maclean's Magazine

by Anne Kingston on Friday, March 18, 2011

MS back in the spotlight

NO FOOLING, April 1st will be 9 months POST Liberation

2011-03-20T17:41:00.000-07:00

What a difference 9 months can make.
There has been many developments in the world of CCSVI.
Here are links to many of these developments.

March 2011 will be remembered as the month when CCSVI really took to the world stage. The First International Venous Endoplastic Forum in Poland and the First meeting of the International Society of Neurovascular Disease in Italy brought together most of the world’s experts on this condition, to share their experience and present vital new research in this area

Link Here

Dr. Mark Haacke, PHD, Dr. Teri Jaklin, ND, and Dr. Joseph Hewett, MD, on CCSVI Current Status, Feburary 2011.

This is a five part video, very informative.

Dr. Bill Code addresses Canadian MPs at the invitation of Dr. Kirsty
Link Here

RESTENOSIS WILL HAPPEN - Venous Stenting and CCSVI ~ Dr. Hewett presentation January 29, 2011 (Seattle)
Link Here

Moving CCSVI Forward: Zamboni-Burks
Link Here

8 Months Post-Liberation

2011-03-01T18:07:00.000-08:00

And STILL going strong.
How long did they say a Placebo effect would last????
I don't remember, but I don't think is was 8 Months!!!

Dr. Bill Code, who has MS and was Liberated November 29, 2010, said in an interview that 12,500 persons have had the "Liberation Treatment". You can hear this interview here.

Wake up CANADA. This is definitely NOT rocket science.

7 Months Post CCSVI Liberation.

2011-02-03T18:51:00.000-08:00

Actually, January 30 was the exact date.
I've been working full time for several months now. Today I really noticed the difference. I was very busy, working on Oracle databases, SQL Server databases, and trouble shooting problems. I was constantly switching technologies with no hesitation. I was able to quickly switch gears. I really didn't notice until the end of the day when I looked back at what I was doing. This feels great. This feels like me again.
Earlier this week, someone I have known for a long time saw me climbing stairs, 2 at a time, without holding a railing (or the wall). Her comment was "Wow. Look at you." What a comment. Made me feel fantastic. I knew I was doing it, but, I never thought about it.
Last week, while I was working on accounting books for my farming operation, I never lost my train of thought. Actually, I was able to see, in my minds-eye, how the operation was performing. The next day I was searching for a specific piece of new equipment. I didn't need to write all the pluses and minuses down about each individual brand, I could recall the information easily. This has been a huge improvement.
None of my pre-liberation symptoms have returned.

This was absolutely the best money I've ever spent.

Great CCSVI Videos

2011-01-20T19:47:00.000-08:00

Some GREAT Videos.

First, Dr. Tariq Sinan on his research study, and his findings. This very much confirms a direct link between CCSVI and MS.

CCSVI Costa Rica -Dr Tariq Sinan_ The Kuwait CCSVI Trial and Experience

Second, Passport Medical Step by Step video. Great explanation of the whole experience. Fantastic to see people in it I know, met, or spoke to, on the phone.
(Jen, Claudio, Gabrella, Dr. Fallas, Mark, and the rest.)

CCSVI Costa Rica - Step by Step of what to expect

Third, "Our Group" in Costa Rica. Video shot July 7, 2010, 1 week after my Liberation. It becomes so hard to say goodbye after 2 weeks. Thankfully, most of us have email and/or Facebook accounts. Miss all of you.

Our Group in Costa Rica

6 Months POST Liberation

2011-01-01T13:04:00.000-08:00

Here is a re-cap, and current status, of my Pre-Liberation Symptoms:

Right leg foot drag.....GONE.
Right side weak..........Improving with Physiotherapy.
Poor balance..............Excellent since the procedure.
Drop things................NO Occurrences.
Heat Intolerance........No problem throughout last summer and fall.
Fatigue.......................Able to work a full 8 hour day, then, come home and work on the farms.
Bladder Problems......NO Occurrences.
Numbness left side.....NO Occurrences.
Brain FOG..................Cleared.
Brain Pain..................NO Occurrences.
Double vision.............NO Occurrences.
COLD feet..................Warm, except in -9C weather. HaHa

Also, as I reported earlier, NO SINUS headaches.

I am still seeing my Homeopath, continuing to eat the right foods, and exercise.
Terry Wahls published a great book on the right foods to eat for MS. Actually, this is good foods for anyone to eat.
Minding My Mitochondria 2nd Edition: How I overcame secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) and got out of my wheelchair.

Almost 5 Months

2010-11-21T06:54:00.000-08:00

Well, it's almost 5 Months since the procedure.
Friday night was amazing.
Diane and I went to a Christmas Party, and I DANCED.
Mind you, I'm not a good dancer, but I DANCED.
I DANCED all night. Fast and slow songs.
I haven't danced in 3 years.
I can still picture the smile on Diane's face when we were on the dance floor.

Check-up with Neurologist Today - 118 Days Post Liberation

2010-10-26T18:18:00.000-07:00

I never told the MS Clinic that I went to Costa Rica for the Liberation treatment on June 30. Today I went to the Clinic for my yearly check-up. During this check-up, I almost told him, but I didn't. Read on and you'll see why.
I've never seen this neurologist before. He asked me about all my symptoms, all of which have disappeared. He put me through all the normal tests. Heel-to-Toe walking, jumping on one foot, then the other (he stopped counting how many times), run heel up and down shin, pin poke tests, tuning fork vibration tests (I told him to stop shaking his hand during this, cause I could feel that), follow my finger game, and then some more. When he tested my arm strength, I almost threw him into the wall behind me. When he tested my leg strength, I lifted him off the floor. (he wasn't a very big man)
He asked when I started to feel better, I said 4 months ago, and I've been getting better daily.
His response was that I was RELAPSING.
But, I said, last year the neurologist I saw said I was Secondary Progressive.
He then said, that may have been premature.
PREMATURE???? WHAT??? CYA or what?
Now he wants to see again in 6 months to check if I'm still "RELAPSING". If I am, he wants to put me on MS medication. I've NEVER been on an MS meds, and I won't now.
I asked him what my EDSS score was last year, he said it wasn't on file. The last time I was scored was in 2004, (Never scored since 2004???) at that time it was 2.0.
I asked what my EDSS score would be today, he said 3.0.
How did he come up with 3.0? So I asked.
His response was that my eyesight wasn't good, thus the score.
LMFAO
I was a 3.0 in Costa Rica when I looked like a drunk walking.