Melissa's thoughts and feelings about thriving while surviving with Takayasu's Arteritis.
Most days, Melissa gets to work with PT on sitting on the edge of the bed, core strength, etc. Today, she really wanted to sit in the chair in her room. The PT came by and Melissa was able to stand up using a device that helps keep her stable. They moved her to the chair and she sat for over an hour! This was huge, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally for her as well.
The endovascular surgery will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, afternoon. The head of vascular surgery and the head of interventional...
Today we were able to meet with the surgeon who performed Melissa's surgery in 2023. He laid out the situation for us and presented two...
My original surgeon from two years ago reviewed my scans and is worried that the infection on top of the sternum may be communicating...
You look SIMPLY MAHHHHVELOUS, my dear!!! I hope this note makes you 😁 !! MUCHO love to you!!! 😘😘😍😍
YAH!! There’s your beautiful face!!  This photo brought joy to my heart; a physical sigh of relief.
You go girl! 🩷
Way to go, Melissa!
Thank the Lord
Glad to see the photo and get the news!
Roy and Lisa
Praise the Lord! So wonderful to hear some good news.
Gary