July 2011
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My First Hyperbaric Treatment
Got here on time and did the typical blood pressure stuff. Signed another consent form and got fitted for the rubber ring that goes around my neck to hold the helmet on. They showed me my special pink card (it’s pink to indicate that I’m a seizure risk) and where I go on the board to show that I’m going to be in the chamber itself.
Then it was off to the women’s...
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There are no words except "thank you"...
I feel so overwhelmed with the generous donations that my fundraising page has received so far. As it stands at noon on the 8th of July, I’m 25% of the way to my goal. In other words, I can afford to have the sedation done to extract my teeth. This is absolutely incredible to me and I cannot express my thanks without breaking down and crying and I want you all to know how much it means...
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Hey Everyone!
Most of you know by now that I am embarking on a new leg of my post-cancer journey via a campaign I like to call “Mary’s New Teeth”. Unfortunately, this leg of the journey is expensive. But the outcome will change my life in ways I hope will enrich it and allow me to get back to defining my new normal. With the help of a few friends, we are attacking the issue of...
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When it rains, it pours... etc.
As of July 5th, my insurance has approved my hyperbaric treatments. As of July 5th, my partially broken tooth has broken completely, straight to the top. It aches a little, but doesn’t actually hurt just yet, for which I’m grateful. At the moment, I’m thinking of things I can eat that won’t cause it to get aggravated to the point of actual pain. This morning, July 6th, I...
