Author: kelsblog

Several months before I had the DBS surgery I joined a Facebook group for Essential Tremors. While at the start I didn’t say anything on there or talk to anyone specific, but read a lot of posts that helped me answer some questions and it is nice to see that you aren’t alone in this […]

”Have a positive attitude towards life as you begin this day. I wish you strength to be able to make the best out of today.” – Anonymous Well on the morning of March 26, 2024 I went to my Family Practice office. I see one of the Nurse Practitioners. My main reason for going was […]

”If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” – Dolly Parton So I thought I would take the time during this post to share what I have found is easier to do since having my DBS surgery. So bare with me on this post. The first thing I noticed was putting […]

“Just be happy, it drives people crazy.” – Unknown So on Tuesday February 6, 2024 my mom and I headed to Columbus for my third post-op/programming visit. This is the first visit my mom was able to go with me since surgery and she was happy to do so. She, like my brother, is just […]

”Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama I am typing this post for those who might be following with tremors themselves and debating treatment, for those who have other medical conditions that this is triguring them to seek out treatment, and also for my friends and family who […]

“The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” – Walt Disney My brother and I head to Columbus for the finishing of my stimulator to get programmed. By now we are pros at where we are going and where to park. We should have a frequent flyer […]

”To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Well let me back this post-op visit up by three days to 12/25/2023 and Christmas at my brothers. This is the funny for the day. It came time for family dinner and […]

”Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Theresa We headed to Ohio State Medical Center bright and early the morning of Wednesday December 13, 2023 for my second stage of DBS surgery. We opted not to spend the night the day before, but to get […]

”You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Suess Before I start this short post I want to take this time to do a shout out to all my family, friends, coworkers, and church members who have been praying for me […]

”Whatever you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford The day before surgery finally is here. Because I was going to be off work for a month I opted to work the day before. At 6pm on 11/29/2023 when I clocked out one of my brothers, his wife, and my […]