[Ga...] Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I am going to post this and hope it does not come back around to bite me on the rear end! I am now at 17 months and five days post taper from 5 mg of Valium. I am once again in a great window....maybe the best yet....and love the healing I am feeling! At my last appointment with my neurosurgeon last April, the spinal surgeon evaluated me for possible neck surgery, but then agreed with the neurologist that my long lasting headaches were related to my use of Valium over an extended period of time. And, he also (after reviewing my extensive medical history) estimated that my recovery period would last anywhere from 14 to 18 months?! So, whether he is right or wrong in that estimate, and whether I am fully healed or just sitting in a wonderful window, I will take whatever it is and be graciously thankful. I have the proof that a full recovery has come or is coming. For me and for each of you, dear buddies :thumbsup: Hugs, GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ha...] Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Happy for you Garden!! Even if it's not fully healed yet, it sure sounds like you're very close!! I've still got some way to go I think, but gives me a little hope just as I was thinking how many more years of this I have to endure. Break out the champagne 🍾🍾🍾 (or maybe not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ga...] Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 We will have that magnum of champagne when we are far enough out that we can sip with sheer delight and with no fear of benzo retaliation. I am pulling you along with me so hold on and hang on....you are getting there!!! Gg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Wonderful news Garden..I am rooting for you.,. Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Yipeeeeeee! Wonderful news GG. Enjoy your lovely self. You so deserve this. Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[su...] Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 You know how much I love this posting, GG! Even if it it's not the forever window, it is yet another notch on your healing belt and proof that you are getting better, you are healing, and you are almost there! Keep wrangling those waves like a boss, my friend. So proud and excited that there is more celebrating and living life happening for you. Keep sharing the good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ni...] Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 So great to hear stories like this. Hopefully your very close to healed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Wow, this is wonderful to hear Garden, imagine a neurosurgeon understanding benzo withdrawal and holding off on cutting, their favorite thing to do, are we finally making progress on educating our medical practitioners? I'm thrilled for you and think you can confidently post this news because it feels like more than a window to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[2c...] Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Congrats! Stories like yours are so encouraging to us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sh...] Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Best news ever xx 😘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 So happy for you, GG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[De...] Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 GG this is FANTASTIC news! I hope I'm right behind you!!! I start 14 months today. Have had some great mini-windows but they don't last long and now getting some new recurrent GI issues but I am keeping the faith dear lady. Here's to making progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Ahh. So glad to see this GG. Healing feels wonderful doesnt it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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