Nov. 8, 2:30PM

 Epione,

Symptoms on the left side have a lil uptick today, more tightness in left hand and toes overall, this is just today though.  

Shoulda sent this sooner but oh well. Tomorrow as you know is the 8th anniversary of my diagnosis, my rebirth-day if you will, or as you called it, my "Diagnos-aversry." I still wanna celebrate with Dr. Panov, yourself, Eugenia and Rebecca. But since I got the new phone, not all numbers transferred over, so I guess it'll either have to wait(which sucks), or maybe I can get a miracle if you're all free(which I doubt haha), and can get in touch...

I'd still like to have us all meet for lunch at Max Brenner, now that I'm confident I can handle the trip with my arm. I get it if you can't due to family, last minute &ethical issues(though I stand by my thought of"i should be able to thank those who help me with more than a fist bump.")...I'll be in the city tomorrow anyway to do my first round of shopping at the holiday market(and to give myself a lil treat if I can find anything that appeals to my tastes).

Also, looking back at some of our old msgs, I seem to recall you mentioning another patient who ha DBS at my age. Whatever happened to them? 

Lastly, if you think theres anything you need to say thats risky/afraid others might read, you can reply here or text and I will keep it totally private. Remember, i'm here to protect you as much as you are for me.