big decision
Well, last week I changed my mind and decided to volunteer for the "Northstar Everest " study. It's the one where they implant an electrode on your brain and then give you occupational therapy, the control group only gets therapy. I was called back this morning and I passed the first stage ( the phone interview). I still have mixed feelings but I'm sure even occupational therapy will continue to help my arm come back. I have been having improvement in my shoulder lately which gives me hope as I had heard that the arm comes back from the shoulder down. Next I have another phone interview with the hospital coordinator.
At first I was really worried about having brain surgery, but now I really just want some improvement. I am in good health and think I would recover well. Even if I just get therapy I know it will help. My insurance company has been making it more and more difficult for me to get therapy, so any extra will be a bonus.
Marden
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