Smorgasbord Health Column – Alternative Therapies – The Alexander Technique – Part Three – Standing, Sitting and Walking Correctly.

If you missed the previous two posts in the series here they are:

https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2018/05/30/smorgasbord-health-columns-alternative-healing-therapies-the-alexander-technique-part-one-backpain-headaches-posture/

https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2018/06/05/smorgasbord-health-column-alternative-healing-the-alexander-technique-part-two-posture-backpain-ergonomi…

New Story has been published on https://enzaime.com/jacqueline-birthdays-celebration-life/

JACQUELINE, “BIRTHDAYS ARE A CELEBRATION OF LIFE.”

About three years ago I started having pains in my back and I thought it was just go away. I had retired from a job in an office, so I figured it was just from sitting all day and not sitting correctly. But the pain just didn’t go away and it continued to get worse.

My husband brought me to an urgent care clinic, where they treated the pain and it went away for a while. But about seven months later, the pain came back again. Again I went to urgent care for treatment of the pain, but this time it didn’t go away. So that same night, on Halloween night, I went to Ochsner Baptist emergency room. They scanned me for kidney stones and then the doctors came in and said “we found a mass in your belly.” I had several other tests done and then on my 61st birthday, I found out that the mass was cancerous.

After I heard that news I was determined to get on with the treatment. My next words were “I’m ready. What’s next?” I was very fortunate to learn that right here in Kenner there was a team that that specializes in carcinoid treatment. I view birthdays as a celebration of life and in my mind this day was no different.

As soon as I come into the office for my appointment, I knew I was in the right place. Everyone was so nice, so cordial. At my appointment, I met Dr. Ramirez who explained to me what a carcinoid was said that most of the time they are found accidentally, as was in my case. I also met with Dr. Boudreaux, who answered all of my questions without hesitation, and I had a lot of them. After they talked with me I said well, all I want to know now is when can you get started. Dr. Boudreaux responded saying, “You know I love killing carcinoids.” Then within a couple of weeks I was having my surgery.

I had a tremendous amount of support from my family and I focused on having the right attitude, which I feel strongly, has a lot to do with healing.

As part of my follow up treatment, I had to come in monthly and believe it or not, I was looking forward to coming, to seeing the people. It’s like a family here. Whenever I come into the clinic, its love as soon as I walk in the door. I just thank God for the people here, who make such a difference when it comes to you while you’re dealing with something you have no control over. It’s just been wonderful being here.