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Almost there

July 24, 2008 Thea Alberto Leave a comment Go to comments

I learned (and re-learned) a looooooot of things this month, including the importance of Vitamin B, A, and ZInc. Thanks to Bell’s palsy. :p

Over three weeks have passed since I got Bell’s palsy (facial paralysis) and now I know I’m on my way to full recovery. The first two weeks were very tiring, not to mention depressing, because I was undergoing therapy almost everyday and I saw ZERO improvement to the right side of my face. I grew very impatient and became anti-social because I looked terrible. There were days I have kept my hopes high but it was only on the third week that I saw MAJOR improvements.

Last Sunday, in time with my lunch date with Nixlove’s family, improvements came dramatically. At first it was very awkward facing my future in-laws with my drooping right face but I figured that if Nixlove didn’t mind, his family wouldn’t. And I was right! :D

My Mom’s patience also helped a lot. She must have known how hard it was for me and she tried to make things easier by cooking me delicious, nutritious food and by constantly telling me I still am beautiful. Mothers do know best. :p haha. :)

Came Monday, I woke up feeling my muscles near the mouth move. When I looked at the mirror, they were indeed moving! My cheeks started to show movements too. On Tuesday, I was able to slightly raise my right eyebrow and yesterday, I felt my cheek somehow lifting itself up when I smile. :) My eyes are no longer too teary or dry. :) I only need to strengthen more muscles and I’ll finally be able to regain my wide smile :D

Here’s a list of things I learned while trying to recover:

1. I still am lucky. It could have been worse, you know.

2. Love is really in sickness and in health. I am lucky for having Nixlove :)

3. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!

4. That it’s actually nice to sit back, relax, and LIVE IN THE MOMENT.

5. Those who really care WON’T mind no matter how ugly you look like. And those who care about your appearance would and should NOT MATTER, anyway.

AND mothers will always be there. :)

6. That vegetables actually taste good. haha :p

7. That my bosses care about me, hihi. :)

8. That health is really wealth and we must not put it at risk! Thank heavens for medicard. I would have spent over 25,000 for the therapy alone!

9. THAT PRAYER IS A GOOD MEDICINE.

10. Time indeed heals all wounds (including nerve wounds! hehe)

I am not fully well and I’m still very careful but I know I’m almost there. :) Hopefully in a few more days, I will finally manage smiling from ear to ear. :)

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  1. Kathy Mays
    August 29, 2008 at 1:41 am | #1
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    Thanks for this…I just got it this past Monday and I’m on day 4 and loosing my mind….did you take any perdisone or anthing else besides vitamin B…and did you recover fully…I’m loosing my mind because i teach and it’s hard for me to talk??!?!?!?

  2. Thea Alberto
    August 29, 2008 at 4:55 am | #2
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    Hi kathy! I’m 90 percent recovered now, I can smile wide already so don’t lose hope. I took prednisone on the first week whch the doctor said would help lessen swelling. I’m on vit b therapy now, taking at least 1000 mg a day of b-complex (meganerv is the name). I suggest you eat a lot of green leafy vegetable and any food that helps nerve regeneration because bell’s affects the nerve. Also avoid processed food as this delay nerve healing. Do your facial exercises as often as possible and avoid stress. Don’t be depressed, you’ll get well. :)

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