Guys I just wanted to share something cool. One of my symptoms pre decompression was balance troubles and one of the tests I just could not do was the one where you walk a straight line toe to heel, like a sobriety test. I couldn’t even take one step, I’d fall every time. My dr. actually told me if I’m ever asked to perform that test to refuse and give a blood sample instead because I cannot do it. Same with the whole “put your feet together and close your eyes” test- I immediately lose my balance and am floppin all over trying not to fall over and catch my balance.

Well! Went to the park with the kids yesterday and they’re walking along a little balance beam, toe to heel. I’m like huh. Let’s try that. I didn’t get on the beam cause historically I’d fall off immediately but I did it in the grass and y’all. I walked that straight line toe to heel for the first time and I barely even wobbled. Didn’t wanna cry so I just left it alone and took it in.

Then me and my SO were on the porch last night and I did it again! Straight line no wobbles and at the end I put my feet together and closed my eyes and didn’t. even. move.

Might seem small but for someone who’s been off balance for 29 years, it was incredible. Just wanted to share. ❤️