Michelle Sawicki

Hi everyone, If you've read Nina's latest post, you know she was having some complications after her breast reduction surgery. It turns out she had a blood clot and had to have another surgery today. She got through the second surgery okay and even managed to joke on the phone with me that she wanted to make them smaller, not bigger. If all goes well, she'll be able to go home this evening. Michelle

Hi guys! I just wanted to let you know that Shannon has uploaded the newsclip about the documentary to youtube at: =Michelle

My muscles get sore very easily and there is not a day that one of them isn't hurting. Simple things like cleaning or gardening leave me sore, sore, sore. Michelle

Awwww....so cute. We have a young girl who raises goats up the street from where we live. Her goats are incredibly tame and smart. She has one that she walks on a leash along with her golden retriever. She also has goats that will pull her in a cart up and down the street. She has a lot of fun with those goats. Michelle

Hi everyone, Shannon's mom just informed me that the video should be accessible until Monday evening...so those of you who have yet to watch it can still catch it today or tomorrow. Michelle

Hi everyone, As most of you know, we are in the process of creating a documentary about Orthostatic Intolerance. We are filming a Canadian girl, Shannon Donegan, and her mother today. Last night her local news channel found out that she will be featured in our documentary and they came out to film her and run a story about POTS as well! The newscast may only be up for a couple more hours, but for those of you who catch this quick...you can watch it at: http://www.cbc.ca/newsatsixottawa/ Click on "latest newscast." Shannon's story is about the 6th one in. Michelle

Thanks to everyone for their nice comments! We still need to raise some money for the documentary, so please pitch in if you can. Thanks! Michelle

I'm chiming in late, but HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!! Michelle

Lois, I think it is very kind of you to thank Doctorguest for participating on our forum. As Nina said before, doctorguest truly cares about people with dysautonomia and has freely taken time out from a busy work schedule to share views and opinions here with all of us. We are truly blessed to have this doctor care so much for us. Michelle

Okay guys, this is starting to get out of hand. Please use your own private email if you'd like to continue this conversation. Thank you, Michelle

Hi guys! If you plan to visit Melissa, please call first and make sure she is up for visitors. Also, please keep in mind that she doesn't have a lot of energy, so please keep visits brief if she seems tired. (These are my words, not Melissa's) Thanks, Michelle

Hi Emily, The info I was given regarding Melissa was pretty much the same as what has been written on the forum already. Michelle

Hi everyone, Melissa's mom asks that those of you wishing to send cards mail them to the following address. (The cards will then be delivered to Melissa) Melissa Mambort 4623 Penridge Rd. Toledo, OH 43615 There was some confusion earlier as to whether Melissa wanted her last name used on the forum. I have spoken to her about it and she has assured me that it is okay to use her last name. I know Melissa has been a great help to many of you here on the forum. Let's take this opportunity to show our appreciation of all the good Melissa has done for everyone. It amazes me that she has given so much to others in the midst of her own struggles. She truly is an inspiration. Michelle

Please let me know if you guys start meeting regularly so I can add your group to DINET's website. Hope you have a great time! Michelle

Hi everyone, I just got off the phone with Melissa's mom. Melissa is in the hospital again. She went in Monday. She has sepsis and pancreatitis and several other things going on. Her j tube is clogged, so she hasn't had any meds since Monday. She's doing a little better now that she is on antibiotics. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Michelle

Hi Emily, You didn't sound too political to me....no need to apologize. We're here to share our thoughts and experiences. Michelle

It is GREAT to see you on the forum again, Melissa! We've missed you. Thanks for the honest update. Michelle

Just to expand on what Nina said, someone I know and care for dearly also got HPV without ever having sex with the person she got it from. Sorry to be blunt here, but the guy was touching himself and then touching her and that was all it took. I also grew up with a guy who married young, had affairs and brought HPV home to his wife. She died of cervical cancer when she was 25. She left behind three beautiful kids who are now in foster care. Everyone has to make their own decision regarding this vaccine, but if I had a daughter she would definitely be getting vaccinated. Michelle

Hi everyone, I spoke with Amy last night. She said they think it was her picc line that caused the sepsis. The bacteria is just starting to grow, so soon they will be able to identify what type it is and get her on appropriate antibiotics. I let her know that you guys are sending get well wishes. Thanks for being so supportive of her. Michelle

If any of you would like to send Amy cards, you can send them to DINET and I will forward them along: Amy c/o DINET PO Box 55 Brooklyn, MI 49230 Thanks, Michelle

Hi everyone, Please keep Amy in your thoughts and prayers. She is in the hospital with sepsis. For those of you who have ordered t-shirts this week, we appreciate your patience. Amy will get the orders filled as soon as she is feeling better. Michelle

Thanks guys! Michelle

Hi, I talked to Melissa this evening. She is still in the hospital, but she is doing a little better. The doctors are still trying to figure out what is going on with her. She says they are not sure she has sepsis this 2nd time...at first they thought she did. They do know there is some kind of underlying infection affecting her. Hopefully she'll be able to get out of the hospital soon. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Michelle

Haven't heard from you yet...hoping you'll see this. Michelle

Hi guys, Melissa is back in the hospital. She has another sepsis infection. They were able to catch this one quicker than the last one. Hopefully she'll be back to join us soon. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Michelle