Hi, everyone -- below is a (new) MAJOR health update. I am humbly, wholeheartedly, praying &amp; asking for HELP. 

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After 1 year healing from a multi-level, Cervical Spine Surgery (C4-C7 Anterior Cervical Discectomy &amp; Fusion), I am entering Phase 2 of Cervical Spine repair &amp; replacement: Occipital Cervical Fusion. This. Is. Life-Changing. 

I have been waiting to LET GO of a lifelong secret kept in hiding: I am disabled, &amp; I lose full consciousness daily.

Why? Loose cervical vertebrae (C0-C2) are compressing the artery that supplies ~1/3 of the blood to my brain.

&gt; Vertebrobasilar insufficiency causes blackouts, impaired cranial nerves, &amp; a myriad of debilitating symptoms.
&gt; "Drop attacks" &amp; "convulsive syncope cause" full loss of consciousness, every day, for up to 30+ hours (!!)
&gt; Bow Hunter's Syndrome and Basilar Imprint* are present, impairing blood flow from reaching my brain.
&gt; When blood vessels cannot respond because of their obstruction in the neck, brain ischemia can ensue.
&gt; Increased intracranial pressure eventually damages the brain neurons &amp; ultimately, the brain tissue itself (!!) 

See "Loss of blood flow to brain" headline: https://caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/basilar-invagination/

Occipital Cervical Fusion is the gateway to living a HEALTHY (semi-normal, but WIDE AWAKE) miracle of life.

Director of Neurosurgery, Dr. Justin Virojanapa, is performing the procedure at University of Cincinnati Hospital:

&gt; This major surgery will remove the top 2 discs in my cervical spine, fusing my C0-C2 spine with titanium rods and bone allografts* 
&gt; Titanium screws will be drilled in to the base of my skull (ouch), supported by metal rods &amp; Occipital plating.
&gt; I will lose 70-80% of my upper spine motion, permanently, trading for a life FREE from full-body blackouts. 
&gt; Fixing: Cranio-Cervical Instability, Atlanto-Axial Instability, Vertebral Insufficiency &amp; Bow Hunter's Syndrome.

Learn about CCI, AAI &amp; Occipital Cervical Spine Fusion here: https://drgilete.com/craniocervical-instability/

"Didn't you just have spine surgery...?" Yes. I still have EDS. It's a genetic mutation &amp; chronic condition. It causes loose vertebrae to pinch my vertebral arteries, &amp; restricts blood flow from reaching my brain by 30%. Alongside POTS, &amp; ME/CFS... I have been *suffering* a LIFETIME in silence. Those days are coming to an end, hallelujah. 

To further understand Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome, Atlanto-Axial instability, &amp; Cranio-Cervical instability, please read this article: https://caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-craniocervical-instability/

Or... just ask me directly! (About anything--I'm an open book.) I am *most grateful* to share this journey with you. 

First, I need to *survive* this surgery &amp; ensure a *healthy recovery.* 🏥🌸❤️🙏 *Thank you* with all of my heart.

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