A month after the neurologist told me that he was confident that I’ve got GBS or Guillain-Barré Syndrome, I can now say that I have been…

Getting Better (&) Stronger.

I am still very weak but I feel so much stronger now as compared to last month. I still have severe pains but I know that I am getting better.

My therapies are still ongoing. My physiotherapist helps me strengthen my body while my occupational therapist helps my body to re-learn the lost skills because of its weakness.

I love my occupational therapy more because it gives me the confidence to do the things that I used to do.

Lately, I’ve managed to put on and take off my shoes all by myself. I’ve been able to hook my undershirt in the normal way without anybody’s help. I’ve been able to shampoo and comb my hair on my own. I’ve been able to scrub my legs while sitting on the shower stool. I still need help and assistance on some things for my personal care but, yes, I’m on my way to independence.

Getting up from the bed has become easier. I was able to stand up properly from our couch once without any help but it was only once last weekend. I’ve not been successful in doing it again.

And, yes, I was able to hand-wash the dishes during my occupational therapy session today! Yey for that!!! I know it’s just a small task but I think that can be a big help to my husband. He doesn’t like washing the dishes!

My therapist told me that we’ll have a cooking session after two weeks. Hopefully, I won’t make so much mess in the kitchen!

I know that there’s still so much to be done as I am still recovering. I’m about to be seen by a dietician and a speech & language therapist soon. A psychologist will come as well to assess my psychological and emotional well-being.

I can’t wait to see my neurologist again. The test results on my blood samples that were sent to UK and Australia have already arrived and it sounded like my neurologist has an update for us. It didn’t sound so good but I don’t mind too much about it. My focus now is on my recovery.

I believe I’ve really been…

Getting Better & Stronger!