Wow I’m shocked at the amount of complications you’ve had lately and I’m used to seeing you constantly juggling medical complications. I’m not however, in the least bit surprised at how well you’ve handled everything. You are always so incredibly steadfast and patient. I’m constantly impressed with how you take everything on. Keep doing what you’re doing and I truly hope your recovery from all of this is faster and smoother than you expect. I hope you don’t ever feel the need to apologize for not vlogging during tough times. We just want to know that you are safe and well. Vlogs can always wait and you should never feel bad for prioritizing yourself first. Also nobody thinks for a second that you are ungrateful for not thanking them for sending well wishes. I doubt anyone expects you to keep track of packages and cards amidst all of this chaos (just days before Christmas). We’re the ones who are grateful that you are home and safe and got to spend Christmas with your family.
@Alison Reynolds Girl you said it all!! Christina take 1 day at a time. We're cheering you on!! & CONGRATS on the getting to eat again!!! Blueberry banana baby food is pretty good lol!
Wowzers girlfriend, you’re seriously a EDS badass and your fighting spirit is so infectious (no pun intended) and gives me strength to keep fighting, thank you! So glad that you’re home and getting better each day.
I can't even imagine the nightmare you've been through. I had a bad case of sepsis that I wasn't expected to survive, complete with the resulting cases of pneumonia. It was awful and I feel your pain. I am still struggling with the mental aftermath, 5 years later. I am due to start therapy soon (better late than never I guess). As far as the back drains go ... OH MY GOODNESS they suck! I could handle having a massive hole in my abdomen (with a wound vac), waking up and seeing my insides, learning to walk again like that, etc but those dang drains ... no way. I was the biggest baby about those and under heavy sedation I was apparently vocal enough to be quite cranky about it. Anyway, I am thrilled that you are doing better and made it home for Christmas. PS: try not to feel to weird about not being dressed properly for the paramedics. I was completely nude and all they had to cover me was a small paper blanket that didn't cover much. It was an emergency so they couldn't take the time to get me a blanket. So yay for the bare butts on the gurneys!
def. miss Christinas vlogs, I know she keeps us updated on Instagram but they just aren't the same. just here rewatching for my own reasons and because I miss seeing her!
I'm so glad you're through the lot. We've discovered I have dystonia. You and I both fought for Christmas. As I struggled daily, your updates gave me a bit of joy between storms. I told my sister (who I live with and she takes care of me) that you inspired me, and I wanted to be as strong as you. She looked at me and said "the way you feel about her is how I feel about you." It kind of struck me. I have never considered myself strong. I managed through Christmas. You did too. :) I'm so happy for us. You're incredible.
Wow, what a harrowing ordeal for you and your family. You are an amazing person to remain so positive. I hope your mom’s arm is healing. I hope your sister the best of luck with her surgery. God bless you all!
I'm glad you're feeling better and I'm also grateful that you and your mom kept us updated on instagram! Also, I gave blood recently (did double red, so two pints) and I was thinking of you and all the other chronically ill people I follow. I'm going to make sure I give as much as I can this year!
You are so positive, and it is so nice to see! Thank you for sharing your story. Having EDS, Chiari, CCI, Mast Cell, and all the other Comorbodities is such an exhausting, painful journey. I am glad you have people who love you to help you, and knowledgeable doctors and specialists available- that is so important! In the area I live, in the Northwest, there are not really any doctors, or any specialists available who are available to assist with EDS or related issues, which makes things so difficult. You really have to be your own advocate with EDS! Thank you again and best wishes to you ❤
Honestly, watching vlogs like this gives me a solid kick to the backside whenever I need one. I've had many miserable health issues lately and to top it off, my house was hit by a rockslide last spring, causing it to be condemned. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself for a while there. Watching amazing people like you go through worse with a smile helps me realize how insanely fortunate I actually am. Like you, I have amazing support from friends and family. That support got me through 5, long, hot months in a holiday trailer, without too much trauma. Sure, it wasn't at all fun and I would never willingly do it again, but it would have been unimaginably worse without all the help (including the holiday trailer and storage for our belongings, at no charge) I received. I can't, for the life of me, figure out what I ever did to deserve so much help, but I will spend the rest of my time on Earth trying to pay it forward. Could you even begin to imagine how much more difficult this all would have been without friends and family helping out? That was a silly question. Gratitude exudes from every fiber of your being and we can see it.
I am so happy you are back!!! I wish you didn’t have to go through all of this but you are so strong. Also I really appreciate that you never show vomit (and never will as it says in the description). I have emetophobia and it makes me feel better knowing I won’t get a panic attack from watching your videos ❤️
Welcome back. I kept up with your progress via Facebook and have been praying for you and your family. This vlog made me cry - the TRUE meaning of Christmas. Hugs 🙏🏻❤️
I don't think I've ever clicked on a UA-cam video as fast as I did when I saw this in my inbox. So glad to see you again and your endless positivity. Welcome back Christina. You're unbelievable! That's all I can say. Incredible what you've been through and still together psychologically let alone physically. Hang in there is so insignificant to say but it's all I can come up with. Thank you for finding the ability to keep us informed. Been worried but relieved now.
You young lady are one heck of a frikken rock star!! You deserve a medal!! I wish you all the best in this latest recovery, as always!! I also hope it's a quick recovery for you however, we both know that EDS is a bit of a delinquent... LoL!! 🤹♀️
Seeing your videos is so empowering, I've been struggling for a while with my drill team (we spin rifles and it's really fun) with the 8 pound rifles and my joints not wanting to work I'm almost always in pain but then i see your videos and realize that nothing is impossible and I'm perfectly capable of doing everything I have been you are truly an inspiration. One of my best friends also broke his ankle so its interesting so see how amazing he is dealing with it just like you do, he is always making jokes about how he cant walk and people jokingly move his crutches away and he had fun with it plus I get to help him bring his stuff to classes ex. Over all seeing you guys and how well you deal with everything while keeping a smile on your face is absolutely astounding. Never stop believing that things will get better.
ALOHA, I'm glad you're feeling better and able to update us. I'm sending you love and light and warm Hawaiian sun. You are one very strong and beautiful woman. ALOHA 💜💜💜
Love you so much! What a crazy journey. Reliving it must have been stressful so thank you for taking the time to put this vlog together! My swallowing just went to poop so I’ve been in and out of the ER for fluids and trying to get a GI doctor to give me a g-tube. Not what I want, but I am more at peace and less scared because of the work you’ve done making these vlogs! Happy to contribute to the gofundme for your family.
Eek Ive been waiting for a new video from you!! As soon as I saw the notification for this vid I HAD to click on it! Hope youre doing as well as can be xx
Just watched this whole thing as soon as I saw. So good to hear from you again and that you are home and settling into recovery ❤️ Sending love to your sister as well in her upcoming surgery!!!
You are so strong and amazing! You never complain about anything, you see the bright side of everything! Im so happy your finally better/ out of the hospital! I'm praying for a super speedy recovery!!! ❤️
Hello Christina! So sorry to hear you have had such a rough go lately! I also have eds and had a spinal fusion! My lung collapsed after my spinal fusion surgery. It was a very rough recovery and I was in the ICU for a week! I had my spine fused from T1 to L2 Yes the pain from a fusion is horrendous and like you said we zebras have very High pain tolerance levels so that is saying a lot! I think you should have at least let them give you some more pain meds after your fusion surgery if you needed it! It is better to be able to get though it with the least amount as pain possible as bad pain is not healthy for you either! Your lucky they let you keep your midline my hospital would not when I went home on IV antibiotics. Sending love and healing thoughts to a fellow Zebra! You are so strong and I love your spirit! You never have to apologize for not vlogging! We are just happy to follow your journey! Thanks for sharing! Much love to you!
Wow, what an incredibly stressful journey for both you and your family. I follow you on Instagram so I knew kinda what was going on...I’m sending you all of the positive thoughts in the world!
I started following you a few months ago and when I realized you had not vlogged I became really worried about you. So glad to see you are doing better. Wow, you are one tough cookie, going through so much all at one time. You are amazing Christina. I know you are glad to be back home. Take care of yourself physically and mentally. Both are equally important. I will keep you in my prayers for an easy recovery.
Thanks so much for sharing all of this. The light of Christ always shines through you.wooaa h boss lady (& how important both blood and chosen family are, and things all come together happy Christm Newas, happy Carrots and......Happy New Year....!!! You can and you will xxxx
I was in hospital for pretty much the same timeframe as you - different reason/reasons. Ironically I was discharged Christmas Eve morning as well! I kept looking for you thinking that my vision was failing me as I couldn’t find your vlogs… (i’m legally blind). So glad to have you back, so glad you are doing well now - and you got your Christmas, not quite what you wanted but pretty much exactly what you wanted! Missed you very much. Hugs from 🇦🇺 Australia. 🧚🏻♀️🙏🏻⭐️🦋💜💚💜🌹❣️
im so so glad to see you again, not so glad about the awful circumstances you've been put under, but beyond proud of how you put up with so much and still have such a cheerful and hopeful attitude. i wish u all the health and good energy i possibly can
So sorry you went thru this. I have had sepsis and lost my pain pump and developed a csf leak 2 years ago. I was on antibotics for 8 weeks thru iv. Horrible times but came thru it. My 83 year old dad just got out of the hospital with sepsis. It was very scary as he hullicinated for over a week. Glad you are better.
So lovely to see your lovely self back on my screen but also glad you took the necessary time off!! What a huge month for you heck!! This hour long vlog did not feel that long because it was so good to catch up on your life again! Stay joyful Christina, thank you for this
I was getting worried about you so it's good to see a vlog. I'm so sorry that you had to go through so many medical complecations. I don't know how you stay so positive. Welcome back!
Im just out of the er so ill be watching this is pieces but i had to tell u how inspiring n encouraging you n your videos are!! You're constantly in my prayers n i hope this year would get better n be filled w healing n relief! You're truly amazing! 💜🙏💪
Wow, what a journey. I have been following you on Instagram but it was still nice to get all of it in vlog form. I am so very happy you made it home for Christmas. Rest and recover ❤ Sweden feels so behind in eds care and knowledge.
Welcome back, Christina!❤️. I’ve missed you and have been so worried. Thanks to your Mom for giving us an update when you were so ill. Best wishes to Lauren for her surgery, too. Love to all your family. Happy New Year.
Christina, I'm so so glad you made it. what a journey... here's to alot easier year, let's hope! you're a true warrior that I look to alot during my bad days. ❤️ another EDS warrior
So happy to see you back and smiling. I will be praying for a quick successful recovery, both physically and mentally. Lord bless you and you family. Hope this year is a much better year in every regard.
I was really scared for you when we first heard that you had sepsis, Christina. I know how serious and dangerous it can be. I lost one of my best friends to sepsis when he was undergoing treatment for lymphoma. I am so relieved to see you doing better and I am thinking of you and your family daily.
Welcome back I stayed up to watch you here in the U.K. it was 3am and I am Strugglingwith some treatment decisions of my own and whether to go out to the area for treatment. There is only my dad a night in the prospect of it is scary. So happy you are back I wait every weekend to watch you. You are an inspiration even though you are a lot younger than me I look up to you. Your mum Makes me think of my mum when she was alive. Take care Best wishes
Hi, I just want to say first I'm so happy that you made it through all 9f this and home for Xmas. Second, your vlogs are really helpful for me as a mom of a son, 7, with severe medical issues... your candid discussion of all your health issues and how you feel really help me to be able to understand some of what my son goes through (he has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, somewhat akin to muscular dystrophy).... We too have spent most of the Xmas season in hospital, thankfully he has always made it home for Xmas, but 8s also means that he and his older sister, 13, misses out on much of the pre-Xmas stuff. It's really great to see how you deal with all of your health issues and setbacks in such a positive way and hopefully your experiences will help me help him when he becomes a teenager. Again thanks to you and your family for sharing your journey and I wish you all the best.
I'm so happy to see your back and working towards getting better. I'm glad you were able to spend the holidays with your family. That is very special. I'm also glad once you reach to update us. It feels like you have become a friend and I missed you while you were gone. I'm glad your back and everything else goes smoothly from here. Oh and congratulations on being able to eat, I liked seeing how happy that made you!!
IMpressed with you having a voice after intubation!! I lost mine for over 2 weeks, took over a month to be normal again. You are always in my thoughts and prayers! HUGS
Oh Sweet Sweet girl!!!! I've been looking forward to your "come back" video all month!! You're FANTASTIC!! I'm so happy you got home for Christmas! Thanks for sharing all of the "nitty gritty" of having EDS with us!! Thank GOD you're home and healing. Sending you lots of love and healing thoughts!
I think of you every day.and I love you. It may sound crazy, but I’m really invested in your chance to live your life. You’re so brave. Sending you all my love.
Good to see you back and on the road to recovery. It’s just amazing what you have been through, you are one tuff zebra warrior Christina. You are always in my prayers for your healing. Sending you much love and healing blessings. Blessings to your mom and family also. ✨💖✨🦓✨💖✨💫
Welcome home! I'm so glad to see a video from you and hear how you're doing. I know healing will be rough but I hope you find little pockets of joy through out your healing journey, especially since you get to be home. 💙
Thanks for the detailed updates. I follow on facebook and you have been in my prayers. Glad to see you vlogging again I hope you can rest and catch a break for awhile while your body heals from your recent endeavors ♡
Christina, I'm so glad your back! Wow you have had a lot on your plate. Only up from here and I wish the best as always. Glad you made it home for Christmas. I was very worried and concern something was WRONG. I hope the rest of your recovery goes well.💙💙
Yay! Your ok! As everyone else I had gotten concerned and was looking for your videos read a couple comments that you were in the hospital and having some problems but I don't have any other social media platforms so glad you got home for Christmas and praying for a comfortable recovery wishing you and your family the very best in the new year good luck to your sister with her surgery! Looking forward to seeing your videos just thought I would mention I found you about a month ago and marathon watched while I was down and bedridden your positivity is amazing I don't know how you do it I know you will come out of this just fine but we can all use a little help every now and then! Happy new year and love to you and your family! Take care…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🌹
So so happy that you survived and are vlogging. Keep on keeping on, and I’m glad that you and your fam are also concerned about mental health in addition to physical health. This crazy roller coaster of a month, not to mention your Shunt Saga, can’t help but leave a mark. You are so strong, but even Superman retreated to his cave of solitude 💜💜💜💜
At first I was very worried because of the lach of vlogs, then I red a comment about the news and so I was waiting for you to get better, but now that I hear all the story.... It was a crazy Crazy CRAZY journey, but I'm glad that you are here and talking to us 😊
Honestly I can’t say I know what you’re going through but honestly seeing you smile despite of the pain you went through and the pain you’re going through, it shows so much strength and it says a lot about you. You’re a beautiful person ❤️
I will probably update this comment, but yes, I have had EMTs take me down using that chair, is a nightmare and you feel awful and they feel awful just like you describe... Edit: ok, now that I just finish seeing your blog, you are truly a source of inspiration like I always tell you, you didnt even owe us a blog for your surgery and here you have. It. Mental health care is vital, for me is the thing that help me keep me together. And the gofundme if we all only give 5 dollars, we can make a difference so. Don't fell bad, yes. We all sometimes have our struggles but what are 5 dollars? A coffee that you did not drink or a donut you didn't had. Or if we can't help directly we can spread the word.
Hi Christina, I'm so happy to see you back and your lovely smile. OMG I'm shocked by the number of problems you have had to overcome hunni. I kept checking your channel everyday to see if you was OK. Lots of love and hugs from Manchester UK xx
It’s so good to see you back! I was really concerned especially after reading your instagram. With tears I’m so glad you pushed through. Sending you good thoughts! 💙
Wow what a rollercoaster ride! Honey you went through so much in December I was remembering you in my prayers every day? I hope January is really boring xxxx
So glad that you're back I'm so glad that you are home I've been following you on Instagram so kept up to date .... I'm so amazed at how you cope with all this you're an inspiration..... I'm so glad you managed to get home for Christmas sending lots of love to you and your family xx sending prayers and well wishes to you all xx
People with my chronic illness (HS) are susceptible to infection because of open wounds. It's so scary to go through something like that. I'm so glad you are okay. I can't finish the whole video until later but I just want you to know that even though I don't know you, I love you and wish you the best, always. If I could give you some of my spoons I would 💓💓💓💓
im so glad youre okay! what a crazy month, im happy you didnt push yourself to release vlogs during the wackest of times! i hope you have as smooth of a recovery as possible!! we love and appreciate you and the work you put into these vlogs!
Wow I’m shocked at the amount of complications you’ve had lately and I’m used to seeing you constantly juggling medical complications. I’m not however, in the least bit surprised at how well you’ve handled everything. You are always so incredibly steadfast and patient. I’m constantly impressed with how you take everything on. Keep doing what you’re doing and I truly hope your recovery from all of this is faster and smoother than you expect. I hope you don’t ever feel the need to apologize for not vlogging during tough times. We just want to know that you are safe and well. Vlogs can always wait and you should never feel bad for prioritizing yourself first. Also nobody thinks for a second that you are ungrateful for not thanking them for sending well wishes. I doubt anyone expects you to keep track of packages and cards amidst all of this chaos (just days before Christmas). We’re the ones who are grateful that you are home and safe and got to spend Christmas with your family.
Alison Reynolds Yes - well said, Alison!
@Alison Reynolds Girl you said it all!! Christina take 1 day at a time. We're cheering you on!!
& CONGRATS on the getting to eat again!!! Blueberry banana baby food is pretty good lol!
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The tattoo is genius!! Awesome idea!
Wowzers girlfriend, you’re seriously a EDS badass and your fighting spirit is so infectious (no pun intended) and gives me strength to keep fighting, thank you! So glad that you’re home and getting better each day.
I can't even imagine the nightmare you've been through. I had a bad case of sepsis that I wasn't expected to survive, complete with the resulting cases of pneumonia. It was awful and I feel your pain. I am still struggling with the mental aftermath, 5 years later. I am due to start therapy soon (better late than never I guess). As far as the back drains go ... OH MY GOODNESS they suck! I could handle having a massive hole in my abdomen (with a wound vac), waking up and seeing my insides, learning to walk again like that, etc but those dang drains ... no way. I was the biggest baby about those and under heavy sedation I was apparently vocal enough to be quite cranky about it. Anyway, I am thrilled that you are doing better and made it home for Christmas.
PS: try not to feel to weird about not being dressed properly for the paramedics. I was completely nude and all they had to cover me was a small paper blanket that didn't cover much. It was an emergency so they couldn't take the time to get me a blanket. So yay for the bare butts on the gurneys!
Bunny, I'm glad you're a tough customer too! You're a strong person, be proud of yourself. :)
You are an awesome warrior, keep moving forward and keep moving, may God provide all you need for your body, mind and soul! Praying for better things.
def. miss Christinas vlogs, I know she keeps us updated on Instagram but they just aren't the same. just here rewatching for my own reasons and because I miss seeing her!
I’ve said it before, you are amazing. I’ve done the sepsis dance and it was close to the end. You are Such an Inspiration.
I wish you less hospital and more home in 2019!! I just can't believe how strong you are......lots of love
I'm so glad you're through the lot. We've discovered I have dystonia. You and I both fought for Christmas. As I struggled daily, your updates gave me a bit of joy between storms. I told my sister (who I live with and she takes care of me) that you inspired me, and I wanted to be as strong as you. She looked at me and said "the way you feel about her is how I feel about you." It kind of struck me. I have never considered myself strong. I managed through Christmas. You did too. :) I'm so happy for us. You're incredible.
What a horrible month! I’m so glad you’re doing okay now and on the right path. Welcome back to the vlogosphere!
Wow, what a harrowing ordeal for you and your family. You are an amazing person to remain so positive. I hope your mom’s arm is healing. I hope your sister the best of luck with her surgery. God bless you all!
I'm glad you're feeling better and I'm also grateful that you and your mom kept us updated on instagram!
Also, I gave blood recently (did double red, so two pints) and I was thinking of you and all the other chronically ill people I follow. I'm going to make sure I give as much as I can this year!
You are so positive, and it is so nice to see! Thank you for sharing your story. Having EDS, Chiari, CCI, Mast Cell, and all the other Comorbodities is such an exhausting, painful journey. I am glad you have people who love you to help you, and knowledgeable doctors and specialists available- that is so important! In the area I live, in the Northwest, there are not really any doctors, or any specialists available who are available to assist with EDS or related issues, which makes things so difficult. You really have to be your own advocate with EDS! Thank you again and best wishes to you ❤
Girl, you are a rock star. God has big plans for you and I’m so glad you fight to stay around. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
I was watching someone else and u popped up and Lordy gurl my heart is aching for u , sending many prayers u are truly so brave 🙏🙏
Honestly, watching vlogs like this gives me a solid kick to the backside whenever I need one.
I've had many miserable health issues lately and to top it off, my house was hit by a rockslide last spring, causing it to be condemned. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself for a while there.
Watching amazing people like you go through worse with a smile helps me realize how insanely fortunate I actually am.
Like you, I have amazing support from friends and family. That support got me through 5, long, hot months in a holiday trailer, without too much trauma.
Sure, it wasn't at all fun and I would never willingly do it again, but it would have been unimaginably worse without all the help (including the holiday trailer and storage for our belongings, at no charge) I received.
I can't, for the life of me, figure out what I ever did to deserve so much help, but I will spend the rest of my time on Earth trying to pay it forward.
Could you even begin to imagine how much more difficult this all would have been without friends and family helping out?
That was a silly question. Gratitude exudes from every fiber of your being and we can see it.
Yay Christina is back! Glad you are well! Happy New Year!
I am so happy you are back!!! I wish you didn’t have to go through all of this but you are so strong.
Also I really appreciate that you never show vomit (and never will as it says in the description). I have emetophobia and it makes me feel better knowing I won’t get a panic attack from watching your videos ❤️
You’re back!!! Yay!! So sorry you’ve had such a tough time!
Welcome back. I kept up with your progress via Facebook and have been praying for you and your family. This vlog made me cry - the TRUE meaning of Christmas. Hugs 🙏🏻❤️
You are a rockstar for everything you have been thru ❤️ Glad to see you back and doing well.
I don't think I've ever clicked on a UA-cam video as fast as I did when I saw this in my inbox. So glad to see you again and your endless positivity. Welcome back Christina. You're unbelievable! That's all I can say. Incredible what you've been through and still together psychologically let alone physically. Hang in there is so insignificant to say but it's all I can come up with. Thank you for finding the ability to keep us informed. Been worried but relieved now.
I'm so happy that you're back!!
You young lady are one heck of a frikken rock star!! You deserve a medal!! I wish you all the best in this latest recovery, as always!! I also hope it's a quick recovery for you however, we both know that EDS is a bit of a delinquent... LoL!! 🤹♀️
Seeing your videos is so empowering, I've been struggling for a while with my drill team (we spin rifles and it's really fun) with the 8 pound rifles and my joints not wanting to work I'm almost always in pain but then i see your videos and realize that nothing is impossible and I'm perfectly capable of doing everything I have been you are truly an inspiration. One of my best friends also broke his ankle so its interesting so see how amazing he is dealing with it just like you do, he is always making jokes about how he cant walk and people jokingly move his crutches away and he had fun with it plus I get to help him bring his stuff to classes ex. Over all seeing you guys and how well you deal with everything while keeping a smile on your face is absolutely astounding. Never stop believing that things will get better.
ALOHA, I'm glad you're feeling better and able to update us. I'm sending you love and light and warm Hawaiian sun. You are one very strong and beautiful woman. ALOHA 💜💜💜
Love you so much! What a crazy journey. Reliving it must have been stressful so thank you for taking the time to put this vlog together! My swallowing just went to poop so I’ve been in and out of the ER for fluids and trying to get a GI doctor to give me a g-tube. Not what I want, but I am more at peace and less scared because of the work you’ve done making these vlogs! Happy to contribute to the gofundme for your family.
Eek Ive been waiting for a new video from you!! As soon as I saw the notification for this vid I HAD to click on it! Hope youre doing as well as can be xx
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I am so glad you’re back. I’ve missed your videos! Keep fighting, you got this.
Wow you went through ALOT! Sending prayers and love!
Welcome back! I'm so sorry you've been dealing with so much! I'm glad you are okay :^)
Just watched this whole thing as soon as I saw. So good to hear from you again and that you are home and settling into recovery ❤️ Sending love to your sister as well in her upcoming surgery!!!
You are so strong and amazing! You never complain about anything, you see the bright side of everything! Im so happy your finally better/ out of the hospital! I'm praying for a super speedy recovery!!! ❤️
You’re such a warrior. I’m glad you’re feeling better now and made it home for Christmas.
Hello Christina!
So sorry to hear you have had such a rough go lately! I also have eds and had a spinal fusion! My lung collapsed after my spinal fusion surgery. It was a very rough recovery and I was in the ICU for a week! I had my spine fused from T1 to L2 Yes the pain from a fusion is horrendous and like you said we zebras have very High pain tolerance levels so that is saying a lot! I think you should have at least let them give you some more pain meds after your fusion surgery if you needed it! It is better to be able to get though it with the least amount as pain possible as bad pain is not healthy for you either! Your lucky they let you keep your midline my hospital would not when I went home on IV antibiotics. Sending love and healing thoughts to a fellow Zebra! You are so strong and I love your spirit! You never have to apologize for not vlogging! We are just happy to follow your journey! Thanks for sharing! Much love to you!
Wow, what an incredibly stressful journey for both you and your family. I follow you on Instagram so I knew kinda what was going on...I’m sending you all of the positive thoughts in the world!
omg i'm so glad to hear your voice and can't wait to see your vlogs again. happy new year
yay, great You are back!You went thru so much. Great that you was at christmas at home.
Yes Xmas as home is awesome, a huge blessing!
You are the bravest young lady I have ever seen!! And I am so sorry you have to go through all this. Your Mum is also such a superwoman!
I started following you a few months ago and when I realized you had not vlogged I became really worried about you. So glad to see you are doing better. Wow, you are one tough cookie, going through so much all at one time. You are amazing Christina. I know you are glad to be back home. Take care of yourself physically and mentally. Both are equally important. I will keep you in my prayers for an easy recovery.
Thanks so much for sharing all of this. The light of Christ always shines through you.wooaa h boss lady (& how important both blood and chosen family are, and things all come together happy Christm Newas, happy Carrots and......Happy New Year....!!! You can and you will xxxx
I was in hospital for pretty much the same timeframe as you - different reason/reasons. Ironically I was discharged Christmas Eve morning as well! I kept looking for you thinking that my vision was failing me as I couldn’t find your vlogs… (i’m legally blind). So glad to have you back, so glad you are doing well now - and you got your Christmas, not quite what you wanted but pretty much exactly what you wanted! Missed you very much. Hugs from 🇦🇺 Australia. 🧚🏻♀️🙏🏻⭐️🦋💜💚💜🌹❣️
im so so glad to see you again, not so glad about the awful circumstances you've been put under, but beyond proud of how you put up with so much and still have such a cheerful and hopeful attitude. i wish u all the health and good energy i possibly can
So sorry you went thru this. I have had sepsis and lost my pain pump and developed a csf leak 2 years ago. I was on antibotics for 8 weeks thru iv. Horrible times but came thru it. My 83 year old dad just got out of the hospital with sepsis. It was very scary as he hullicinated for over a week. Glad you are better.
So glad you're home and healing. Peace be with you, your sister and parents.
So lovely to see your lovely self back on my screen but also glad you took the necessary time off!! What a huge month for you heck!! This hour long vlog did not feel that long because it was so good to catch up on your life again! Stay joyful Christina, thank you for this
christina, you are a true warrior! i hope for you to recover as fast as possible and i am sending you all the love and light i can possibly muster.
I was getting worried about you so it's good to see a vlog. I'm so sorry that you had to go through so many medical complecations. I don't know how you stay so positive. Welcome back!
I'm SO GLAD you are back!! I was truly worried when you didn't post after your surgery, but understood recovery can be hard.
Im just out of the er so ill be watching this is pieces but i had to tell u how inspiring n encouraging you n your videos are!! You're constantly in my prayers n i hope this year would get better n be filled w healing n relief! You're truly amazing! 💜🙏💪
Wow, what a journey. I have been following you on Instagram but it was still nice to get all of it in vlog form. I am so very happy you made it home for Christmas. Rest and recover ❤
Sweden feels so behind in eds care and knowledge.
Glad you were able to get home for Christmas. You are a WARRIOR! Your mom is a rockstar. Sending many blessings to you and your family.
Welcome back, Christina!❤️. I’ve missed you and have been so worried. Thanks to your Mom for giving us an update when you were so ill. Best wishes to Lauren for her surgery, too. Love to all your family. Happy New Year.
I’ve been continuing to pray for you Christina!
Christina, I'm so so glad you made it. what a journey... here's to alot easier year, let's hope! you're a true warrior that I look to alot during my bad days. ❤️ another EDS warrior
So happy to see you back and smiling. I will be praying for a quick successful recovery, both physically and mentally. Lord bless you and you family. Hope this year is a much better year in every regard.
Glad to see you back, I have no idea where you get ya energy to vlog, edit etc, you are amazing, keep pushing through. Hugs xx
I was really scared for you when we first heard that you had sepsis, Christina. I know how serious and dangerous it can be. I lost one of my best friends to sepsis when he was undergoing treatment for lymphoma. I am so relieved to see you doing better and I am thinking of you and your family daily.
Sooo happy to see your update today. I have been praying for you as I know it was a tough couple weeks. I am so happy to see your face again!
Glad you're back, sending lots of love x
I’ve been following on Instagram. I’m so glad to see you back on UA-cam. It’s a better place for having your sweet nature and positivity. 💕
Welcome back I stayed up to watch you here in the U.K. it was 3am and I am Strugglingwith some treatment decisions of my own and whether to go out to the area for treatment. There is only my dad a night in the prospect of it is scary. So happy you are back I wait every weekend to watch you. You are an inspiration even though you are a lot younger than me I look up to you. Your mum Makes me think of my mum when she was alive. Take care Best wishes
Hi, I just want to say first I'm so happy that you made it through all 9f this and home for Xmas. Second, your vlogs are really helpful for me as a mom of a son, 7, with severe medical issues... your candid discussion of all your health issues and how you feel really help me to be able to understand some of what my son goes through (he has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, somewhat akin to muscular dystrophy).... We too have spent most of the Xmas season in hospital, thankfully he has always made it home for Xmas, but 8s also means that he and his older sister, 13, misses out on much of the pre-Xmas stuff. It's really great to see how you deal with all of your health issues and setbacks in such a positive way and hopefully your experiences will help me help him when he becomes a teenager. Again thanks to you and your family for sharing your journey and I wish you all the best.
I'm so happy to see your back and working towards getting better. I'm glad you were able to spend the holidays with your family. That is very special. I'm also glad once you reach to update us. It feels like you have become a friend and I missed you while you were gone. I'm glad your back and everything else goes smoothly from here. Oh and congratulations on being able to eat, I liked seeing how happy that made you!!
Thank you God that you are feeling better after such a long and difficult hospital stay. Take care. 😊🙏🏼💖
IMpressed with you having a voice after intubation!! I lost mine for over 2 weeks, took over a month to be normal again. You are always in my thoughts and prayers! HUGS
Oh Sweet Sweet girl!!!! I've been looking forward to your "come back" video all month!! You're FANTASTIC!! I'm so happy you got home for Christmas! Thanks for sharing all of the "nitty gritty" of having EDS with us!! Thank GOD you're home and healing. Sending you lots of love and healing thoughts!
Oh sweet girlie you have been through so much ❤️ you are one of the bravest women I can think of.
I think of you every day.and I love you. It may sound crazy, but I’m really invested in your chance to live your life. You’re so brave. Sending you all my love.
So happy you are back and on the mend!!!
Good to see you back and on the road to recovery. It’s just amazing what you have been through, you are one tuff zebra warrior Christina. You are always in my prayers for your healing. Sending you much love and healing blessings. Blessings to your mom and family also. ✨💖✨🦓✨💖✨💫
Welcome home! I'm so glad to see a video from you and hear how you're doing. I know healing will be rough but I hope you find little pockets of joy through out your healing journey, especially since you get to be home. 💙
I am SO happy you were home for Christmas!
I'm so happy you're home and happy. I hope this week is a bit smoother and you can focus on your recovery!!
Thanks for the detailed updates. I follow on facebook and you have been in my prayers. Glad to see you vlogging again I hope you can rest and catch a break for awhile while your body heals from your recent endeavors ♡
I’m so glad you’re okay!!!❤️ Praying for you to have a speedy recovery❤️ Warm and gentle hugs❤️ Happy Birthday🎉🎂
Christina, I'm so glad your back! Wow you have had a lot on your plate. Only up from here and I wish the best as always. Glad you made it home for Christmas. I was very worried and concern something was WRONG. I hope the rest of your recovery goes well.💙💙
This had me in tears. I love you girl. You are such an inspiration to me. I’m glad you are okay!! You made it home for Christmas!!!! 💜💜💜
Its so great to see you talking and walking and I'm so happy your family got to spend Christmas together. Sending you lots of love!
WOW. You are a trooper. I cannot imagine what you go through on a daily basis. You are a fighter!
Yay! Your ok! As everyone else I had gotten concerned and was looking for your videos read a couple comments that you were in the hospital and having some problems but I don't have any other social media platforms so glad you got home for Christmas and praying for a comfortable recovery wishing you and your family the very best in the new year good luck to your sister with her surgery! Looking forward to seeing your videos just thought I would mention I found you about a month ago and marathon watched while I was down and bedridden your positivity is amazing I don't know how you do it I know you will come out of this just fine but we can all use a little help every now and then! Happy new year and love to you and your family! Take care…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🌹
So happy you’re home 🏡 🎉🎉 sorry you had to go through so many complications from your surgery. Wishing you all the love and good vibes for 2019🙂💜🦓
So so happy that you survived and are vlogging. Keep on keeping on, and I’m glad that you and your fam are also concerned about mental health in addition to physical health. This crazy roller coaster of a month, not to mention your Shunt Saga, can’t help but leave a mark. You are so strong, but even Superman retreated to his cave of solitude 💜💜💜💜
Wow what a journey, I've been following what had been going on, on your Instagram stories, so glad you got home for Christmas. X
Soooo glad you made it home for Christmas. Sooooo glad to hear from you.
At first I was very worried because of the lach of vlogs, then I red a comment about the news and so I was waiting for you to get better, but now that I hear all the story.... It was a crazy Crazy CRAZY journey, but I'm glad that you are here and talking to us 😊
Really so good to have you back, Christina! I hope this coming year brings you many, many happy experiences, and continued healing.
Honestly I can’t say I know what you’re going through but honestly seeing you smile despite of the pain you went through and the pain you’re going through, it shows so much strength and it says a lot about you. You’re a beautiful person ❤️
I will probably update this comment, but yes, I have had EMTs take me down using that chair, is a nightmare and you feel awful and they feel awful just like you describe...
Edit: ok, now that I just finish seeing your blog, you are truly a source of inspiration like I always tell you, you didnt even owe us a blog for your surgery and here you have. It.
Mental health care is vital, for me is the thing that help me keep me together.
And the gofundme if we all only give 5 dollars, we can make a difference so. Don't fell bad, yes. We all sometimes have our struggles but what are 5 dollars? A coffee that you did not drink or a donut you didn't had. Or if we can't help directly we can spread the word.
sayurimei what chair? I didn't happen to see anything referencing that.
You've been through so much. Im so glad that you're doing better. Im 62 and just found out im a fellow zebra. Sending you big soft hugs!
Hi Christina, I'm so happy to see you back and your lovely smile. OMG I'm shocked by the number of problems you have had to overcome hunni. I kept checking your channel everyday to see if you was OK. Lots of love and hugs from Manchester UK xx
You poor thing I'm so sorry you have to go through this. You are strong! God bless you
So glad you are home !!!!
So good to see your face! I’ve been following on Instagram and Facebook and sending so much love and prayers x
It’s so good to see you back! I was really concerned especially after reading your instagram. With tears I’m so glad you pushed through. Sending you good thoughts! 💙
Wow what a rollercoaster ride! Honey you went through so much in December I was remembering you in my prayers every day? I hope January is really boring xxxx
Happy new year!!! You are so brave to endure so much and still have such a positive attitude towards life. :) get well soon 🎈
So happy to see you back and with a smile on your face! You are so brave! Here’s to lots of healing in 2019 💕⭐️
So glad that you're back I'm so glad that you are home I've been following you on Instagram so kept up to date .... I'm so amazed at how you cope with all this you're an inspiration..... I'm so glad you managed to get home for Christmas sending lots of love to you and your family xx sending prayers and well wishes to you all xx
People with my chronic illness (HS) are susceptible to infection because of open wounds. It's so scary to go through something like that. I'm so glad you are okay. I can't finish the whole video until later but I just want you to know that even though I don't know you, I love you and wish you the best, always. If I could give you some of my spoons I would 💓💓💓💓
im so glad youre okay! what a crazy month, im happy you didnt push yourself to release vlogs during the wackest of times! i hope you have as smooth of a recovery as possible!! we love and appreciate you and the work you put into these vlogs!