Healthy Living
Dear Dr. Perlmutter,
Today is June 18th, just twelve weeks since Dan's first appointment with you. This afternoon he had his 37th glutathione injection, and we can't help but notice how he has changed.
From the day Dan and I were married we always made it a habit to go to bed, whether early or late, together. We felt it was important to have that special time to tell each other the happenings of the day, talk about our hopes and dreams, laugh and reminisce and share the happiness or sadness we felt. And we always ended this special time by praying together just before we went to sleep.
Gradually, over the last few years, the communication between us became less and less, until I felt at times like I was living with a stranger. Often when I spoke Dan didn't even respond, and little by little the way we shared so much of our thoughts and feelings was replaced by silence and Dan's expressionless face.
Beginning with the day of Dan's first visit to your office, and that first glutathione injection, Dan has been talking and laughing again; he really has quite a sense of humor. His face seems to have more expression, and he smiles and communicates much more freely than he did. He was in Dr. Miller's office a few weeks ago to have a crown repaired, and Dr. Miller, along with everyone in his office, remarked about how freely he conversed with them and how much more comfortable he seemed.
Now Dan and I once again communicate with each other, and at least some evenings he feels like talking and laughing and sharing together like we once did; we feel like we are gradually regaining the happiness we used to enjoy. Even though Dan still has some bad times nights when he can't sleep, and times when he walks for hours trying to deal with the pain in his back or his chest; we remember that you told us it is significant if the good times outweigh the bad. We are grateful for the progress he is making, and now the good times do outweigh the bad times.
Dr. Perlmutter, we greatly admire your knowledge and expertise, and for the first time in our lives we feel we can have complete confidence in you as Dan's doctor. This weekend we will celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary, and we know it will be the best anniversary we have had for a very long time, Your are helping Dan on his journey to recovery, and with all our hearts we say, "Thank you!"
Dan and Ruthann
(We're looking forward to our phone consultation with you in the morning.)