Hi everyone! I wanted to write a blog about my journey with Dysautonomia and Nutcracker Syndrome. It’s been a crazy ride. I have had to advocate for myself a lot, which means doing a lot of individual research. I found great online communities, but there can be a lot of negativity. I felt doomed to be disabled for the rest of my life. I decided to document my symptoms, surgery, and recovery in hopes that it can be an encouragement to others. I am determined to have a happy and healthy life (even if that looks a different from a normal life) and want to share that with others. I also had a ton of questions about basic logistics like, “What should I bring to the hospital?” or “Help, I’m stuck at home for two months, what do I do?!?” My goal is to share what I personally found helpful and to be an encouragement to those who are struggling with similar conditions. Thanks for tuning in!