Wow just browsing and found the American Stroke Association Magazine called Stroke Connection which is free publication and I was so happy to browse through the online magazine. Lots of info. I feel good reading updated stuff issues and the personal stories.

I often feel I do not have anyone around that understands stroke to teach me. In fact I am the one trying to get them to learn.

I got more PT hooray. I had a sub for one session and I walked on treadmill for second time. She toned it down because I was so sore last time.

Pain doc ordered rx of additional patch of fentanyl but never got a preauth fom insurance. I will be going back without results of that trial. I have been 2 months on fentanyl patch 25mg and I need norco around the clock. It makes me nod. I do not like that. I think I will live with that no matter what I use. I hate the preauth nonsense.

My roomie who was not eating now drinks shakes and liquids. I have been hearing her laugh and make sounds of displeasure. She smiles and waves to me. Her eyes are so bright and lively. Her daughter insisted she be taken out of bed three times per week and the cnas were told,but they only did it once.

The state came and asked questions like did they brush her teeth. They dont but the cna lied.

My other roomie does not either. I lectured her about it,losing her teeth,false teeth,and so she got a toothbrush kit and brushed her teeth for the first time in ages. But the next night she did not. Oh well.

I applied for assisted living complex. Kinda farther for kids to visit but I hope to get it. A nurse has to come evaluate me. It is a process.

I tslked to a bingo friend and told her about vestibular therapy. She wants to do it too.

I hope to go see holiday lights.