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Hi,

i remember wanting to call in sick for work and casually saying that I would off sick for about a week. I was set on returning to work even 6 months after my stroke I was in rehab for 3 months just learning walk. It was only when my employee insurance rep came to visit that I realized that I would not be going back to work at all.

Congratulations Pat. Nothing ventured nothing lost.

 

My local mall opens an hour early just for walkers. Since there are no shoppers, it is less hectic. Check to see if yours opens early also.

Well Lin I am down over 15 lbs and I believe that a daily walk is key.how grateful I am to have recovered enough to walk as well as I do. In winter I do walk at the mall Hubby, Carl, is working from home right now and with the economy as it is he may be home alot this winter so he may decide to walk with me this winter.

I intend to be more active as a SN member this fall. I have developed an interest in reading blogs of all kinds. It is great therapy I think.

Pat

P.S. Thanks for the pesto tip. I gonna get to that this weekend if weather permits.

Ok for day 2!

:-)

Pat

Wow Heather! You go Girl!

I am 10 years post stroke I have not got on a real bus yet. I have taken the handicapped adapted transportation and lots of taxis but never a city bus. You are sounding more sure of yourself and that is great. Sounds like you have a good OT and PT

Keep it up. you wil go a long way kiddo

best,

Pat

Heather,

Your post reminded me of a conversation I had with my sister while I was still in the rehab hospital. I am five years older than her and I suppose I was a bit over the hill compared to her friends. We were not as close as I would have liked so after my stroke I didn't force a renaissance of our sisterhood. The conversation took place at a time when I was very upset at knowing my situation and how everything would be different. I found myself crying on the phone and she tried her best to comfort me. This leap of faith actually broke down a wall that had existed since we were teens. I felt like the younger sister needing support from the older sister.

I think that this role exchange has lessened the competitive attitude that grew out of our age difference.

If your sister was a little frightened you might open a dialogue about that with her sometime soon. She needs to know that this is a normal part of stroke recovery and that if you ever feel depressed or sad for long stretches which interveres with your daily activities, you will consult your doctor and have yourself evaluated for post stroke depression. A stiff upper lip does nothing to help this affliction and my life improved 100 % after I got treated. That black cloud no longer sucks my vitality and I can choose to live happily.

best,

Pat

Hi there,

I got my cleaning lady way back when I was working because I was burning the candle at both ends and after 2 burn-outs I chose to relax on the weekends. I was fortunate to have someone in our church family who diud houses for a living so I never worried about allowing a stranger in my stuff. I was grateful to already have her when I had my stroke. I was just one detail I didn't have to deal with along with installing grab bars in the bathtub etc. Allison is really a great housekeeper and the house smells so good after she has cleaned. She uses basic cleaning products and most are environmentally friendly. She is extremely patient with our vacuum cleaner which gets tempermental at times.

You won't regret it and forget the guilt about helping especially if you are paying for it. I am usually out when she comes so this is not a problem for me.

best,

Pat

Wow Rich,

Reading of your experience is like being in Disneyworld. I am 9 years post stroke but the emotions of the first months after my stroke come back to mind and I imagine how I would have jumped at a chance to reverse my disabilities. This is going to completely change your life Rich. I wasn't given TPA at the time of my stroke and for months I fantasized about suing but as time passed I cooled down and evaluated the benefit to me of a big fight with a hospital who I believe did the best they could. In the end I couldn't even think of how much the stroke has cost me other than future earnings.

I have let that go and I am doing fine with the insurance benefits I am receiving. The world is far from perfect as am I.

I really applaud you on your courage to attempt this treatment. I am sure many stroke survivors will be helped now that you have broken the ice.