Founder and Owner smallory Posted September 4, 2007 Founder and Owner Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yesterday was an exciting day for me. After more than 13 years, several of my face muscles started working; out of the blue! The left side of my face did not have voluntary movement. The right side returned after the first few years. I have always had reflexive muscle movement so if something funny happened I looked like I was smiling on purpose. Yesterday, I got the urge to move my face, on purpose, and it worked! It was very weak but definite movement. Today, it's much stronger. Hopefully, my facial muscles will keep getting better! After 13 years it just feels great to be able to move those muscles, again! Don't ever think recovery has stopped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thegoodlife Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 :Clap-Hands: :Clap-Hands: :Clap-Hands: :Clap-Hands: Now tell me why I feel like I am going 'downhill' :laughbounce: !!!!!! U lucky guy---congrats!!!!! Yeap, recovery does keep right on coming it surprises u to know that and experience it!!! My driving / sight came kinda like that. Thx for sharing! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstraugh Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Steve, I'm so happy for you Oh Fearless Leader of Ours!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is terrific news - Congrats!!!!!! Not only is this site an inspiration but you are as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preluki Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Steve, I'm so happy for you Oh Fearless Leader of Ours!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is terrific news - Congrats!!!!!! Not only is this site an inspiration but you are as well. :happydance: :cloud9: I concur with everyone else, that is really great news! For me, I have observed when something wants to start working. It will just start working. Keep up the great progress. DOUG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder and Owner smallory Posted September 5, 2007 Author Founder and Owner Share Posted September 5, 2007 Isn't it funny how our body knows when there is even the slightess change? I cannot stop smiling? :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 :thankyou: That is so groovy Big Kahuna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanderson Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 steve, what a great bit of news. i am so happy for you!! as your family must be also. recovery never stops, you are truly an inspiration to so many of us. if i was closer to you, i'd give you a huge (((((((( HUG))))). keep smiling and getting stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstockman Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 :You-Rock: :congrats: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Way To Go So Happy to hear the Great News.. (((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merichsen Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Certainly something to smile about :big_grin: and very cool that you have the ability to do so!!!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :congrats: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlen Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 WELL STEVE, NOW YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT THE NEXT 13 YEARS BRING. CONGRATULATIONS. MARTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srademacher Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 That is sooooooooo awesome, Steve. Congratulations!!!! Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrotzal Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Steve, That is great news :congrats: :You-Rock: :Clap-Hands: . As you said recovery never stops. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lwisman Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Congratulations Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PERRYS Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Congrats from me too! This oughta give extra hope to those that have been told by a doc that recovery stops after a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder and Owner smallory Posted September 6, 2007 Author Founder and Owner Share Posted September 6, 2007 Congrats from me too! This oughta give extra hope to those that have been told by a doc that recovery stops after a year or so. That's what i'm hoping, perry, and in fact, a couple more face muscles got feeling and some movement, just this morning! :bouncing_off_wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HostAsha Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Steve: congratulations and post your new smiling picture Asha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady k Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I love it when miracles happen, another positive from stroke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Leah Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 congratulations steve...awesome! I am 15 mo post stroke and have come a long way since the beginning and I know I'm not done. You give me hope that maybe I will be able to one day do some things I cannot. You are indeed an inspiration and must have the patience of Job! Leah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna2 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 hi steve Yhat's indeed great news. I hope my thumb and wrist muscles heard that. keep up the good work&god bless love anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmstrokeangel Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I am SO happy for you!!!! WTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksaul Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 hi steve, wow! i am so thrilled and inspired by your great news! i just read your bio and realized that you are our founding father -this site is a blessing . learning to use the computer has been great therapy and i have found the strength, courage and support of the members a resource that i am so grateful for. thank you, thank you!- cheers - kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chofvander Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 WOW!!!!! You rock Steve! Conrats! Recovery NEVER EVER stops. :Clap-Hands: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 SMILE even when............,congrats,what a blessing. Ima from chi-town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glaidice Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 :laughbounce: CONGRATS - GOD is in the healing business and he's blessing you now. Very,VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE TO ONE DAY TO WAKE UP AND BE HEALED - I TRULY THINK THAT WILL HAPPEN. YOU'RE INSPIRING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strokedinwenatchee Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Yesterday was an exciting day for me. After more than 13 years, several of my face muscles started working; out of the blue! The left side of my face did not have voluntary movement. The right side returned after the first few years. I have always had reflexive muscle movement so if something funny happened I looked like I was smiling on purpose. Yesterday, I got the urge to move my face, on purpose, and it worked! It was very weak but definite movement. Today, it's much stronger. Hopefully, my facial muscles will keep getting better! After 13 years it just feels great to be able to move those muscles, again! Don't ever think recovery has stopped! Dear Steve Thank You for a much needed shot of "Hope. The stroke I had was almost 6 months ago and took my left hand. I get very discouraged about the progress or lack of it, yet I do see little things, like this very week, for the first time I was able to grasp and hang onto one end of the towell and almost dry my back after a shower , so all I can say, is Yea!!! Team Way to go!!! Thanks, Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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