MattR Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi- I'm Matt and I'm new to this site!. My stroke was on Dec. 26 08'. I am coming up on three months since my attack. It was a left side hemmoriac stroke in the interior of the brain caused by high blood pressure. Before my stroke I was training for a career in Law Enforcement. I was In good shape, but it was that darn pressure. I have recovered very nicely, with full movement of my right side and good speech recovery, not 100% but would say around 75% as of now. I am 39 years old, still within my prime, or feel that way. I have been running a mile and a half for about a month now and slowely getting faster with each workout. The VA hospital Neuro-specialists' has given me the OK to continue through the hiring process. The same with all my doctors. 1.The problem is I have department interviews with a few agencies coming up next week and I do not know what to do? 2. The doctors would'nt tell me this, just to make me feel better? 3. Do I even have a chance of getting hired after this stroke got me? 4. Would any agency even look at me when they find out I had a stroke? I AM JUST VERY CONFUSED! Anyone with some info or experience with law enforcement that can help, that would be great thankyou!!!!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mema Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Do you have some documentation from the VA or the doctors? I think that would help. You are so fortunate to have recovered this much in such a short period of time. Keep working and don't give up. Vi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdube Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi Matt, Welcome to strokeNet Before you go through interviews, I would inquire at the different agencies. Talk to a HR person and ask what their hiring policies and requirements are. My son is color blind and when he inquired about hiring policies for a color blind person he was told right off that he could not be hired because of that. I hope this helps some. mc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fking Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Matt, Let me just welcome you to the site first. Glad to have you join us but hate the stroke changed your plans in a career you wanted. If you are already running and feel 75% back as before the stroke then you have great chances to fully recover enough to continue with the employment process. On the other hand you have to ascertain the physical qualification required to see if you can continue. I bet the physical requirements for that job is right at the top of requirements. I suggest doing a little research on your computer to get the facts. It may be your doctors could sign papers that your condition is stable enough to continue your application process. You have to know the requirements first. All of your questions will best be answered by the department you plan on getting into in my opinion. There may be members here with the direct information you are seeking so log in often to see any replies to your topic. Again welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hostjoy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Dear Matt, I am sorry about your stroke but so glad that you are rehabing so well. I do not think the docs would tell you it okay for you to pursue employment if they didin't think it was ok...they would be liable for that. Disabilty laws should actually help you get a job. Did you finish your training before your stroke? If not you might have to finish/start over. My Dad was a Captain for the Alabama State Troopers in Birmingham , Al. for 18 years before he retired and put in a total of 38 years with them. He is a work-aholic and now works for the county in which he lives since he retired from the State Troopers.I will talk with him tomorrow and see what input he may have. Good luck to you and God Bless...I will get back with you.........Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks to all that responded. Your input is vey helpfull. I will continue to look into it as much as I can. Hope you guys and gals are doing good, and staying healthy!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstraugh Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Matt, Definitely do some researching into the agencies and their hiring procedures. I agree too that the docs would not tell you full speed ahead if you could not do it. Normally docs tend to lean towards the cautious or negative aspect side of recovery. There are various aspects of law enfoucement that you could do. Wish you the best of luck; please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohnson Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi Matt: Wow, you had your stroke on my Birthday, December 26th. Here is your Guardian Angel to help you get through this Law Enforcement Process. I feel if the Dr's give you the A-OK then that should be all you need. However, I am not a Professional and I don't know the job requirements. It also depends on what type of position you are interested in pursing. I will pray for you that it all works out. :Angel: Just keep the HOPE alive and keep your positive attitude. You had the stroke, it didn't have you. Take things a day at a time. Please realize that stress isn't something that is good for they can cause strokes. It seems to me your line of work, Law Enforcement would be one that would have lots of stress. :busted: You are the only person who can determine that. I do wish you all the best. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Believe In Miracles And SOAR Hugs, Jan P.S. There's Nothing To It But To Do It.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catriner Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thankyou all who responded to me, it is greatly appreciated. Ive never been on any sites before, but this one has a soft spot for me. I feel like I made some new friends on here like the Docs. and Therapist at the Seattle VA Hospital. I was one of those guys who used to say " Oh what about my high blood pressure, I will be just fine " well they checked me in at 200/130!!! Crazy huh! Well not anymore, I am a advocate of checking your pressure, and doing whats right to stay healthy!!!!! I know all of your are too. Anyways talk to ya again, and thanks for the support! MattR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhome Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi Matt, welcome.... First and formost be upfront and honest about your stroke, don't try to hide anything from them because it will destroy any chance of you being hired or continuing on in the hiring process. I have a friend that lived in Virginia, he attempted to apply for a federal position ( he had just got out of the military), he was color blind to a few shades and told them the truth, he's in the Dallas office last I heard. Keep getting stronger, it can only help your chances of being hired. Good luck..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manders Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 There are no limits to what you can accomplish after a stroke. I use to think that when people heard the word "stroke" they would think oh my gosh and just cut me off. Unfortunately, there will always be members of society who think less of me because of what im come through, but what I have realized, is that there are even more people who think highly of me because of what i've been through. When they hear that i've survived a stroke, they are amazed. It shows determination and perseverance. They love it so I cant say what will happen in your interviews but be confident in yourself and I think it will shine through and no one will think any less of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekelly Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 My advice is a little different. People have stereotypes about stroke and other disabilities. If you disclose your stroke upfront my guess is that you may not get hired because they may consider you disabled- without waiting to find out what you really can do. While you should never, ever lie- I would not volunteer the infromation until after you have been offered a position. At that point I would disclose it and explain that you have been cleared to work. At that point they can research your condition and make sure it is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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