Stroke - A year on

artyboo
artyboo Forum Participant Posts: 457
edited February 2018 in General Chat #1

Many of you have been so supportive over the past year with advice as I have been ‘doing things’ on my own for the first time: my lovely boy had a stroke around this time last year.

i haven’t been on the site for a while given that he had another major ‘episode’ a month ago tomorrow. 

‘He was in ICU for 3 weeks, now thankfully out and on the stroke ward again. There does not seem to be any more stroke damage; he was having endless seizures which required induced coma, he got pneumonia then things really deteriorated.

He seems to be over the worst but I have been advised that he will need months of rehab so that has buggered our summer trips up👹 this year.

It was actually going really well. We were enjoying regular breaks to France, even taking the dogs. He was developing with his speech etc etc and things were looking up.

Once again, thanks all for the support you gave, I have no doubt I will on here again screaming for help when the time comes.

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  • huskydog
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    edited February 2018 #2

    Hi arty , the main thing is you still have each other and you can always come on here for a chat ( or let off some steam) at any time . Perhaps later you can have a day in the M/H by the seaside laughing

  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2018 #3

    Prayers and thoughts with you and OH artyboo.

  • EasyT
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    edited February 2018 #4

    Hang in there the pair of you and love to both

     

    Alan

  • Metheven
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    edited February 2018 #5

    I wish him and yourself the very best smile and any help we can give even if only moral support, we will.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited February 2018 #6

    I echo what others have said Arty, we had a swine of a year last year as well. Stay strong, make small plans, take each day as it comes, and don't forget to look after yourself as well.smile

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2018 #7

    All the best, Arty.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited February 2018 #8

    As well as taking care of your OH make sure you take care of your self too. All my best wished to you both, Arty. 

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2018 #9

    Artyboo

    Sorry to hear your news but I hope things continue to improve. I had always thought you were very courageous in your travel adventures given the circumstances. Fingers crossed that it won't be too long before you can start making plans again.

    David

  • Cornersteady
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    edited February 2018 #10

    All our best wishes

  • taffyY
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    edited February 2018 #11

    Stay strong Arty!

  • briantimber
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    edited February 2018 #12

    Bad luck Arty.

    Having been there I know the emotional trauma that you have/are, gone/going through.

    It's time to start all over again, you've done it once and though the second time isn't any easier, you know what to expect and can observe and encourage improvements, you both can do it.

    Stay strong and don't forget to look after yourself, as, with you under par, its a lot steeper hill for you both to climb.

    If I can help in any way, send me an email.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited February 2018 #13

    So sorry to here your news Arty, I echo others comments. Take care look after yourself and take each day as it comes. All the very best wishes.

  • artyboo
    artyboo Forum Participant Posts: 457
    edited March 2018 #14

    Thanks all for your kind words of support and encouragement. The past year has been a b——-y hard slog, so here’s to the next one🤪.

    Wine and medication helps xxxxxxxxxxxx

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