I am in the process of recovery. You see, I have had a stroke. Fortunately, it was a teeny tiny one (which is kind of like saying that the nuclear bomb was just a small one). I had the “event” on a Sunday night then forced myself to work thru the week eventually going into the hospital on Friday.
Please, please, please, if this happens to you do NOT do what I did. When you think you are having a stroke immediately go to the emergency room. There are some things they can do if you get there fast enough. Within the first couple hours they can apply some therapies and treatments that make a difference. Do NOT do what I did. Do NOT wait.
I was very lucky. I entered on Friday. They admitted me and tested me. I had a CAT Scan (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_scan ) and eventually an MRI (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mri). The CAT Scan was easy. The MRI was terrible. A full hour inside a teeny tiny tube, loud as blue blazes and tiny. Good thing my claustrophobia is not severe. I left the hospital on Saturday and I’m doing pretty well.
I’m making changes in my life … those changes we’ve all thought about but haven’t made yet. Eating more healthy. Committed to gentle exercise. I’m joining a local gym. Gold’s Gym (http://www.goldsgym.com) has a great deal for AARP members. Not an AARP member? Just join. It’s cheap.
This is just a tiny start. But it is a start. Wish me luck
Hi James,
I’m sending good thoughts your way for your recovery. Glad it was a teeny stroke.
And I hope your cat gets back to you, too. I’ve had two good cats over the years and I know how attached we can get to them.
S.
October 3rd, 2008 | #
James I can not put into mere words how glad I am that you are OK, but mere words is all I have. I think you you often and keep you in my prayers.
October 4th, 2008 | #
you waited?
your Mom would have spanked you for that….glad you are recovering.
positive change sometimes sucks…… but it will keep you alive a tad longer
October 12th, 2008 | #
James;
Glad to hear you’re OK. Earthmother is right – you should be spanked. I’ve been there with a heart “episode.” Kept having these chest pains but they’d go away quickly. Then they’d come back with waves of nausea – and go away as quickly as they came. this went on for about 2 months.
It happened one morning last February when my wife was around and she saw the signs, gave me no options and called 911. I now have two stents in my heart and feel better than I have in several years. Go figure – I’ve eaten healthy for the past 25 years.
I was lucky!
Sorry to read about Spot. What a huge empty feeling you must have. Try to be a bit encouraged by the fact that it looks like a populated area. She has a good chance of finding help.
I have friends just to the South in Houston. It’s a long shot but I passed your flyer on to them.
T~
October 23rd, 2008 | #
Gads Kiddo, I had no idea. Bless your heart, I’ll add you to my prayer lists. And I’ll be praying for you too.
February 25th, 2009 | #
can it be possible to not ever go to the doctors when u have had a stroke and if so what would happen?
May 19th, 2009 | #
back to Miaz … yes. Just like having your arm cut off. It is possible to not ever go to the doctors when you have your arm cut off. If it is a TIA (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_ischemic_attack) it is not only possible it is probably common. For a full fledged stroke (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke) it is less common. NOTE: I am NOT a doctor!
May 19th, 2009 | #