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on: December 04, 2013, 12:24:35 pm
I had a mild stroke Saturday after Thanksgiving, have been in the hospital ever since.  The stroke has effected my balance and throat.  I can't swallow and my voice is only a whisper now, I can't stand or walk without falling.  Working with speech therapist and also physical therapy.  It might take a long time to recover.  I am done riding for a while.

You guys have a Merry Christmas.

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Reply #1 on: December 04, 2013, 12:28:30 pm
Good Luck Terry, Physical therapists can work miracles, it just takes time. Tony
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Reply #2 on: December 04, 2013, 12:38:21 pm
I'm very sorry to hear this Terry, especially come this time of year.   :(   I wish you all the best and hope that you can make a full recovery.  Feel better soon.

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Reply #3 on: December 04, 2013, 01:35:55 pm
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Sorry to hear about that... :(

Best of luck with your recovery, I am sure you will come out of this fit and strong! Heads up.
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Reply #4 on: December 04, 2013, 02:51:35 pm
Sorry to hear it, Terry.
Just rest up for the holidays, and you  might be amazed at how fast our human bodies can recover from stuff like this.
Keep a positive attitude!

Best wishes for your quick recovery.

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Reply #5 on: December 04, 2013, 03:16:46 pm
Terry"  I'm so sorry to hear that news.....Don't worry about the riding, let's get you walking and talking...They're are a few stroke patients that work out in the health care gym that I'm a member of and they are working with a therapist a couple of times a week...It's a tough situation but they are making progress...Prayers as always...GM
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Reply #6 on: December 04, 2013, 04:00:49 pm
Your story generally can't be to good when you end up in the hospital. But I do see a few positive things from your story. Thank god this was a mild stroke and you were able to get immediate treatment. Hopefully the doctors can pinpoint the reason for the stroke's occurrence and put you on the path for a full recover and a long healthy life.

Terry, my prayer for you is a full and speedy recovery.

Hang in there brother.

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Reply #7 on: December 04, 2013, 06:19:54 pm
Terry, sorry to hear about your condition. Get well soon. Going without riding sucks! Get back on as soon as you can! It's the best therapy.
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Reply #8 on: December 04, 2013, 06:32:28 pm
Terry:

Sorry to hear that. Stay positive and keep working with the physicians and therapists for as long as it takes to get better. Your condition will improve with the combined efforts of experts in this field and care givers. Best wishes to you for speedy recovery.
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Reply #9 on: December 04, 2013, 08:11:56 pm
Sorry to hear the news Terry.  As with everyone else, I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery.  You are at the base of a mountain right now, but you will be at the top again.  Stay strong Brother, and wishing you the very best of luck.

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Reply #10 on: December 05, 2013, 02:00:48 am
Thanks for all the words of encouragement.

The day went much better than I expected.  I got to spend some good time with the therapists today.  Walked about 240 feet (with help) the speech therapist brought some kind of electric device that connected to my throat, sent electronic pulses to my throat muscles, they also gave me some exercises to do when I am back in my room.  One of my doctors came by, said I was doing good, he thinks I need to be moved to a full time therapy center.

It has turned cold here, a winter storm is predicted for the next 4 or 5 days, couldn't do much if my health was good.

I just need to man up, I can get thru this, some people think all things happen for a reason, maybe it is true.

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Reply #11 on: December 05, 2013, 01:58:17 pm
Love your attitude Terry. Hope you have a speedy recovery, you will ride again.
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Reply #12 on: December 05, 2013, 03:29:36 pm
Love your attitude Terry. Hope you have a speedy recovery, you will ride again.
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Reply #13 on: December 05, 2013, 03:50:03 pm
sorry to hear that Terry. just take a good long rest during the holidays and you will be back in no time..
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Reply #14 on: December 05, 2013, 04:28:23 pm
I pray you recover and get on your bike again soon!
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Reply #15 on: December 06, 2013, 02:01:34 am
I am sorry for your condition,Terry.
My father made a full recovery from just such a stroke.
It is done and folks who never saw it coming must deal with it as best they can.
A positive and determined attitude will do as much good as the medical folks,so hang in there,good luck to you.
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Reply #16 on: December 06, 2013, 03:37:47 pm
I am now in a therapy center working with speech and physical therapists.  They have different rules here, all the nurses are different.  Will be getting lots more therapy.  My mind is a little fuzzy hope I am not repeating myself.

Thanks for the encouraging replies.

Later,

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Reply #17 on: December 06, 2013, 03:53:14 pm
Hey, you're making sense, communicating by typing on a keyboard and operating a computer!  Looks like a good prognosis, right?
Keep the forum in the loop.  If nothing else, we can help entertain you while your being rehabilitated.  ;)
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Reply #18 on: December 06, 2013, 05:03:20 pm
Glad to hear you are progressing..


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Reply #19 on: December 07, 2013, 02:51:24 am
Your story generally can't be to good when you end up in the hospital. But I do see a few positive things from your story. Thank god this was a mild stroke and you were able to get immediate treatment. Hopefully the doctors can pinpoint the reason for the stroke's occurrence and put you on the path for a full recover and a long healthy life.

Terry, my prayer for you is a full and speedy recovery.

Hang in there brother.

Brad

I agree with you Brad.  Some people die from a stroke immediately or never fully recover.  In my case the doctors tell me there is a very good chance of a full recovery.  It just takes a little time.

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Reply #20 on: December 07, 2013, 03:10:21 am
The new therapy center is a really good one 3 hours physical and speech therapy per day 7 days a week.

Short story of the day:
The nurses won't let me stand without their assistance, period.  ( I can't stand anyway, much less walk)

I call the nurse on the intercom and tell them I need to pee.  Two young nurses show up.  She hands me the urinal, I tell her I can't pee laying down.  Okay, they get me up and I stand between them, shoulder to shoulder holding my dick in one hand urinal in the other and finally pee.  The nurses are talking to each other about the snow storm outside all the while.  I'm callin this a 3 way ;) ;).  It's just not what I dreamed it would be like.

I've got the sweetest wife ever, she has been spending nights with me on a small cot,  I told her this morning, she needs to go home, rest up, she can only come back for short visits.

Later,

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Reply #21 on: December 07, 2013, 02:21:46 pm
Hey Terry-

I am very sorry to hear about your stroke, but after your latest post, I must admit that I'm no longer worried about your handling it!  ;D

Hopefully you have the resources for your recovery!  Our best to you...


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Reply #22 on: December 07, 2013, 02:27:10 pm
Family support is one of the most important things you can have (IMO) when you are layed up like this.  Your wife is there because she clearly loves you and wants to be there for you.  But on the other hand, it is good for her to get out of there from time to time to clear her head and as you said so she can rest up.  My step-son Branden was in a very severe bicycle/car accident last year and nearly lost his life.  We spent a total of 3 months in Children's Hospital of Aurora and it was quite exhausting.  After a week or two my wife and I finally came to the conclusion that we would take turns staying at the hospital with our son while the other would go home and rest and take care of the pets.  It definitely helped out everyone including Branden.  The wife and I didn't get burnt out from being at the hospital every, no one got sick of each other from being in the same room all day every day together, and Branden still always had family support every day.

Perhaps something like this can help relieve some of yours' and your wife's stress.  Regardless, the important part is to stay positive and keep your head up.  Even the tiniest amount of progress is still some progress.  Oh, and nice job on the 3-way!    ;)

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Reply #23 on: December 15, 2013, 04:50:29 pm
I am getting stronger every day.  Can now swallow some things like apple sauce, yogurt, pudding.  I walk with a cane (slowly) hoping to go home next week.  I will continue therapy as an outpatient.  Maybe this will be a good story after all.

Best Wishes,

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Reply #24 on: December 15, 2013, 06:57:59 pm
The human body is an incredible machine - You need good mechanics to keep things working the way they should, but the self repairing going on internally is nothing short of amazing. 

Keep at it Terry.  You're gonna get there.

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Reply #25 on: December 16, 2013, 12:14:48 am
This is very encouraging,I am sure.Keep on this track,wish you all the best.


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Reply #26 on: December 19, 2013, 03:44:47 am
I was released from the hospital today.  I can swallow soft food, yogurt, mashed potatoes, pudding.  Walking is better now, I do best without a cane, it is just gonna take a while.  Sure is nice to be at home with my dogs and Velocity TV.

Later,

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Reply #27 on: December 19, 2013, 03:57:44 am
That is so good to hear Terry!  Glad you are getting back on your feet.  I didn't intend a pun there, quite literally, glad your back on your feet and walking about.  :)   Keep at it and you'll be back to your ol' self in no time.  :)

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Reply #28 on: December 19, 2013, 04:36:17 am
Terry - you've got everything you need to succeed. Good team around you, good attitude on your part. Those nurses will make you walk 'til you wish you'd never learned, but it's the best thing to do. Got a picture of your RE handy?

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Reply #29 on: December 19, 2013, 03:07:25 pm
Kinda late chimin' in here, but WOW! Sounds like you're doing great!
But ditch any ideas of another 3-some. RE's are better than sex any day.
Or not.  ;)
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Reply #30 on: December 19, 2013, 06:43:09 pm
Great to hear more good news,Terry.Hang in there,coming home is always the best medicine.


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Reply #31 on: December 20, 2013, 01:20:15 am
Fingers crossed - hang in there buddy!

Maybe soon, you'll have to change the title of this thread!!!   8)