ruthie65

Stroke Survivor - male
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    Today at therapy I sorta graduated, I have been staying home alone during the day since Oct. But using my wheelchair to get around.Today my PT said, it's time for you to start walking. So now I'll be using my hemi-walker or quadcane to get around the house. My hubby is still nervous. So he rigged something up so I can wear my cell phone on a strap around my neck. He's the best. :wub2:
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    happy? 1st Anniversary

    By ruthie65,

    On a day like todaythat is filled with so many mixed emotions,it was comforting to just lurk around the site. it made me feel like I spent the day with friends. I caught up on some blogs and postings and even spent some time in the gallery. It all just helped to ease my mind and helped me deal with the fact that there are many more anniversaries to come. Iadore this wonderful family here and you all have helped me to be happy to be alive ! :happydance:
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    I went for evals. in PT and OT today and had a pleasant surprise, two very knowledgeable and experienced therapists! The OT is even trained in the Saebo and thinks I am an excellent candidate. We are going to start off with 3 visits a week in each discipline. I am excited! They have alot of great ideas. My PT was even talking about me walking more and considering going back to work. I am tired of being a bump on a log.I am looking forward to any and all improvements they can help me make. Bring on the hard work. I am soo ready for it!Look out world here I come!
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    I thought I was doing pretty well, then I woke up Friday morning outside on a stretcher with 2 men standing over me(EMTs) seems I woke my husband up, having a seizure.My doc took me off anti-seizure meds. two months ago. I hadn't had a seizure and she thought I was pretty low risk. Guess she was wrong. I have been tremendously fatigued ever since.The ER doc couldn't believe I didn't have a neurologist so he gave me several names. I have an appointment with one of them tomorrow. Maybe he'll tell us something new !I need to progress. I feel like I'm stuck where I am right now. :blah_blah:
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    still chugging along

    By ruthie65,

    It's been a long time since I last blogged. I went through 3 weeks of serial casting and got a special nightime splint My foot is practically flat on the floor and I had my AFO adjusted. So finally my walking with the quad cane has improved.I haven't had physical therapy in months so now the doc is talking about me going to an NDT(neuro developmental therapist). Of course my insurance company has cut off my PT benefits,so we will have to pay for it.I just want to get better and get on with my life.I miss my sis and bro. in-lawand my adorable nieces.I need to be walking better before I can venture back to Baltimore for a visit.I'd like to see myparents and my friends too. I especially want to eat some good Jew-food( I would kill for a good corned beef on rye w/mustard. You just can't get that in Texas.I'd l'd love some steamed crabs,I don't know about eating them one-handed though. Hopefully I'll get there soon!
     
     
     
     
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    Back to therapy

    By ruthie65,

    Well I have PT & OT evaluations on Monday 1/30. I am excited to get back to work. Maybe we'll get me a little more independant, that would be great . I feel bad that my husband has to do so much for me. Maybe we'll get my arm doing some more.
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    New Valentine's Day

    By ruthie65,

    I used to love doing special things for my husband and kids for Valentine's Day. Now that I am trapped at home I told my hubby last night that I was happy to skip it this year! He shows me so much love every day now that I don't need a special day he says he feels closer to me then ever since the stroke and loves me more now. I sent them each an e-card and there will be plenty of one-armed hugs and kisses for all of them! May be I will attempt some brownies. That should be interesting.
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    I walk solely on the quadcane now. not too much in public places as I am very slow.I walk in and out of the rehab facility on M,W,F and around the house all the time. I feel more confident and I am starting to feel more like my old self. It's about time. I have more happy than sad days now. Finally! I am looking forward to a trip home to Baltimore in June. I will get to see my niece dance in person for the first time in 2 years.I am sooo excited. I have missed my family terribly. Life is getting better! :bouncing_off_wall: