I haven't been on here for a few days. Last Wed. I suffered a stroke on my right side.
A few years ago my Dad had a stroke. He told e afterward what it was like. He told me then the worse thing about a stroke is "It don't hurt, he darn thing just don't work". Now I understand what he was talking about. I first thing I noticed was I was having trouble tracking. It seemed I just couldn't walk right. Of course, I blew it off and grabbed my old cane. I was in the garage anyway. Maybe I just stubbed my toe. Then I picked something up and it fell from my fingers. Hmm, maybe I just didn't grab it right. I had to go to the funeral home that evening. A dear friend's son had passed away. As I was standing in line, I lost my balance and had to grab ahold of jay, my friend's brother to keep from falling. I didn't understand until then what might have happened, but it couldn't happen to me. So I sat down until the services were over.
I called my daughter after I got home and told her what was going on. She asked if I needed to go to the hospital. I, of course, said "NO, I will be ok."
The next morning I called her again and she left work, picked my stubborn hide up and we went to the hospital. I was given all kinds of tests, poked and prodded everywhere. The Dr. told me what I knew, but didn't want to admit. I had suffered a stroke on the left side of my brain. That affected my right side. I was lucky. It isn't a bad stroke. I talk a little funny. My right hand drops things and my right leg is week and buckles when I least exspect it to happen.
I spent 2 days in the hospital. Tomorrow I start therapy here at home. It is going to be a slow process but I will get better. I know it took me a time to compose this post. For some reason I keep hitting the wrong keys.
I guess I will have to hang up my hip boots for this season. Keep on trapping my Brothers. Catch one for me. Tom

I hope your recovery is a quick one!! For the other that read this, read it again. There were signs, remember them and get to the Dr. JMO

Sorry to hear this but glad it was only a small one. The preschool/babysitter we use had one last summer. He ended up losing vision in his right eye. I took him deer hunting a few times and its sure sad to see him that way. I will keep you in my prayers and hope for a full recovery. Jon

Here's hoping for a complete recovery.

MB750, I don't know what your general health issues are, but I have none of the normal things that would make it look that I would be prone to having a stroke, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.. But the propensity to have a stroke runs extremely high on my mothers side of the family (they are all Scandinavians, a risk just itself).

I get my carotid arteries scanned every few years just to stay on top of things. In this day and age it's really quite easy to stay on top of potential health problems. It's just like checking the oil and fluids on your rig; ignore it and you're sure to have problems.

tom I went thru the same thing in 2013 august right side, an it took me awhile to get back to normal, don't stop your blood thinner ,I did not good, I will be on them for rest of my life an I was back trapping the next fall

MB750,you are lucky it wasn't worse.your strong willed so that's gonna help ya get better im bettin on you to recover.i pray the creator will help you.

I had no signs of a stroke other than a blood clog in my leg ,I was on thinner for my leg , probably save me ,blood doctor said it was cancer that cause stroke ,he was right

God Bless for a speedy recovery.I went for the carotid ultrasound a few weeks ago just to check.

Take care of yourself and best of luck Tom, our prayers are with you.

Zim & Patrice

Prayers sent for a full and speedy recovery.





Charlie

Sorry to hear. I'll be praying for you.

That's wonderful man. My best to ya MB, keep on man!!

Tom, hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery.

Praying for You!

I suffered a bad stroke in 06" lost everything on my left side Speech and body movements. I lost a carotid artery...on my Right side plugged too far for reaming out. The 80% blockage in one section of my brain was the worst. Im supposed to be in a wheelchair, but God touched me and I got 85% back now.

I have P.B.A. now also...I will pray for you !!!

Sorry to hear about that. Hope your recovery is a good one. No one should suffer through that, I watched my dad go through a stoke to the right side of his brain, very sad. 4 month later he was dead. The stroke on the right side of the brain left him very emotional, (that is normal), but to be sitting with him and then to see him break down crying and weeping for no reason tears your heart out.

Best wishes friend.

Mark

Praying for speedy Great Recovery and glad you are able to post this. God Bless You!!!

Praying for a complete recovery !

I too wish you the very best and a speedy recovery.

Osky

Something to look forward to, I am not far 59, not sure if I ever had one