Stroke

artyboo replied on 16/02/2017 19:09

artyboo

Posted on 16/02/2017 19:09

Hi all.

My lovely husband of 52 suffered a major stroke 2 weeks ago. He has lost speech and the use of his right arm. As far as towing goes, I am going to train and get that sorted, no stopping me there.

This is a query really. Have any of you suffered similar and are back on the road again? I am confident that he will recover, I just don't know the time scales. I just want to know if any other members have suffered this dibilitation and are on the other side?

My life is a bit of a car crash at the mo. Work are being totally wonderful about it all. I have plenty of support but I would like a balance of views as to whether the car crash will end in total demolition or whether it can Cat C and be repaired. 😏

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artyboo replied on 24/02/2017 06:45

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artyboo

Motorhomer

Posted on 24/02/2017 06:45

Thank you again for all your best wishes and positivity. He is trying really hard, his right arm is still useless but he can walk a bit. His speech needs a lot of work; all he can say at the moment (with confidence) is 'yerp' /'no' but I can see him desperately trying to string a sentence together. The one thing I am sure that will speed his recovery is when he sees me get behind the wheel of his beloved Discovery and tow the van 😱

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Bakers2 replied on 24/02/2017 06:55

Bakers2

Motorhomer

Posted on 24/02/2017 06:55

Discovery and tow the van 😱

😂

He seems to moving forward. Take care of yourself too. Thinking of you.

replied on 24/02/2017 08:17

Posted on 24/02/2017 08:17

Keep him at it and give him our love

Alan.

artyboo replied on 01/03/2017 18:06

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artyboo

Motorhomer

Posted on 01/03/2017 18:06

Just an up-date; lovely boy was allowed to come home last night as there was no medical reason to keep him in hospital. Therapeutic work will continue at home by visiting OTs and me. This is the beginning I know but I am feeling so much more relaxed about everything now. It would seem he may have been pre-disposed to a stroke. His Paternal grandfather suffered one at 52, 55 and 59 (fatal). We know what to watch out for now and my future feels so much rosier.

Thank you all for your lovely wishes and support

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Tinwheeler replied on 01/03/2017 20:40

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Campervanner

Posted on 01/03/2017 20:40

That's good news, Arty. All the best.

huskydog replied on 01/03/2017 20:46

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huskydog

Motorhomer

Posted on 01/03/2017 20:46

Great news, now your on the road to recovery ,just make sure you both take it slow and look after each other .........

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Rubytuesday replied on 01/03/2017 22:21

Rubytuesday

Motorhomer

Posted on 17/02/2017 06:46 by artyboo

Thank you all for your positive words and support. He is a stubborn so & so - he will get there.

Posted on 01/03/2017 22:21

Stubborn ! That could be a good thing in his position, let's hope he's stubborn enough NOT to lie back and not be bothered , but to get back in the driving seat

wish you both well for a quick recovery