Stroke! Now what?

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Seasons greetings to all!
I recently returned home from the hospital after having a mild stroke. Thank the Lord my limbs were not affected - I am so very fortunate. There were folks next to me in hospital who suffered much worse than I - so very, very thankful! Only my memory is the pits!
In getting back to my lathe, would anyone have some recommedations?

Thanks,
Mark
 
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So sorry to hear this, but glad that you seem to be doing ok. I have no professional advice, only to do what you enjoy as much as you are able to, and rest when your body tells you to. And stay healthy!
 
The news is not good but on the other hand it could have been worse. Thank the Good Lord you survived the worse of it and now just take some time and follow up with doctors care.
 
Take it easy and follow the doctor's orders. Know of one who had a mild stroke at about 40 or so. Bounced back and is doing great. This might be a good time to take an inventory of tools, materials and wood, etc. Keep busy on a small scale.
 
Mark. I am sorry to hear this happened to you, but agree that the relatively limited scope of damage is something you can work with.

I agree with Hank (@leehljp) to start easy and work your way up.

Also, if memory is the issue, fall back on written procedures. If you didn't have them documented already, do it now and follow them. It will help.

My father (87 later this month) had a few mild strokes this fall. Fortunately I was there visiting when it happened. Like you, he has very limited impact, but in his case it is his peripheral vision and word finding. His speech isn't impacted, just finding the right words sometimes. And his spelling. Dad was always the best speller I have ever known, and Mom, the worst. Now I hear him asking her how to spell something, First time in 63 years I ever heard that. The GREAT news, is that the impact honestly seems to be improving over time! I don't know how much is him compensating and how much is the brain rerouting for a solution, but I am extremely thankful that it was not worse and that he is improving. Perhaps the true gift is that he is not frustrated by this, he is just rolling with it, so I have no doubt that attitude makes a big difference!

Take Care, and I wish you the best as you work through this!

David
 
MPVic said:
Seasons greetings to all!
I recently returned home from the hospital after having a mild stroke. Thank the Lord my limbs were not affected - I am so very fortunate. There were folks next to me in hospital who suffered much worse than I - so very, very thankful! Only my memory is the pits!
In getting back to my lathe, would anyone have some recommedations?

Thanks,
Mark
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Hi Mark! So glad to hear it wasn't worse!

My Dad had a stroke several years ago. It really affected his speech, to the point where he could hardly say a five word sentence without 3 minutes of intense concentration. Physical coordination was also slightly impacted. Fast forward to today, and he is 100 times better. Not like before the stroke, but able to function quite effectively.

The thing that seemed to help his memory recall and speech the most was just getting back into doing the things he loved to do. Fixing stuff around the house, repairing the vehicles, reading, etc.

About three years ago, he and my mom sold their house, seriously downsized, and moved into a condo full time in Branson. They love it, but it appears that all the brain/body stimulation he used to get from being much more active has fallen off and he has regressed a bit.

Our brains are fearfully and wonderfully made. They have an incredible ability to build new pathways and repair themselves. But, it takes continual brain use. I would advise doing as much as your care provider says your limits are and do it every day when possible.

I would also say to be EXTRA careful with power tools. You might have taken some steps backward in muscle memory and coordination that you are not aware of.

May God heal you quickly!!

Kind regards, Chris Charles
 
d_bondi said:
Mark. I am sorry to hear this happened to you, but agree that the relatively limited scope of damage is something you can work with.

I agree with Hank (@leehljp) to start easy and work your way up.

Also, if memory is the issue, fall back on written procedures. If you didn't have them documented already, do it now and follow them. It will help.

My father (87 later this month) had a few mild strokes this fall. Fortunately I was there visiting when it happened. Like you, he has very limited impact, but in his case it is his peripheral vision and word finding. His speech isn't impacted, just finding the right words sometimes. And his spelling. Dad was always the best speller I have ever known, and Mom, the worst. Now I hear him asking her how to spell something, First time in 63 years I ever heard that. The GREAT news, is that the impact honestly seems to be improving over time! I don't know how much is him compensating and how much is the brain rerouting for a solution, but I am extremely thankful that it was not worse and that he is improving. Perhaps the true gift is that he is not frustrated by this, he is just rolling with it, so I have no doubt that attitude makes a big difference!

Take Care, and I wish you the best as you work through this!

David
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Seconding all the above. Glad you are OK . The brain can relearn new routes to knowledge and practice helps.

stay keen , focus when you can and feel ready to and keep a positive mindset it makes a difference.

Happy Christmas
 
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