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
 
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