[TheForge] Denial won't work -- call 911 if you have symptoms...

[J. Petrila]

I had a bad type 2 dcs hit which is basically a stroke created by a bubble..

My left side was/is affected and I had to do a lot of facial exercises to
get things somewhat even..  my whole left side still droops but it's not
that noticeable by most because of the extensive rehab I put myself
through..


This happened when I was 35...  physical therapy will help a bunch and also
the desire to be/make better..   there will always be damage but for myself
I dont let it stand in my way..

On Thu, Oct 18, 2018, 6:39 AM Bruce . <freemab222 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks.
> Fortunately, her speech wasn't much affected -- just a trifle slurred.
> Otherwise your advice looks good.
> She gets out of the hospital today.
> Bruce
> NJ
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 2:40 AM jerry Frost <akfrosty at mtaonline.net>
> wrote:
>
> > You're welcome Bruce, it helped us a lot. Regaining her left hand
> dexterity
> > isn't really an oxymoron. She wants to get her left hand working Right
> > doesn't she?
> >
> > It's been 9 years for me and I still have a little smirk when I smile.
> > Makes
> > me NOT want to go before a judge.
> >
> > Good for you Bruce get her snarl up to speed again. You won't have to
> try,
> > for stroke and TBI survivors getting a handle on anger can be a real
> > process. Try not to react, she won't be able to help it.
> >
> > Don't beat around the bush trying not to hurt her feelings when you tell
> > her
> > things. Be nice but be direct, for example: "Stop playing with your
> food."
> > "your socks don't match," She cant talk anymore, let's go."
> >
> > We have issues, I never had a very good off switch, not it's all but gone
> > entirely. I'll say inappropriate things without realizing it or say
> > something I THINK is funny and offend or insult folks.
> >
> > It's a learning experience for everybody involved, polish up your
> > observational skills and put on your learning cap buddy, you're both
> going
> > to need em.
> >
> > Just being home will make her feel better and improve the healing. Does
> she
> > have a pet? A warm furry laying quietly in your lap makes a HUGE
> > difference.
> > On some of my bad days I'd doze off and wake up with two dogs and two
> cats
> > sleeping in my lap. They know when you need a little loving and come help
> > you.
> >
> > Good advice Bruce. Having your affairs in order, living will, powers of
> > attorney, etc. squared away can keep you out of deep trouble when you
> > recover or don't.
> >
> > My mother didn't fill out a DNR order though she made her whishes plenty
> > clear to Shannon and myself. Unfortunately the power of attorney didn't
> > include the power to unplug her. Seeing as I'm still alive Shannon
> couldn't
> > make the decision as next of kin it would take both of us so I flew down
> to
> > sign the paper and witness her last 15 minutes.
> >
> > Living will, powers of attorney, will, DNR if that's your wish, etc.
> > Leaving
> > it all on your friends or relatives is really painful hard on them.
> >
> > Be well Brother. We're pulling for you.
> >
> > Jer
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce .
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 5:45 PM
> > To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
> > Subject: Re: [TheForge] Denial won't work -- call 911 if you have
> > symptoms...
> >
> > Thanks, Frosty,
> > I've just ordered the book.
> > She's working diligently to get her left-hand dexterity (an oxymoron if
> > I've
> > ever seen one) back.  There's still a sag in her face, but her smile is
> > almost normal.  Curiously it's her snarl that's suffered the most, but
> I'm
> > sure I'll give her plenty reason to exercise that!
> > She would have gone home tonight but was just too tired after an all-day
> > wait for a procedure!  So she'll be going home tomorrow.
> >
> > Which, BTW, brings up another matter all should consider:  Get your
> > documents together:  Living Will (a.k.a. Advanced Directive) and Power of
> > Attorney.  The former tells everyone what you want done to/for you if
> > you're
> > incapacitated, and who should make any such decisions.  The latter gives
> > someone you trust the ability to handle your finances (which may be only
> > while your disabled or at any time at all, depending how it's written).
> > (You DON'T want some anonymous court-appointed person acting on your
> > behalf.)  We were fortunate that she had these documents in the works and
> > we
> > were able to get them signed and notarized while in the hospital.
> > (The third document, of course, is your will, which needs no
> explanation.)
> > Bruce NJ
> >
> >
> >
> >
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