I will be away from this board for a while. I enjoy reading the various opinions and analysis of current events, even if some of them are “out there” by a lot. I don’t know if or when I will be back.
On Saturday morning my life blew up in spectacular fashion in seconds. My wife had a massive left side stroke while talking to her girl friends after a women’s only 5K race. She was standing next to an ER nurse and a dentist, and 50 feet from a fully staffed ALS unit that was in standby. She was in the ER 12 minutes after the event, given TPA 10 minutes after that, and the stroke still completed before they could do anything. She is on life support in the Neurologic ICU in grave condition. The only possible saving grace is she is left handed, very left handed, and left handed people have speech and motor control centers in other places. The fact that the left side infracted is not necessarily a death warrant. We are in a wait and see.
I would like to wish everyone fair winds and following seas. I have been so out of touch that I found out someone took a shot at Trump last night. I keep getting asked if I’m alright and I don’t know how to answer - I don’t know what is par for someone in my situation. I guess I’m going to find out.
I’m hoping for the best for you and your wife.
Last year my wife was diagnosed with 2 cancers, both rare and aggressive - and after a year of surgeries, chemo and radiation - we had hoped for some time off from cancer. Sadly, after only a month ‘off’, cancer has returned to her liver and it’s not looking good. We are still positive and planning a great future together.
I will be away from this board for a while. I enjoy reading the various opinions and analysis of current events, even if some of them are “out there” by a lot. I don’t know if or when I will be back.
On Saturday morning my life blew up in spectacular fashion in seconds. My wife had a massive left side stroke while talking to her girl friends after a women’s only 5K race. She was standing next to an ER nurse and a dentist, and 50 feet from a fully staffed ALS unit that was in standby. She was in the ER 12 minutes after the event, given TPA 10 minutes after that, and the stroke still completed before they could do anything. She is on life support in the Neurologic ICU in grave condition. The only possible saving grace is she is left handed, very left handed, and left handed people have speech and motor control centers in other places. The fact that the left side infracted is not necessarily a death warrant. We are in a wait and see.
I would like to wish everyone fair winds and following seas. I have been so out of touch that I found out someone took a shot at Trump last night. I keep getting asked if I’m alright and I don’t know how to answer - I don’t know what is par for someone in my situation. I guess I’m going to find out.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Wishing your wife a speedy recover and your family the strength to fight through all of this.
I am so sorry to hear about this. I believe that the speed with which one receives treatment for strokes makes a huge difference, so I hope that that works in her favor. Either way, I wish you and her the best and look forward to you joining us soon to say that she’s better and recovering.
Best wishes and stay safe. Thank you for letting us know.
AJ - There is no par for this, there is only managing everything and getting better. Your wife seems to be receiving all the correct and best care, so I pray that she responds to the care and quickly.
Take care of her, but do not forget to care for yourself, as well. I wish you both the best.
My thoughts are with you and your wife, hoping for a successful recovery. She must be a great woman since she’s a lefty. Please let us know how things are going and in order to help take care of your wife, take care of yourself.
So very sorry to hear the news and I wish and your wife the best.
Try to keep in mind the breadth and depth of both professional and personal experiences here in the LR. You know this community will always be here for support as needed.