Replies: 28
| visibility 1
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 11:06 AM
|
|
I post this for several reasons:
1. I was a healthy person. Mid 40's, I workout daily along with jogging 6 miles everyday and have done that for over 20 years.
2. I've realized you do not have to be obese, a couch potato or whatever for something to hit you suddenly.
3. I had no warnings. In fact, a week prior I had a checkup and passed with flying colors. No blood pressure issues, nothing whatsoever.
4. I walked into a local convenience store for a bottle of water and that is pretty much the last thing i clearly remember before waking up in a hospital bed. I suddenly had a terrible headache, i could barely speak and could hardly see a thing.
5. I've had surgery and am currently rehabilitating.
6. I won't going to post this but have had several tigerney friends reaching out wondering why i no longer post.
7. My time posting here is probably over. I will check in from time to time but no more all day debates for me. I've spent enough time in front of computers at my job(don't know when I'll get back to that yet) and have realized when im not working, i owe my time to family.
8. I have enjoyed every one of you.
9. Men, don't be hardheaded, go to the doctor or local er if you have unusual pains.
|
|
|
|
All-In [46825]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 30733
Joined: 8/11/15
|
T's and P's OP. God Speed.
Nov 9, 2018, 11:09 AM
|
|
But this goes to show you, getting a finger in the butt professionally is a waste of time.
Unprofessionally, it's a great afternoon.
|
|
|
|
|
CU Medallion [64837]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 22718
Joined: 9/27/04
|
Re: T's and P's OP. God Speed.
Nov 9, 2018, 11:57 AM
|
|
That reminds me, I need to trim my fingernails before our meeting tonight.
|
|
|
|
|
CU Medallion [60043]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 22503
Joined: 5/24/17
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 11:12 AM
|
|
42 miles a week for 20 years? You should stay and have your hips and knees replaced. Wow, never known anyone that isn’t an elite runner run that much. You must have been wining races like a champ! Nice work.
Get well soon!
|
|
|
|
|
Heisman Winner [111698]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 73791
Joined: 9/10/03
|
Glad you are OK
Nov 9, 2018, 11:20 AM
|
|
I noticed one pupil was larger than the the this morning on my way out the door, but I was baked and the other one had not caught up yet.
|
|
|
|
|
Lot o points [155973]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 65839
Joined: 5/6/13
|
You're bringing home students now?***
Nov 9, 2018, 11:44 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heisman Winner [111698]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 73791
Joined: 9/10/03
|
Re: You're bringing home students now?***
Nov 9, 2018, 1:28 PM
|
|
still baked.
|
|
|
|
|
All-In [26698]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 15955
Joined: 4/12/07
|
Glad that you are recovering.
Nov 9, 2018, 11:22 AM
|
|
Since I just turned 40, this is a terrifying reminder that my days are numbered. Thanks.
But in all seriousness, glad you're doing better and I hope you recover fully.
|
|
|
|
|
All-In [28802]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 58393
Joined: 11/14/03
|
Well, that's awful. Glad you're ok now.
Nov 9, 2018, 11:48 AM
|
|
When you say "unusual pains," what are you referring to? Did you have unusual pains before the stroke happened?
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
Re: Well, that's awful. Glad you're ok now.
Nov 9, 2018, 11:59 AM
|
|
No, i had no warnings.
I am just speaking in general because you know how many men are, we will often wait as long as possible before seeing a Dr.
|
|
|
|
|
Orange Blooded [4995]
TigerPulse: 59%
Posts: 8298
Joined: 10/8/08
|
Re: Well, that's awful. Glad you're ok now.
Nov 9, 2018, 12:08 PM
|
|
Were they able to determine what caused it?
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
Re: Well, that's awful. Glad you're ok now.
Nov 9, 2018, 12:14 PM
|
|
Bloodclot
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [21614]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 23420
Joined: 8/16/03
|
Impossible to prevent? or did they tell you
Nov 9, 2018, 2:47 PM
|
|
that you should change something to try and prevent it again? I get that you say you were healthy, and you even got checked out... but was there anything you could have done?
It's just so #### scary.
I'm sincerely glad you came out OK. Reasonable brains are worth their weight in diamonds.
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
Re: Impossible to prevent? or did they tell you
Nov 9, 2018, 3:08 PM
|
|
More sleep.
I do pretty good with exercise, eating healthy, i only drink occasionally, etc.
The one area i fail is in sleep. I'm wide awake after about 4 to 5 hours of sleep on average. Occasionally I can get 8 or 9 hours.
|
|
|
|
|
All-In [28802]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 58393
Joined: 11/14/03
|
|
|
|
|
Oculus Spirit [81078]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 56152
Joined: 9/13/04
|
^^^Getting old***
Nov 9, 2018, 12:22 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110%er [6657]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 5001
Joined: 10/31/04
|
Wishing you a speedy and full recovery***
Nov 9, 2018, 11:49 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Orange Blooded [3520]
TigerPulse: 94%
Posts: 4253
Joined: 12/5/06
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 12:38 PM
|
|
Wishing you a successful recovery. Like someone else above...was surprised to see you still running that much at your age. Sounds like this gave you some perspective as well...which is probably your biggest blessing outside of survival.
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 2:16 PM
|
|
I think the running is now over, at least until my wife decides to take her eyes off of me. I'm blessed that she is taking care of me though.
Ill probably get back to it eventually, Dr's say I'm going to be fine because otherwise I'm a very healthy man. But, I'll probably stick to a mile or two in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13360]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 9886
Joined: 1/23/06
|
Thank You 1851 for the update
Nov 9, 2018, 1:07 PM
|
|
Wise words and best of luck with the recovery!
|
|
|
|
|
Oculus Spirit [93681]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 95428
Joined: 12/25/09
|
May God bless you.
Nov 9, 2018, 1:08 PM
|
|
I will think of you and pray for you often always wishing you the best. Rest my friend.
|
|
|
|
|
Legend [15492]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 18413
Joined: 12/10/14
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 1:21 PM
|
|
Glad you're ok my friend. Do what the docs tell you to do and hopefully one day you'll have the strength to vote liberal.
(Hope you get well soon!)
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 1:26 PM
|
|
I do vote Democrat.
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
|
|
|
|
All-In [42197]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 38274
Joined: 11/30/98
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 2:11 PM
|
|
Hey man, I'm really sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you're posting strong today. I hope you come back, but I feel what you're saying. Too many other important things in life. Maybe we all need to remember that.
Keep fighting and best wishes to you on your recovery. Cheers.
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 2:19 PM
|
|
I feel better today than I have since it happened plus the kiddos are at school so kinda bored.
In about an hour, it'll be family time.
Thanks for the post.
|
|
|
|
|
Commissioner [941]
TigerPulse: 76%
Posts: 833
Joined: 7/30/01
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 9, 2018, 2:43 PM
|
|
I appreciate your post. I just turned 70 in August. Doc appt last month and came out with flying colors. My Doc said, "You could live a long time", to which I responded, "Hey! My dad died at 67 and my mom died at 84 … both with strokes … so Doc, 67 plus 84 divided by 2 equals 75.5, so I've got 5.5 years left with any luck." He responded by saying, "Yeah … but they didn't have me as their doctor." When I said, "That's pretty arrogant for a crummy GP.", he said, "I'll see you in 6 months", and as I was going out the door I said, "I'll take that as a limited lifetime guarantee!"
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [13605]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 12897
Joined: 8/10/13
|
Re: A little over a month ago, i had a stroke
Nov 15, 2018, 6:44 PM
|
|
Thank you
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [10157]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 13971
Joined: 7/31/04
|
Sorry to hear that.
Nov 16, 2018, 2:28 PM
|
|
T's & P's
|
|
|
|
Replies: 28
| visibility 1
|
|
|