Don’t be Stressed!

These are trying times! The one thing I have to say is don’t stress. When people are given a medical situation and don’t know what to do, they stress.

I like to do Chores!

I know what you are thinking, so before you order me a strait jacket let me explain.

I’m Blessed

I’m blessed I survived my stroke and all the medical complications. I just saw a video of me from two years ago when I was walking with my physical therapist. I was shocked at how unstable I was. I couldn’t stand up without someone holding me. I have changed so much in 2 ½ years. Just the other day, I stood and hugged my mom when we were leaving my parents’ house, and she said, “I forgot how tall you are.”

My Stepdaughter Turns 20 Today!

I am so very proud of Gillian. But this blog isn’t about her, it’s about me. Am I a good stepmother, did I give her good advice, did she like me? Step parenting is different than parenting and being a step parent without any children of your own is not easy. I couldn’t tell you how many times I cried on Walters shoulder over the years.

What does a stroke feel like?

I had a friend ask me that and I wonder how many other people want to know. I don’t remember the stroke itself but I remember the hour or so before, I was having pains in my stomach (I thought it was my lapband). I went to the emergency room, they couldn’t figure it out until my nurse saw my face drooping and said she’s having a stroke. All hell broke out.

Two Year Funk!

This is my two year anniversary being a stroke survivor. I am thankful to say that I survived a massive stroke. Unfortunately, I’m in a funk, both physically and mentally. I’m hoping writing this blog will help me rekindle my spirits.

Thank you to my husband!

Today is our tenth wedding anniversary and I want to say a couple of things about my wonderful husband. I found having a stable and sane head around is a blessing. Let me explain.

Handicap Parking

On Tuesday afternoon, Walter and I went to Walmart. To our surprise, all the handicap parking spots were taken (about 20 of them). We had to park in a spot away from other cars because I needed room to get in my wheelchair. No walking for me because it was too far. Since all the handicap spots were taken, I assumed I would see a lot of physically handicapped people in Walmart (at least 20), but I didn’t. No people in wheelchairs, no people with canes, and I only saw one person riding a powered cart. What have we become? I blame the government and doctors for the problem.

Year-End Medical Report

I had check-up appointments with all of my doctors to get a year-end report of how I’m doing medically. I see all my doctors every six months.

A bit of advice - I get all my prescriptions from one doctor (my primary) and suggest everyone should. I have so many, it’s hard to keep track of them all (3 for blood pressure alone). I print the medicine list from my patient portal whenever I go to other doctors. 

I’m Done!

I’m done with therapy. I appreciate & love all the therapists that worked with me throughout my recovery. I know I wasn’t always the easy loveable patient that I portray now. Rehab Without Walls discharged me after five months, and I told my therapists that I was going to take some time off from therapy. My therapists got me to agree to resume outpatient physical therapy after one month. But I don’t want to do it. I talked to all my doctors, and as long as I continue walking and working my arm as much as I do, I won’t need therapy. (Even Dr. Urquidez said this!)

Showing Our Age!

Do you know what a Big Chief Tablet is? Did you use one in school? If you answered yes to either one of these questions, you are showing your age, too.