did read jill bolte taylor book, was helpful didnt even really understand what a stroke was till i had one... just woke up and couldnt move was scared shitless.very ,very hard but im fighting hard to recover and not giving up hard to go from being so strong and healthy to disabled....even have the stupid hndicap placard....eeek.....damn
i have only recently had access to a computer as i was in hospital for over a year... im hping all my friends will see this post as i am unable to contact you individually.. last time i posted about how i cut my foot very badly and contracted a very bad blood poisening well it was a medicine resisttant staph infectionthat over took my heart and cut off oxygen to my brain causing me to have a severe stroke it left me completely ndparylized on the left side of my body and in a wheelchair for now.. when i first started getting very sick i opted to go and stay with who i thought was a good friend[a man id known for many years i was afraid to be alone cuz i was so very sick instead of helping me he basically tried to pimp me out and kept screaming at me to 'call my guys and ask for money.some of you did come to my aid and i thank you from the bottom of my heart i am left feeling so ashamed and humiliated as i have always been one to pay my debts etc. he left me laying there unconscious for 4 days before another friend yelled at him to call 911 i spent 2 weeks in ICU at UCLA then over a year at a recovory hospital.i m now living in lancaster CA BECAUSE THE COST OF LIVING IS MUCH LESS OUT HERE I FINALLY QUALIFIED FOR diability and live in a low income housing apartment as i am completly unable to work yet in any way. i am working very ,VERY hard at my physical therapy can walk a few yards with a cane but dtill nothing with my left arm or hand not giving up though, may never be 100 percent butwill keep at it to get as close to it as i can you all have meant so much to me for all the years i providedi love you all and terribly miss being part of the TER family , love and a thousand kisses, EVE MCGUIRE xoxoxox
If you're not already familiar with these books, you should read them soon
The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge M.D.
My Stroke of Insight by Jilll Bolte Taylor PhD
Love and Best wishes for your continuing adventure!
did read jill bolte taylor book, was helpful didnt even really understand what a stroke was till i had one... just woke up and couldnt move was scared shitless.very ,very hard but im fighting hard to recover and not giving up hard to go from being so strong and healthy to disabled....even have the stupid hndicap placard....eeek.....damn
I hope for a speedy recovery for you. Your bright smile with your beautiful lips and cat like eyes will always shine through even the darkest of times. I know you will never give up or give in to despair. Much love and strength to you, sweet girl. God bless.
You Are A Remarkable Woman & Love Your Motivation.
Here's Some Hugs & Kisses For You, Eve.
Lick Lick,
Ashley
i am so sorry to hear about your struggle and I wish nothing but the best for you.
My aunt recently had a stroke Christmas eve and I understand the pain you have been through.
Its a day to day struggle but with every day that goes by you will get stronger.
I missed seeing your post and ad on the boards, so its nice to see you posting again.
All the best to you and keep up the fight, you are a strong woman,
Ken
What a story, I'm so sorry to hear about that! This could happen to any of use a lot easier than we realize. The evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria is a big growing risk that has the potential to make even what is considered routing surgery much more risky. Right now India seems to be ground zero for this where people are dieing on a regular basis from infections that once would have been easy to treat.
Just don't ever give up hope. The brain does have the ability to heal to some extent and basically rewire itself. But it does take time. I knew someone who once had a bad impact type brain injury that put her in a coma. She did make a full recovery but it took a lot of time and effort. Her brain had to relearn to do certain things. Time and determination to heal are the keys. You're on the right track with the physical therapy. I hope the best of luck to you in your recovery!
Your return is truly heartening.
Welcome back!
Eve, I'm so sorry you've had to deal with all this- it sounds horrible and exhausting and painful. I am so glad that folks from TER stepped up to help you out, and I wish you all the best (and lots of support!) in healing and regaining stability. You deserve great things and good people. Thank you for sharing your strength and vulnerability.
xoxo
H
Such a tragic occurrence, but I have to say an amazing source of inspiration the way you tell it. Deciding to move forward with determination like that takes guts, guts I'm not sure I would have myself. Get well, have faith, and look forward to more living.
Sweetheart Eve: WOW-So sorry to hear all of this Sweetheart, you do not deserve any of this. We met in April of 2009 and you were one of the best lovers I have seen. So Sweet Caring Passionate Sexy and just wonderful and fabulous!! Please stay strong Sweetheart as you have all along this journey, and all of us who know you will continue to pray for you!! God answers prayers and performs miracles-ABSOLUTELY FOR SURE, and we are asking for a miracle for you so you can get back to the same Great, & WONDERFUL person were before all of this. We love you to death and know that we are all pulling for you and a great recovery. Thanks so much for letting us know your recent story. How can we help you Sweetheart!! Just ask and we will help you!! Do you have some people who are helping you-I Pray so!! You have a great attitude and are a very positive, strong, and loving person so stay strong and you will overcome all of this with all our help and the Prayers from all of us that LOVE YOU DEARLY!! It has been a long time since we talked, and I was wondering how to find you-God brought us together again!! LOVE YOU SWEETHEART XOXOXOXOXO, MANY HUGS AND KISSES -PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED AS YOU CAN. YOU WILL MAKE IT FOR SURE. WHAT YOU CAN BELIEVE WILL COME TURE SO STAY STRONG ALWAYS!! XOXOXOXO THUNDER4U22
PS send me a PM with your e-mail PLEASE XOXOXO Thunder
so sorry, please get well and take care of yourself
Eve
Heartbreaking to hear about the events that happen. I can only wish and pray you get better. You will get back to 100%! You're strong and will do it. And I hope that POS that didn't help gets his
Love ya!
i love you too baby, miss our ooil covered sessions.........yummy.xo
MRSA is tough on people, but you are tougher than most. I Know you will recover and reclaim your life back. We're all rooting for you.
Eve, I wondered what happened to you. I am so sorry this happened and wish you a very speedy recovery. I think they are quite a lot of guys on TER who would have helped in many different ways if they knew your situation. I certainly am one of them. Keep us posted as to your progress