On going
It's been a week in rehab. Some ups and downs, mostly downs. If i quietly lay down I can pretend it's all good. That nothing is wrong. I didn't post yesterday as I had an episode in physical therapy, I started shaking. My right arm was hurting. My heart was trying to exit my chest, It wasn't a heart attack, wrong arm hurting.
Ringing in my head is terrible, they have me on three liters of oxygen. Somehow i don't think that's good, confusion is constant companion. It's funny but they have me on oxycodone, It doesn't help the pain but does help the ringing in my head.
A nurse just took my blood pressure. The place is waking up coming alive, It's Sunday { I just checked } Thank you for all the support .
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Asteria 4 months ago 8
" when i speak i don't make sense , only when i write and reread what i have wrote i can understand me ."
@nytwatch1 then you need to write and reread and work from there. You are further ahead than a lot of people I know, and while it would be nice to know they why and how you are where you are, leave that until later. Right now do what you understand and let the other stuff work itself out when you are ready.
Rigel 4 months ago 6
Brain injuries heal…..just slowly so it’s frustrating. Stick with the rehab, stay positive. You will get better! If you did have a stroke, you're doing pretty damn good. Coherent posts, milking the nursing care, and keeping your friends informed. Hang in there. Things will improve.
TrinaStarr 4 months ago 9
@nytwatch1 ❤ how often do you think that you can get here? Can you get to your messages? I know someone who would like to send you something to take your mind off of things for awhile. ❤😏
That Australian 4 months ago 8
@nytwatch1
Well I'll say this ...don't be overly concerned right now about what you can and can't do ... sure you find it distressing ...I get that ... with what's occurred it's understandable you feel that way ... give yourself time so as to allow healing to take place ... Maybe, just maybe your friend the "Dude" was on the right track ... who knows ? ...
Years an years ago I saw my own mother go down with a stroke right in front of me ....I too couldn't make sense of what happened & I wasn't the one ... I learnt that theses things can change your life in a moment of time ... What you've related is near identical to what took place with my mother, then over a matter of weeks her various affected ambulatory & sensory functions stabilised as piece at a time fell into place ...
From what I'm reading your in good hands and being taken care of ... well !!! ... Your here & that matters ... take one day at a time ... you'll find your way back ...
And I'll keep checking for your latest as I'm sure others will ... maybe even goose the nurse ...lol
Now smile yer ole bugger 😁
nytwatch1 4 months ago 6
@Asteria I'm scared 'There is things happening to me I don't understand . I'm confused much of the time , Iwas told I had a stroke and hit my head . Or did I hit my head and then had a stroke? I'm seeing double all of the time , My head hurts , Being in a nursing home is not sexy or kinky . It's just embarrassing . I feel that I need to apology for everything I do , A male nurse gave me a bath , damnit i told him i was sorry so many times . How much is the "mass" in my head causing? Will I ride again? @ThatAustralian will I need people to dress me or undress me . I can't remember any one's name ,seldom their faces . Will I live by myself again . ? Will I be someone else's problem ? Hell I can't even wipe my own ass . they brought me my lunch . i'm not hungry . questions , all i have are questions , no one can or will answer me . when i speak i don't make sense , only when i write and reread what i have wrote i can understand me .
Asteria 4 months ago 9
@nytwatch1 just post what you can when you can and I may send you a little something in a private message if you would like. I am hoping the best for you. 🌹
That Australian 4 months ago 7
See ... the brain is working ... your here to keep us all informed on your progress ... Better than the alternative huh
Now just let those good nursies look after you & you'll be up an firing on all cylinders in no time
🦘