dawn_b_adams Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi everyone. I haven’t been on here in a few days. Sunday night, my hubby fell in the bathroom and was taken to the ER. They did a bunch of tests, and determined he has suffered a stroke. The good news is that it is a small one, and he has an excellent chance at a full recovery. He will be in the hospital a few more days, before being transferred to a skilled nursing facility that specializes in stroke rehabilitation. Prognosis is anywhere from 3-6 months. I’ve been visiting him in the hospital every day, and he is in the neuro unit at the hospital. They are taking very good care of him. I feel like it’s so quiet at home without him. He has done a couple of stints in nursing homes and has had a previous stroke in 2014 shortly after his quadruple heart bypass surgery. So he has been through a lot. I’d appreciate prayers for him and for me too. Thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 You have my prayers! My mom had a stroke in April 2012. She woke up one morning and couldn't see right. I took her to her eye doctor(because she had had eye surgery on her right eye a month before) and he said get her to a hospital right now. We found out she'd had a stroke. She has made a full recovery thank god. The only thing that lingers for her is a sensitivity to bright lights like in stores. She gets dizzy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaJones Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Dawn, really hard to hear this. Will keep you both in my prayers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach6 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 14 hours ago, dawn_b_adams said: Hi everyone. I haven’t been on here in a few days. Sunday night, my hubby fell in the bathroom and was taken to the ER. They did a bunch of tests, and determined he has suffered a stroke. The good news is that it is a small one, and he has an excellent chance at a full recovery. He will be in the hospital a few more days, before being transferred to a skilled nursing facility that specializes in stroke rehabilitation. Prognosis is anywhere from 3-6 months. I’ve been visiting him in the hospital every day, and he is in the neuro unit at the hospital. They are taking very good care of him. I feel like it’s so quiet at home without him. He has done a couple of stints in nursing homes and has had a previous stroke in 2014 shortly after his quadruple heart bypass surgery. So he has been through a lot. I’d appreciate prayers for him and for me too. Thanks. Will keep you in my prayers I hope he makes a full recovery 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Sorry to hear this, dawn_b_adams. Wishing your husband a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnleona Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Prayers for a quick recovery. Take care of yourself also. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bal Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Very sad news. Wish your husband a quick recovery. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesmom Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Oh no. Sending up prayers for your family. I hope he has a speedy recovery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunastargazer Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Dawn, I'm so sorry to hear about this. You will be in my heart and mind. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn_b_adams Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers. It hit me that it's been a little over two years since this happened. So many things have happened since then with covid and everything else. Unfortunately my husband never really recovered, and is permanently at the nursing home. He and I have both come to terms with this, him maybe better than I have dealt with it. It's hard being by myself, and I really miss his physical presence. He needs around the clock care, as he can't do too much physically. He can feed himself, but they have to dress, bathe, and toilet him. Mind wise he's still quite sharp, and keeps up with current events by watching news and sports. I physically see him once a week, and he calls me 3-4 times on the phone daily. He's happy and understands. Many times, he asks how I'm doing. Sometimes I lie and tell him I'm okay when I'm not. He's been through enough. He doesn't need to hear about my difficult mental health. I really appreciate all the love from you all. I'm grateful and thankful for everything I have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach6 Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 3/13/2022 at 2:49 PM, dawn_b_adams said: Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers. It hit me that it's been a little over two years since this happened. So many things have happened since then with covid and everything else. Unfortunately my husband never really recovered, and is permanently at the nursing home. He and I have both come to terms with this, him maybe better than I have dealt with it. It's hard being by myself, and I really miss his physical presence. He needs around the clock care, as he can't do too much physically. He can feed himself, but they have to dress, bathe, and toilet him. Mind wise he's still quite sharp, and keeps up with current events by watching news and sports. I physically see him once a week, and he calls me 3-4 times on the phone daily. He's happy and understands. Many times, he asks how I'm doing. Sometimes I lie and tell him I'm okay when I'm not. He's been through enough. He doesn't need to hear about my difficult mental health. I really appreciate all the love from you all. I'm grateful and thankful for everything I have. Dawn, Must be very hard for you my husband had a Stroke when he was 46 he had to retire because he couldn't resume his job of working at Amtrak but I am lucky that he is at least home with me but he can't do all the things he used to be able to do So very sorry that you are going through this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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