Smelling like roses
@GardenGerty (160721)
United States
June 8, 2017 8:38am CST
Well, Smelling Like Roses means things are sweet. However, my image is an Asiatic Lily in my garden blooming.
Things are sweet because hubby is home from the hospital, with no written restrictions. He only has a little weakness on the right side.
It turns out his episode was NOT a TIA or mini stroke, but was a full stroke to the left side of his brain. When you have brain damage it affects the opposite side, so he has weakness on the right side.
We did discover a couple of manageable heart problems, and he will be seen by a cardiologist soon. One of those problems possibly caused the stroke.
Bob plans to return to work on Monday. Both the physical therapist and the occupational therapist feel that the work he does will be therapeutic in getting his right side stronger. He is excited. He hates to not be working.
Our plans are that I will go to work with him, because I can, for the first week. I will keep an eye on him for that week.
I will point out that things like this can happen to anyone. He is fit, active, not a smoker, does not drink, and his cholesterol and triglycerides are excellent, yet he still had a stroke.
Pay attention to your health. Take care of yourself. Know the signs of heart attack and stroke. Love you all.
Thank you for the prayers and caring.
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19 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
8 Jun 17
So happy to read all this Heather.
Welcome home..love you too and tell Hubby we love him
Welcome home..love you too and tell Hubby we love him2 people like this
@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
He feels loved and cared for and optimistic.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jun 17
I'm so glad he's home and your home! I hope he stays in good health for a very long time now with no issues. Thank you for pointing out that he's healthy and active, most people do think it only happens to certain people.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
I will keep up the posts as we learn more. He gets depressed when he cannot work.
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@marguicha (223338)
• Chile
8 Jun 17
I am so happy that he is better. I´m glad that you can keep an eye on him. Don´t let him do too much at first.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
We had a very busy day yesterday and overdid it. We are taking it easy today.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@marguicha Oh, I know that. It is an easy mistake to make.
@marguicha (223338)
• Chile
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty We tend to do too much and then regret it
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Yes, it is. This has been a difficult year.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@Shavkat Relatives can be the pits.
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@Shavkat (140030)
• Philippines
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty I understand. I even had share with this difficulty. We are dealing with our evil relatives.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
He feels like it may have happened because he got dehydrated. I know we all need to take good care of ourselves.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
8 Jun 17
That is why I do a morning run, 5 kilometers to 10 kilometers and sometimes I do biking.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
He is seventy one years old, but is looking into taking up running again. This was not caused by lifestyle factors.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty wow he's amazing I hope I can reach that year and still running also
@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Liz sent one of those send to everyone things to me in messenger yesterday. It was all about the signs of a heart attack and what to do if you are alone when you have one etc. It was long and I did read it.
Good that he will be able to go back to work already.
We should have figured out to put some of the apps on your smartphone and you could have scanned stuff for points while he worked when you go with him.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
I had hoped to have some technology help when we did the shop hop, but did not get to it. We may make a point to come to Hutchinson soon, or Inman. We are waiting for a call back from the cardiologist right now. He has not had any "heart" signs, that we are aware of. You have a cardiologist, right?
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
8 Jun 17
Very good news about his recovery Heather.
The flower is beautiful and I am sure that you both will be fine.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
We are going to prioritize some things, like spending time together.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Jun 17
@GardenGerty
Good so glad to hear it.
Your well being comes first before anything.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Yes, it is really good. Not too much trouble with his hand. He wants to keep working, and I am sure I can help him achieve that goal while his hand is straggling. He sets his own hours and such so we can do this. I am glad to be able to.
@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Thanks for your care and concern. We honestly could not see the very first signs, but I do wish he had taken his aspirin the first time I told him to. I think I should carry some in my purse, actually. I have seen that recommended.
@Courtlynn (67083)
• United States
8 Jun 17
I am glad hes home! Yay! So soon to work.. glad you can be there with him.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Going back to work is feasible because he can take time off to rest if it is needed..
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Jun 17
That is wonderful news! I am sure he will fully recover with you there to make sure.
Yes I know about some of the problems that can cause a heart attack, Tony has been under the care of a heart doctor for a while, 10 years I think. He was sick last night with his.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
I am sitting here waiting for the referral to call us back so we can find out where we will need to go to see the cardiologist.
@valenyosas (14)
• Indonesia
9 Jun 17
Happy to hear he is doing fine! And also, your husband is not a smoker and does not drink but he still have a stroke? Damn, I need to start knowing the signs of stroke, not really for me since I'm still young, but for my parents since they seem like they're doing fine, which hopefully is true.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Even young people can have strokes. Take good care that you eat healthy, drink water and stay hydrated. Yes, watch and care for your parents.
@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Thank you very much my friend. You have a good day as well.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Jun 17
Sounds like things are moving int he right direction and believe me I know the signs of a stroke, been there done that.
Keep an eye on him, it will make you feel better!
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Yes, I do feel better knowing I can watch out for him, and spend time with him.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
10 Jun 17
Ohhh i'm so pleased he's back home with you ... and he's able to go back to work... Good news indeed...
