Knocked Down, But Not Knocked Out Yet / myLot

Paso Robles, California

February 19, 2023 5:54pm CST

I had a stroke on April 26,2022. At first my right side wouldn’t move, but now I can almost walk. I have aphasia, that means I talk nonsense. I am a bit better with writing, though not much. Thank God I can still read. That's all I can do now. I thought I'd check in .What's happened here while I've been gone?

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25 responses

Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160952)

• United States

20 Feb 23

I am glad you are improving. Strokes can be discouraging. Not many things have changed. We grow older, we lose some, we gain some, but we hang together.

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Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

20 Feb 23

I couldn't I have put it so clearly myself.

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joy

@MGjhaud (23240)

• Philippines

20 Feb 23

My father had a minor stroke in 2021 and we've been helping him with mobility. He can still talk and walk but his overall health has changed since. You look lovely and I'm glad you're making progress. Take care.

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Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

21 Feb 23

Thanks! You make me blush! I'm making progress everyday with God's help. I hope your father's health continues to improve.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (182193)

• United States

20 Feb 23

I agree with RamaSandra. You look good for all you have been through. Mylot is mylot, never seems to change too much.

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Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

20 Feb 23

Mylot is place of peace. Too many changes aren't healthy.

Anna

@LadyDuck (472097)

• Switzerland

20 Feb 23

I am so sorry, I wondered what happened to you. You have lost a lot of weight but you look good now.

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Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

21 Feb 23

Hospital food would do that! I don't recommend that way.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472097)

• Switzerland

21 Feb 23

@bagarad

I know that hospital food did the same to my Mom.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (80748)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Feb 23

I have to say you look good. Virtual hugs to you and glad you have progressed so much. I will put you in my prayers. Nothing much in my life just writing online as usual and taking care of my two cats Ringo and Morticia. Many blessings to you,

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Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

20 Feb 23

Thank you for praying. I could feel the support.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61633)

• Centralia, Washington

20 Feb 23

You have a lovely smile. I've lived West side in my state for almost a year now. I'm glad you are doing better.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (137756)

• India

20 Feb 23

Good to see you. Looking at the positive side is the way to go as you have

Sanjeev

@sjvg1976 (41290)

• Delhi, India

21 Feb 23

Glad to see you here and to know that you are improving. I was wondering as didn't see you here for a long time.

rebelann1949

@rebelann (112969)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Feb 23

I hope things will start to get a whole lot better for you especially with speech.

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Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

20 Feb 23

I hope so too. I long to communicate again.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112969)

• El Paso, Texas

20 Feb 23

I pray you'll be able to soon. At least you can write what you want to say but that isn't always easy as I have found out here on Mylot.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

20 Feb 23

I had missed you. Glad you are getting better. Sorry you had a stroke

Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

20 Feb 23

I have missed you as well.

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Kimberley

@mom210 (9115)

• United States

12 Oct 23

great job on not letting it keep you down. Keep working on improving. A friend from church would not take the physical therapy to help him get going again and is now bedridden. It is so sad. he's a dear friend.

Kelli M

@spiderdust (14760)

• San Jose, California

20 Feb 23

I'm glad you're improving! I'm sorry about the aphasia, that's got to be frustrating.

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Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

21 Feb 23

Believe me, it is. That makes my comments much shorter now than they used be.

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Kelli M

@spiderdust (14760)

• San Jose, California

21 Feb 23

@bagarad I imagine so. It's still nice to be able to communicate with you, even if it's not how you want it to be.

peachpurple

@peachpurple (13961)

• Malaysia

20 Feb 23

Oh dear. My mom had stroke, one side of her body was paralyzed, went tcm to unblock clogged blood. Luckily she could move both sides but she cannot walk , she had her right leg amputated due to diabetes. Now shr has dementia. Partly. You are lucky indeed

Barbara Radisavlejvic

@bagarad (14283)

• Paso Robles, California

20 Feb 23

I am blessed, indeed, so of me is left. I don't have any answers for why it's this way. I we'll get our on the other side. Love, peace, and prayers.

CarolDM

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Feb 23

There you are. So happy to see you. I wish you well with your symptoms Barbara. All is well in my world. No reason to complain. Nice to see your smile as well.

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (47667)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

20 Feb 23

Do you think your bout of covid had anything to do with your stroke? And will you be able to get back to your writing career? Wishing you all the best.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317242)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

20 Feb 23

I'm glad you are doing well with what you've been through. I'm getting ready to publish two more books.

Shiva

@Shiva49 (26774)

• Singapore

20 Feb 23

Good to see you again. I do hope you are on the way to full recovery.

Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (19585)

• London, England

20 Feb 23

Very sorry to hear this, but glad you are recovering. God speed on your journey back to health

Icydoll

@Icydoll (36717)

• India

20 Feb 23

Good to see you . I'm glad about your progress, take care my friend.

Jim Bauer

@porwest (92589)

• United States

20 Feb 23

Very sorry to hear about your stroke, and it explains your absense quite a bit. But it seems like you are pulling through like a true trooper. Glad to hear things are getting better for you and you are making progress. Great to see you here.