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Post by rigga on Jan 28, 2024 17:28:01 GMT 1
Unfortunately I suffered a brain bleed on the 14th October, wife was faced with the options of me being bed ridden, or in a wheelchair.
Fortunately it's not that bad, I have full functionality, am able to move around almost as unaffected, but I have walking issues, need a stick to prevent me falling over outside, inside I'm fine , can get to the toilet and kitchen without too much effort.
Bur I'm banned from driving, and no idea when, if ever I'll get back on the road, maybe just a time delay, maybe a retest, I'm unsure currently, but in the meantime , two cars and three bikes sit idle.
Not after sympathy, shit happens , and after three months in a hospital and five weeks in a residential home for brain injuries, I have seen the what actual suffering is, and I've had it real easy, I'll get better, over time, but I have had it so easy compared to some out there.
Take care all, you never know when it's your time, considered myself to be fairly fit and healthy, not any more.
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Post by abar121 on Jan 28, 2024 17:30:00 GMT 1
Sorry to hear that, hope you recover as much as possible.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jan 28, 2024 17:43:12 GMT 1
I hope you get your licence back and make a good recovery.
I bet your glad you took early retirement
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Post by alankelly on Jan 28, 2024 18:10:00 GMT 1
Sorry to hear that Rigga
Best wishes and wishing you hopefully a good and speedy recovery
Best wishes Al
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Post by rigga on Jan 28, 2024 18:17:01 GMT 1
Dunno why this is here, anyone able to move it to general?
Yes been retired for a couple of year's. Sure id have been paid while off, but have plenty of time to recuperate, lots of walking outside currently, and treadmill inside which I was using in the care home.
Big shout out to the girls in west Heath house here in Birmingham, always a smile on their face, and so willing to help if they can. And they helped so Much to get me walking again, couldn't do it when I arrived
Never been in this situation before, always been in control of my life and its direction, but now I'm not in control of anything, still have a procedure to face in the coming months, which has complications .
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Post by mouse on Jan 28, 2024 18:31:03 GMT 1
That's awful. I really hope you make a full, complete and speedy recovery.
All the best
Mouse
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Post by arrow on Jan 28, 2024 18:37:34 GMT 1
Really sorry to hear this. Like you say shit happens, and we all live our lives without knowing what's round the corner. All the best to you for a full recovery.
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Post by 4l04ever on Jan 28, 2024 18:41:04 GMT 1
Sorry to hear that. I hope you recover well.
As you say, you never know when sh1t will happen, so ride while you can.
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Post by rigga on Jan 28, 2024 19:47:23 GMT 1
Sorry to hear that. I hope you recover well. As you say, you never know when sh1t will happen, so ride while you can. Thats the point, I can't ride. Everyone else enjoy your bikes |
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Post by dusty350 on Jan 28, 2024 19:50:45 GMT 1
Sorry to hear this Rigga  Happy to hear you are here to tell the tale, and that you are recovering. Progress may be slow, but it's still progress - just take each day as it comes. In my last year at work I volunteered as a Fire Service Co Responder, did the course (Immediate Emergency Care) and then had a real shock at the amount of young ish people having strokes, heart attacks and Cardiac arrests  It's far more common than I ever realised in people of an age that you wouldn't think would be affected. The positive is you have plenty of years ahead of you to continue your recovery, and hopefully get back to fighting fit and hooning around on your Lc  Best Wishes Dusty  |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 28, 2024 20:13:17 GMT 1
OH FFS, that's nightmare stuff
Speedy recovery mate and hopefully get back out on a bike at some point but could have been so much worse
Steve
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Post by headcoats on Jan 28, 2024 20:13:37 GMT 1
Being in your 50's is a minefield 🙈
Brother in-law had a stroke and brother had lung cancer (both in recovery) ,I seem to constantly having bits of skin cancer chopped out and have something dodgy on my nose at the moment🙄
All the best with your recovery and hold onto those bikes 😉
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Post by arrdy350 on Jan 28, 2024 20:15:39 GMT 1
Sorry to hear this Rigga
Wishing you a speedy recovery and back to riding the bikes.
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Post by davecroucher57v on Jan 28, 2024 20:34:27 GMT 1
a honda to start back.
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Post by reedpete on Jan 28, 2024 20:59:18 GMT 1
Riggs, lots said by others already so I’m just sending the best of luck.
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Post by peddrotzr on Jan 28, 2024 21:01:52 GMT 1
I am really sorry to hear this.
Best wishes with your recovery.
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Post by avb on Jan 28, 2024 21:11:25 GMT 1
Bloody hell ragga only talking about the LC bodywork you had off me today
Glad your on the mend its tough having major health issues
Seems you have a wonderful wife helping you through
I had a a heart attack last September having stents fitted puts new outlook on life
Stay strong mate and things will improve
Andy
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Post by rigga on Jan 28, 2024 21:30:35 GMT 1
Things have been bad, thankfully the dark days seem behind me.
Wife has been wonderful throughout, took loads of major decisions, which have all panned out ok.
Was at the hospital or brain injury place every day without fail, really couldn't have wanted more.
Yes can't drive or ride, but I could have been so much worse than I am.
As said not looking for sympathy, but posting to make folk aware, things change in a blink of an eye, enjoy life while you can.
Had a stent fitted through my groin up to my brain stem to stop the flow of blood, thankfully thats worked well and seems permanent.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Jan 28, 2024 21:56:53 GMT 1
So sorry to hear this, and wish you well.
Thanks for sharing, it makes you realise how vulnerable we are at our stage of life.
Stay strong and good luck.
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Post by donkeychomp on Jan 28, 2024 22:40:23 GMT 1
That's awful. I know you're not asking for symapthy but you're going to get some. I've got everything crossed here hoping you have a full recovery and can get back on the bikes. As mentioned before, don't be tempted to sell them. That's admitting defeat. Please keep us all informed with your progress.
Alex
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Post by ringding on Jan 28, 2024 22:46:49 GMT 1
Strewth Rigga. That must have been terrifying, for you and your wife.
You seem to have a good approach to it, not stressing over the things you can't control. I hope you make as full a recovery as possible. Wishing you both all the best.
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Post by billbott on Jan 28, 2024 23:15:25 GMT 1
Nothing more to add other than my own best wishes along with everyone else’s
We should all be grateful for what we have. My mates brother in law (same age as me, 56) went into hospital last Wednesday and died on Friday of meningitis. Prior to that he was as fit and well as anyone 😐
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Post by 4l04ever on Jan 29, 2024 0:24:52 GMT 1
Sorry to hear that. I hope you recover well. As you say, you never know when sh1t will happen, so ride while you can. Thats the point, I can't ride. Everyone else enjoy your bikes Could you go on the back until you are fit enough to ride again? Think of what you can do, rather than what you can't do. |
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Post by JonW on Jan 29, 2024 1:21:38 GMT 1
Really sorry to hear this mate, but very pleased youve made so much recovery already. Hope thats continues.
Totally agree with what you said about learning how much worse other people can be when you spend time in hospital. Its a real eye opener and serves to stop anyone feeling sorry for themselves.
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Post by urbantangleweed on Jan 29, 2024 9:12:24 GMT 1
Sorry to hear this and I hope you make as full a recovery as possible in the coming months.
One of my best pals suffered a stroke about the same time as you had your situation, he's now struggling with many things which before were simple tasks but hopefully, as time passes, his brain will make new pathways so he can have something like the quality of life he always had.
Most of the people I know seem to be of the age where anything can happen at any time. I find it all rather troubling.
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Post by rigga on Jan 29, 2024 10:38:33 GMT 1
Im glad this has had the replies I expected, and wanted, all positive, and in the spirit it was intended, look out for yourselves and others close to you.
Things change so fast its unbelievable .
My life now is so different.
But.
Im not dead, although I was brought back.
Im not paralyzed
Im not stuck in a care home hating life, which I most certainly would be.
Things could be better, but the whole point of this thread is to highlight that things can change without warning, life can be so different to the one you now know.
Be prepared to face that challenge, because it won't go away all by itself.
Im fine, ill survive and get through this shit, who knows, in a years time it could be just a memory, but if any of the wise words on here help any one of you, then its worthwhile.
Take care all.
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Post by urbantangleweed on Jan 29, 2024 10:54:12 GMT 1
Things will improve, but it will take time. The most difficult thing is to be patient and not get frustrated by your limited capabilities. For now, work with what you CAN do, not what you USED to be able to do.
I had a major health battle 5 years ago which got so bad I really didn't think I was going to win. Neither did those closest to me.
But here I am, 5 years on and still here. Yes, some things are now very different to how they were, some things I am not capable of any longer, but, I have learned to work with what the situation now is and to be honest, some things are now better than they were. I do life differently now, some people are like that after a massive health scare, some return to making life as difficult as they could possibly be, some people remain forever angry at what they've been through and the changes it made.
Physically, things generally improve over time, it's the mental situation these things leave behind that is often the biggest hurdle to overcome. It can be done though, I'm living proof!
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Post by Robbieben on Jan 29, 2024 11:16:04 GMT 1
Sorry to hear of your troubles, great to see and hear your positivity.
My brother in law had 2 strokes, 1 minor and one major within 2 weeks of each other in Nov 2022, like you he had his driving license taken off him. On a positive note he now has his license back and is driving again. He had to sit a short test, about 20 minutes or so to be passed fit to drive, he did have a couple of hours tuition beforehand from a driving school which he was authorised to do by DVLA. Hopefully this gives you something to work towards and hopefully regain your license.
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Post by veg on Jan 29, 2024 11:22:37 GMT 1
Jesus Rigga. As above just take care of yourself, sounds like the wife has been a real little gem. Sending my best wishes to you buddy. It may take some time but sounds as though you are focusing on the positives. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Tim
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Post by tony2stroke on Jan 29, 2024 20:22:38 GMT 1
Sorry to hear this, I hope you can stay positive, look forward and recover fully.
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It's far more common than I ever realised in people of an age that you wouldn't think would be affected.
