Now a kilted stroke survivor at 22.

[GMan]

My Dad had a stroke. When he was 21, before I was born, and lived to the age of 88. The key is to take care of yourself.

[Tarheel]

Having to take care of patients after a stroke is a challenge. The recovery rate and speed is remarkable from my experiences. The difference with a hospital gown and a kilt is that the opening is in the front. Better choice in my opinion. My best wishes for your recovery, the forum will be here when you can return with updates on your progress.

[John_Carrick]

Wishing you a speedy recovery

[Mike_Oettle]

Sorry to hear of your stroke, OKSooner. For what it’s worth, I met a man who had a heart attack when he was only 21.

You asked about our experiences, and what came to mind was getting dressed in hospital one morning in 2010 following an operation and remarking (in Afrikaans) to a fellow patient: “Underpants are a curse that goes hand in hand with trousers. Next year I’m getting a kilt.”
Following later operations I definitely wore kilts.
But then I just like wearing the kilt.
Hope your recovery goes well.
Regards,
Mike

[CDNSushi]

Moved to Misc. as it's a better home for this thread.

On another note, I'm glad you pulled through and are doing better, OKSooner. Glad to have you back. Be well!

[Downunder Kilt]

I had two minor strokes and one larger one 4weeks ago whilst in Bali. I spent a week in hospital. Apart from aslight weakness in my left arm I am fit as a fiddle and the specialists here at home predict that I will gain 95% fullstrength within 6 months. Although I don't recomend it. it was one hell of a way to give up smoking. listen to yor specialists mate and work onwhat is good for you

[O'Callaghan]

My grandad (not the Irish one) had two strokes in his 70s. The second one killed him, even though he was beginning to recover from the first one.

A bloke I worked with had a stroke at a young age and had to go back home to live with his parents as he could no longer write or speak, and still can't many years later. He uses a pointing device to communicate, including on FaceBook. Sometimes the days of the week are randomly included in what he 'says'. They must be close to other things he is trying to point to.

Well, that's enough being morbid. You are apparently doing much better than either of them. You are alive and typing coherently.

[Dughlas mor]

OKSooner, you have my thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery.
@Downunder Kilt, I`m glad to hear how well you are doing, and yes, that is a helluva way to quit smoking. I hope you are doing well with that.

[Liam]

I had two minor strokes and one larger one 4weeks ago whilst in Bali. I spent a week in hospital. Apart from aslight weakness in my left arm I am fit as a fiddle and the specialists here at home predict that I will gain 95% fullstrength within 6 months. Although I don't recomend it. it was one hell of a way to give up smoking. listen to yor specialists mate and work onwhat is good for you

Sorry to hear of your health issue, but glad to hear of your prognosis.