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Posted on: Tue, Feb 12 2008 7:43 AM

Posted by: johnnyg472 Posts: 3

My name is John.I had a stroke in March of 2005 at the age of 48. I am very fortunate and try to focus on what I can do rather than my limitations. My main trouble is with reading and retention. For 22 years I worked on Wall street ;which I enjoyed tremendously. I recently started part-time in a supermarket. It is nice to get out of the house and have a purpose. Allow me to share 1 of my favorite sayings" It's always to soon to quit'. Thank you.

Posted on: Tue, Feb 12 2008 7:58 AM

Posted by: shellGVchick Posts: 1,261

Hi John,

Nice to meet you I'm Shelley.  Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself.   Sorry to hear about your stroke, you have a great attitude about looking at the positive things you can do.  I think its great your finding enjoyment in getting out, like you said Wall Street, or a Supermarket, it's something, and it is so important to stay active, not just for your body but mentally.  This is a great place full of some of the best people I've ever met, always willing to take time to talk with you and help you out.  I haven't been here very long and it's addictive after a while. You feel validated when you find someone who truly understands and can relate to you and is not just giving you the line of " I understand" and their BS.

I'm sure I'll see you around.  Take Care. 

Posted on: Tue, Feb 12 2008 8:14 AM

Posted by: CNo64 Posts: 154

Can I ever relate to this statement: You feel validated when you find someone who truly understands and can relate to you and is not just giving you the line of " I understand" and their BS.

I wish I had a dime for every able-bodied person who's told me something like, "I understand what you're going through; when I broke my arm, I had to do physical therapy, so I know all about it!" or "When I broke my toe, I couldn't walk right for a whole month, and it was *awful!*

I'm not saying that able-bodied people never suffer pain or go through hard times, because they do, but please don't insist, "I understand; I've gone through the same thing!" unless you *have.*

Posted on: Tue, Feb 12 2008 8:44 AM

Posted by: Wheelin Rev Posts: 837

Hi John,

Welcome to Disaboom! You have found a GREAT community that you will be able to relate to. My best to you!

Dave

Posted on: Tue, Feb 12 2008 9:03 AM

Posted by: CNo64 Posts: 154

John, I'm glad you found us!

I haven't been here long, myself.
I had a massive stroke at the rather unlikely age of 36(looong story), and had been used to being very active. I was fortunate to retain my speech/language functions, but I find it more difficult to concentrate than before my stroke.

It was a tremendous blessing when I was asked to be webmanager for my church's web site.That helped me to feel that I can still contribute, that God is not "through" with me.

You may spoil the supermarket for any other employee! I'll bet they rarely get someone of your caliber.

Posted on: Tue, Feb 12 2008 9:14 PM

Posted by: GYFROMLA Posts: 4

Hi John,

I am 48 and had a strpoke in 2006 which left my left side paralyzed but I can now move myleft arm,hand,& leg but I can't flrex my left foot;

I stil have my speech,memory and cognition( I have an MBA from Wharton);

I have accepted my stroke and have stopped looking for THE MAGIC BULLET in stroke Rehab- there isn't one!;

It will just take time;

I have come to accept that I can still do al the things i used to do but now I have to do them differently 

My full time job right now is to get strong and healthy

Be well,

George

Posted on: Tue, Feb 12 2008 9:37 PM

Posted by: Lieslmcq Posts: 2,303

Hi John,

Welcome to disaboom! I've had somewhere around 20 strokes and I know what it's like to go from being very active to something... else. I used to be a runner, had a very active life. Now, I'm just excited when I don't have to go back to bed when I get home from teaching. It's certainly quite a thing, isn't it?

 Glad you found us!

Liesl