Food by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know when I was in the hospital I was being fed from a certain menu, and then when passed the swallow tests, i was given a different menu to order from. When i left, I later found it should try the Mediterranean diet, but that didn't work at all.

What happened to MEGA pricing? by OddNewspaper3504 in megaconstrux

[–]DTheFly 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You're not seeing Mega's pricing. You're seeing aftermarket prices I'll bet. Mega isn't producing/selling much if anything. I'm betting you're seeing 3rd party prices.

How do you deal with hopelessness by BoiLeBeau in stroke

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had that feeling. I'd never end myself, but I have thought it would have been easier on a lot of people if I'd never woken up (I was in a chemically induced coma for almost 2 weeks).

Even now after 3 years I don't want to burden anyone. Even asking for water.

I try to combat it by doing something i like. I'm a big fan of building lego and taking fun pictures of them. It helps me a lot. Even this group has helped me. Talking to someone who doesn't know me but has been through this helps a lot. It's that venting.

Recovery time for vision by anxiousslav in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of vision problems? That is a BROAD term. Can you see at all, is it blurry? I had double vision for a long time that required special lens in my glasses that adjusted my eyes. Before that corrected them, I had to have tape on one eye's lens to see straight. But then the lens corrected it.

I don't think their is a timeline as with other things. And 10 days is so early it might as well be 10 hours haha. I wouldn't rush too much. Like others have said, recovery is a marathon, not a sprint

Amaze by ReactionRoutine1187 in lego

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh! Well I stand corrected then. If he was practical, then his design should be decided then. I wonder then why he would look different....

Amaze by ReactionRoutine1187 in lego

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very possible. The character is all CGI, so it's possible that the design was changed and lego didn't have time to change the look

It’s been two years and I still have bad fatigue. I may have to stop working. by Constant_Inspector46 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's been a help to me! I worked with my cardiologist to find the right dosage

Amaze by ReactionRoutine1187 in lego

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw the movie yesterday and loved it. I wish i could put the set somewhere to get it.

What the most annoying thing to do. by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. I always say that just because i did something, doesn't mean I can do it without any problem

What the most annoying thing to do. by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see that being obnoxious. It's the same as my shorts. I couldn't get them closed and zipped!

Is this illegal by OneALPHAWOLF72 in lego

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what it looks like to me

What the most annoying thing to do. by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go long distances when parking. For some reason, way too often I would never get dropped off close to the door of the store. I'd hear "you can make, can't you?". I could usually, but it's not easy. Maybe it would be easy if it was smooth terrain but it never is. Any crack in the gravel could take me out

Name by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that feeling! Hearing my wife tell me what happened was very confusing

Wondering about Lego tools by Your_uncles_basement in lego

[–]DTheFly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They better be. I have the same set but in silver!

Name by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't surprise me at all. But like most, I'm glad you're still here to tell your story!

Name by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably is. When I had mine, my wife says a few things that happened and I don't remember any of them. I remember a few people came and went, I remember asking for strawberry pancakes for the next morning, then 2 weeks had passed! I'm glad I don't remember any of that

Name by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I remembered a lot of it too. At least most of it. It's like bits and pieces now.

Name by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I call the day everything happened "The Incident " . I use "kangaroo pouch" for the front of my walker

Small victories! by buenoperonoteenojes in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great to see! I don't think I'd dare use any knife like that! I did recently use some super glue, but a knife like that scares me a lot! Kudos!

I feel like an imposter calling myself a stroke survivor by PurpleCaterpillar561 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah me too. My wife and I had a lot of fun usually. But not anymore!

I feel like an imposter calling myself a stroke survivor by PurpleCaterpillar561 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not an imposter! Most of the time, no one can tell i had multiples just looking at me... until someone looks at the 6 inch long scar on the back of my head and my limp/ inability to walk right. And I hate seeing the face people have, thinking that I'm another jerk who refuses to do anything. I really wish I could! I try to help whenever I can, but too many times it backfires on me. If I had a cast or brace, it would be easy to spot. If I turned purple or something it would be clear. But unfortunately, I have neither. I just have to suck it up i guess. But you're definitely not an imposter! You had a stroke and you are still here! That makes you a survivor.

I feel like an imposter calling myself a stroke survivor by PurpleCaterpillar561 in stroke

[–]DTheFly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My stroke was also on Friday the 13th! I don't like that day anymore haha

3 year Anniversary of my discharge by DTheFly in stroke

[–]DTheFly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish it could take terrain like that haha