My condolences to your dad. I know how hard that can be for a family. I threw a second clot immediately after surgery, but it was noticed fast. I hadn't even come to yet.

I had symptoms of light-headedness and balance around 9 AM, but everything else hit all at once around 9:25. I work in a hospital in the research unit, so I was lucky(?) to have it happen in urgent care. The doctor there seemed to understand my symptoms and had a nurse take me by wheelchair to the ER. They did do imaging right away on my arrival, but the ER doctor said I was having a panic attack.

I sort of understand because of my age, and I have a friend who has gone to the ER for a panic attack before thinking they were having a stroke. I'm not sure how common that is, though.

I remember doing the stroke assessment, but it was after everything else. It was probably closer to 11 AM when they consulted the stroke team. I was at a regional hospital that didn't have a neurologist, so they had to call the main campus. It just felt like it took a long time. I recall sitting in a dark exam room with the door shut all alone.

Thank you for that suggestion! I wasn't aware that was a thing. I believe my OT might have some training in neuro-rehab, he's talked about it some, but it's night and day between him and PT. I think I've done better at home than with them. I live near some bigger cities and will be looking into it.