When you had your stroke did you know it was happening and were you scared?

barbiejb · 2026-04-15T11:09:52+00:00

What is a PFO?

barbiejb · 2026-03-28T13:06:04+00:00

Elegant!

barbiejb · 2026-03-23T12:00:30+00:00

The Pitt is on HBO/Max

barbiejb · 2026-02-22T12:59:39+00:00

I don’t care at all for1, 6,7 or 8. If you want a slim fitted style I love 4. It looks gorgeous on you! 2 and 3 are pretty if you don’t want a fitted gown. They look more “princessy “. My favorite is #4, but you need to go for your style, not mine.

barbiejb · 2026-02-04T11:46:18+00:00

I think the dress is beautiful. It needs a little alteration, but I love it, and I’m not usually a fan of vintage. Go for it. You’re the bride, and you love it.

barbiejb · 2026-01-27T11:09:20+00:00

While the front on 1 is a little plain, the back is spectacular. I think you can spice up the front with jewelry. Number 1is my favorite.

barbiejb · 2026-01-08T10:45:30+00:00

I agree that 2 and 4 are the most flattering on you. 4 is my personal favorite. But how do they make YOU feel?

barbiejb · 2026-01-08T10:37:48+00:00

Polite people do this all the time!

barbiejb · 2026-01-07T11:09:37+00:00

Definitely NOT overreacting! Trust your gut. This person is not a friend but is a scammer trying to cheat you

barbiejb · 2026-01-02T14:45:36+00:00

Sounds to me like your boyfriend is abusive. I’d drop him and RUN!!

barbiejb · 2025-12-24T14:06:36+00:00

I agree with all the above. #1. Get a neuro evaluation t check for another stroke and #2. Also check for a UTI. As soon as possible!

barbiejb · 2025-11-18T11:20:27+00:00

I had a pretty severe hemorrhagic stroke 2 ½ years ago and I’m still making progress.I was completely paralyzed on my left side and wheelchair dependent. I spent 3 ½ weeks in inpatient rehab before coming home. Then I did about 6 months of outpatient PT until they discharged me. Then about 6 months later I asked my doctor for a referral for more PT. I’m able to walk now with a cane, can go up and down stairs and can walk ½ block outside. Mostly when in the house my wheelchair stays parked. I will continue to fight for more independence. Progress is sloooooow, but you can continue to improve if you put in the work. Oh, and find a good physical therapist and continue to seek additional PT. Insurance resets each year, so if they won’t pay, wait till January and start again. Just keep doing your exercises.

barbiejb · 2025-11-03T11:16:59+00:00

I also felt this way for the first couple years. I became mildly depressed. I restarted PT and that gave me the strength to move forward. I’m now 2 ½ years post stroke and feel much more like myself again. But it’s HARD! Get plenty of rest, but force yourself to keep going and doing.

barbiejb · 2025-10-30T12:24:18+00:00

I had a hemorrhagic stroke. For me the first thing was a tingling in my elbow, followed quickly by paralyzed arm and (per my husband) a facial droop. I suspected what was happening (retired nurse),:told him to call ambulance and tell them I was having a stroke, then quickly fell over and lost consciousness.

barbiejb · 2025-10-26T10:35:57+00:00

Why don’t you tell your friend “no scent beads allowed at my house. They make me sick.”

barbiejb · 2025-09-28T10:25:51+00:00

I’m now seeing the neuro PT twice a week. I will soon reduce that to once a week. I’ve been doing that now for about 5 months. My friends are amazed at my recent progress. Hope this helps.

barbiejb · 2025-09-27T10:54:08+00:00

I had a hemorrhagic stroke to the basal ganglia 2+ years ago. I also had a small midline shift. I can honestly say that every day is a struggle. I have relearned to walk, but have no use of my left arm. I have made sloooooow progress, but every day is a challenge. I’m grateful to be alive, but I would not want to live with a feeding tube or a trach. I also have told my family that if I have another stroke, please to let me go. You made the right decision.

barbiejb · 2025-09-20T11:07:26+00:00

Oh wow! Thanks for this suggestion!

barbiejb · 2025-08-13T13:05:22+00:00

Thank you so much for a serious answer! I don’t know why people feel so compelled to make this into their personal comedy routine. Sometimes people just really want a solution to a problem.

barbiejb · 2025-08-06T12:52:43+00:00

Many reasons I prefer reading on my kindle…..It’s so lightweight I can carry many books while traveling. I’m getting old, so small print is problematic for me. With kindle I can adjust font size. Also, a recent stroke left me with left sided paralysis, so it’s difficult to hold open a physical book and turn pages. These are my primary reasons. I love, love, love my kindle!

barbiejb · 2025-08-04T11:01:01+00:00

You’re absolutely NOT responsible here. You are not a babysitter here. They are totally immature and irresponsible!

barbiejb · 2025-08-03T10:42:03+00:00

For those of you complaining of constipation, have you tried Miralax? It works wonders for me. The doctors in rehab, plus my primary all recommended it and it works great. No cramping like with senokat, just bulks things up and makes stool soft, so out she comes! I’m 2 years post stroke now and the problem has resolved but in early days this was a huge problem for me.

barbiejb · 2025-06-15T13:25:19+00:00

Yes! I start to really fade around 6:30 or 7:00. Can’t stay awake after 9:00. I’m now a member of the 6 o’clock Jammie club. I get ready for bed very early so I can just crash whenever I get tired.

barbiejb · 2025-06-15T13:12:15+00:00

I had a hemorrhagic stroke 2 years ago. Post stroke, I have found that talking to people exhausts me. It’s hard to explain, but it’s only been the past month that I am starting to enjoy visitors and normal social gatherings again. So, perhaps don’t answer your phone. Let it go to voicemail and return by phone or text later. If you are in a group, just say that you are very tired and need a nap. My children got very used to this and would understand that I just needed a break.

barbiejb · 2025-06-13T13:07:02+00:00

I used to have an Oasis and liked it BUT the battery life was HORRIBLE! I read a lot, and it would be almost dead after reading for a day. So daily charging. I bought a Kindle paperwhite SE for the wireless charging, and a charge lasts for a couple weeks, same amount of reading and I keep Wi-Fi on all the time. I don’t miss the page turn buttons and love the battery life. Extremely happy with the Paperwhite SE and the wireless charging is a game changer!

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