Winb143

I used to be all doom and gloom until I came on here and I had mine in 2009 but shunt woke me up in 2010  !!

All the people on here were happy and laughing and then I realised, there is a life after an SAH xx

I agree with Casey Helen let's get as many as we can behind us and always have a smile at the ready, as I read somewhere when you smile sadness cannot push it's way in.  Now I look a fool but feel Great.   Happy Anni'versary past and yet to come xx

No Stress xxxx

Love

Win

Maya,

Have a good Christmas and  try not to let it spoil Christmas xx (it is okay for me to say it)!!

At least you know they are watching it and whatever happens we have had it also Tina with her clipping and just look at her now xx

Me with my coiling oops better not look too close to me ha  xx

Good luck and as Tina said but in my words keep in touch and any time you feel down come on here and type what is worrying you.

It helps so much this site xx xx

Win xxxxxx

Hi Maya

I had coiling and as Tina said it is less invasive, I have platinum (I think) coils in my head.

Eyesight has got bad since SAH but then it could be my age ugh 70 no 71 now  omg I am an oldun.

Was 63 nearly 64 when I had my coiling done,  I do not remember a thing phew lol !!

Worth a few bob now ha  xx

Good luck on whatever procedure you have, but on here you get those who were clipped and then others who were coiled.

If you get worried just come on here and talk it out,  I had an itchy and hot head but that was my shunt scar as I had hydrocephalus. Bathed head in salt water as my family swear by it.

Keep Well and I have heard a smile can stop you feeling sad, now how true this is I do not know but glad I had a real fun Mum who always made me smile, fond memories of us getting in trouble xx

Love

Win xxxx

Hi Myra,

Easy does it, and drink water as others have said.

You will get there but it is a long haul so rest up and relax and no Stress !!! My Surgeon told me that one xx

We have a lot saying "We were discharged without knowing what happens next"  So  join the club, my husband had a male nurse who worked with the surgeon he could call.  So when he got worried he'd call on the nurse.  I think we need a link after being discharged as there is a loophole there .

Keep singing and smiling and do not overdo it (sing when head feels better xx)

Good luck

Win xxxxxxxxxxx

Debs,

Weather can make your head feel bad as me and Daffs have spoken about it,  I call it my barometer head and when the weather is overcast the pressure builds up and you feel like your head will go again.   Still see/speak to someone in case and even if it puts your mind at rest, you will have peace of mind.

Good luck and hope head feels better soon xx

Love

Win xx 

Maya,

Let us know how it went when you feel up to it xx

Hope all is well with you and everything went to plan xx

Love

Win

Hi Debs,

Have you had stress recently,  as when my family tell me there tales of woe's since SAH I cannot take their problems, and then I get a bad head and I mean all stressed out and teary.  I have to tell them I cannot take it.

Hope you feel better soon and all what Clare said xx

Many times I've had a good rant on here and just putting it down makes me feel better.  Sometimes I have  typed with tears falling.

Get head sorted and to know it is a headache and nothing else will calm your fears and no fears, no stress !!

Good luck and hope headaches go, but see someone who knows about headaches and understands you ie speak to someone who knows your history xxx Good luck

All what Super said and check the date  is correct  !! Like 9th December.2016 Friday and watch out for Keith's jokes for Christmas build up !!

Good luck hope you feel better

Win x Roger over and out. lol oops Graham

We all do it Jan, question is this normal from now on, will it ever go away and so on  xx

You are doing great and don't beat yourself up on a down day.

Love ya pal and keep smiling xx hands out smiles to anyone who might need one xxxx

Night All xxxx

Jan,

You do get good days and slow days, well I do on slower days when I feel like yuk, I take to my bed  or come on here and smile at your posts.

It is the nature of the beast/SAH.  We think we are doing good then, Wham in comes an off day, Tears and feeling sorry for myself and wanting not talk to anyone around me (I Could have put moody moo but thought better of it) Tactful Win!!

Don't be disheartened, I woke up and my hand shook and I jumped back into bed with another pill.  Awoke about an hour ago and touch wood feel better.  Holds hand out to Jan "look no shakes".  Now you can either have a good cry and get it out of your system.  Or whatever you like to do as today is your day to do as you want.

Hope you feel better. Mrs Normal xxxxx

Love

Win xx xx

 Hope all is well with you Graham, and you are coming on well.

If you ever get on a downer pop into Green room for a chat and give vent, You also Wendy.

Keep Bright and chirpy it helps 

Win xxxx Green Room remember it !!  My Orders !! Over and Out xx

Hi Colin,

I had my SAH in 2009 and after the OT's trying to teach me to walk play games etc, they gave me a balloon to hit !!

Hydrocephalus and doing what you are told to do,  did not mix in my cuckoo land head.

My Family were told to grieve who I was as I'll never be the same again, and stopped all work with me.

I had a shunt fitted in 2010 and it was like a light going on, Win was back !! 

My Daughter told me about this site and have come on leaps and bounds, so remember when others give up on you, never give up.

I was tapping my foot to music and thought if I can tap my foot I can walk.  I tried but legs were so weak and back aches but I kept on.

I practised walking without hubby knowing and I stood up and took 2 steps before I needed help as back ached.

I'll cut it short,  when he/hubs knew I could get up he bought me a zimmer frame for Christmas to get me around house.  Now I walk back to our car after shopping in wheelchair but I will get there one day so Never Give Up !!

Good luck Colin and welcome to BTG xx sing and tap feet okay xx

Winb143 xxx Best Pressie I ever had my Zimmer Frame.  Got me off Bot !! And I now get privacy in loo xx

If you can manage a happy thought or a smile once a day Renfield then you have this beat, but we do need to bring laughter back in our life.

I know we aren't all ready to start thinking happy thoughts but it has helped me no end.  Never give up on your dreams either.

Now be Well and a happy soul if possible xx

Wishing you well

Win xxxx

Suzi,

Thank your lucky stars as by the time I have got dog off my lap,  heaved myself up lol (Excess Baggage) Waddled to door all that is there is a note saying we called and no one was home  lol ..I shout "give me time Hold on I'm coming" at the top of my voice.  All to no avail !!

I wasn't very friendly after I had my SAH but my brother got me out of bed and I sat with him on settee and he sang to me and I joined in.

It made me feel back in the real world again xx

Good luck xxx

Win xxxx

I'm about to sing Renfield block/cover ears

Keep Well xxx

Win

Hi again Renfield,

The mouth thing sounds painful,  Oh and good luck on the Scan I was more scared of getting results back, as you say in case !! But was signed off after shunt for Hydrocephelus was put in.  Saw Surgeon once more and all cleared they said. 

Fingers crossed for you.

Keep Well

Win 

Hi Renfield,

Sounds like you got away easy if any SAH can be easy.

I agree with Sami on the drinking of water.

My memory is really bad and I had Ventriculitis and Sepsis while in hospital.  So took me an age to get there.

They said I wouldn't walk but 60/100 yards and then lower back pains set in.

Good you have come out of it quite well it seems , so wish you well and keep in touch

Regards

Winb143  x

Hi David,

Welcome to BTG, I was making a curry when I passed out, I was in cuckooland for approx. I year. 

Then had a shunt fitted and it woke me up from all sorts of weird dreams.  But at least I am awake now !!

I think we are very lucky to be here as I had Ventriculitis, UTI followed by Sepsis !!

My Daughter and Hubby took it in turns to make sure I wasn't left alone.   Without them I do not know where I'd be.

I find this site good as it helped my Daughter and myself.

I wish you well in all you do as you have been through it.

Take care and welcome to the Shunters club. j/k.

Good luck in all you do

WinB143 xx

You have done well Julie,

Bet you are glad it is over now ..phew rough time for you all xx

No where near ready for Christmas.  I am so glad you are on the mend it is a long haul and you will get good days and  some when you want to sleep.  You will get there though xx

Good luck and thanks for keeping us informed of your progress and Well Done You and Family and hope you forgot about birthday cake  now lol  Ohhh shh Win lol xxxx

It is a relief when you see others that have been through it Tracy and you think to yourself "phew I am not the only one who has had this"

There is a life after SAH so you have to keep a smile close at hand at all times, and keep stress free, pretty hard to do that but I sing when I feel

uptight, it is my way of getting rid of Stress !! lol My poor Family xx

Keep typing any worries you have on here it really helps xx

Catch you later

Win (again) lol  xx

Hi Suzi

All what Tina has put ditto xx

Perhaps the stress wasn't helping but good job the nasty things are out. 

Now come and do some wallpapering for me as me and Hubs are so useless lol. Apart from when I was ill xx

Take your time and be happy, well done you xxxx

Hi Tracy

When I first come on here I used to get giddy,  so yes drink as much water as you can, and is it when you stand you get giddy?

I used to get giddy a year after coiling,  I was told to first swing legs out of bed then sit there and then get up all at a slower pace than before SAH, then stand and wait then do what you was going to do...water is a must though xx (Doesn't help if you need toilet lol).

Welcome to Behind the Grey and if you are worried see Dr, as stress is bad for us and we need laughter in our lives.

Good luck

WinB143/Win

If you are ever on a downer Maya just pop your head in Green Room and have a chat about all and sundry ..It helps to know we are not alone in this xx

Keep talking and when you feel better perhaps a smile xx

Love

Win

Take care of yourself Sammy and of course Daughter, can you get help there ? xx

Wishing you all the Best Again xxx

Win  xxxxxx

Good luck Maya and may all go well with you xxx