Karen

A big thank you to Louise for her very kind and generous donation to BTG! x

Missing him ... I can't even read what I've written. Take care all and keep well. xx

With a big thank you to Les' wife Sandra, to his sons, family and friends for the amazing and very generous gift of £1,100 to help support and run Behind the Gray. This amount was raised after a donation fund was set up by the family as a tribute to our dear friend Les. (Macca) With this gift it means Les (Macca) leaves a legacy of this site continuing to run for years to come allowing us all, old and new members alike, to honour the gentle kindness of our friend, moderator and fellow SAH survivor but continuing to follow his example. Les always came ready to listen, he gave hope where it was missing, kindness and understanding to all and some of the best advice this forum has known. If you ever read a post from Les you knew it came from the heart. Let’s honour that. Les knew how valuable it was to be supported and he knew instinctively to be caring and imparted the knowledge of his own recovery experience and how much it mattered to help make someone else's day that little bit easier. Les will leave his digital legacy with us ... his words of wisdom, kindness and humour will stay with us and will also bring much comfort to those who in future years come to the website for help and support. Myself and all of the staff/team at Behind the Gray hugely miss the presence of Les. x Thank you so much to all of his family and friends for helping Behind the Gray and ensuring that we can provide the help and support to future survivors. We are totally overwhelmed by your generosity. xx

A big thank you to Subs and Mrs Subs for a very generous donation. It will keep BTG up and running for a further 6 months, which is just brilliant! x

With many thanks to all of those members who made a monthly donation towards BTG funds in October. It's very much appreciated! x

With many thanks to John for his monthly donation to help keep BTG running. Very much appreciated. x

With many thanks to all of those members who've made a monthly donation towards BTG funds in August and September. It's very much appreciated! x

Doonhammer, I have the aura but don't have the numbness. I would go and get yourself checked out. I wish you well...x

With many thanks to ann_calgary for her very kind donation. ❤️ x

With many thanks to all of those members who've made a monthly donation towards BTG funds in July and August. It's very much appreciated! x

With many thanks to Katow for her very kind donation and message ❤️ x

With many thanks to Daffodil for her very kind donation in memory of Win. ❤️x

Thinking of you Sarah and your Dad .... more hugs from me too ... xx

With many thanks to Jess, for her very kind donation. 😊 x

I've clapped and rattled for the NHS and Win.... what an emotional day ... love and hugs to all....xx

I've stuck a big heart on my window for Win .... It's next to a big basket of teddies and at 8pm ... I'm going to bang on a saucepan and rattle it, like no one has even seen! xx

Oh my goodness Sarah, I'm just so shocked to hear that our lovely, funny and beautiful Win has passed away. Win was a big part of our little online family ....I'm going to miss her so very much Sarah and I just don't have the words .... I know how much she loved you, Al and Tilly and I send you all my love and sincere condolences .... she was one heck of a lady! ❤️ xxx

With many thanks to those members who are making a monthly donation towards BTG funds.....It's very much appreciated! x Also, a big thank you to Marobinson71 for a very generous donation and it will help to keep BTG up and running for a further 3 months, which is fantastic! Thank you guys! x

With the Coronavirus taking hold and jobs being at risk ....and the current climate of uncertainty, I would urge members to cancel their monthly paypal contribution to BTG. BTG is in a good position financially and looking at the figures we're able to pay the bills, approximately for the next 12 months. We can always fund raise and pick up the pace once this virus is over and when everyone's in a better position. Take care all and many thanks. x

With many thanks to all who've donated in February and the beginning of March.... it's very much appreciated! xx

With many thanks to Johnnie M for his very kind and generous donation! x Also with many thanks to you guys who make a regular monthly contribution towards the running cost of the site! x It's very much appreciated. x

Jenni, just keep the faith and 4 months is very early on.... you will improve over the next few months and years....you won't be stuck with this. My bleed affected my right eye/muscle ... I had double vision and other, but with the help of glasses, it's got better and better. Try to judge yourself from when you left hospital and not before you had the bleed ... try to remember that your little girl is much better with you, rather than without you ... each hug and cuddle is precious ... walking her to school is a great accomplishment and a precious moment ... you will get better......don't be hard on yourself. It's normal to want to stay in bed and rest up in the early months ... don't feel guilty for needing that rest ... fit it in, when you need to and your little girl won't mind you snuggling up on the sofa and watching the tv. Take care and be kind to yourself ...xx

With many thanks to Catwoman23 for her very kind and generous donation! Thank you so much! xx

With many thanks to all who've donated with a monthly donation to BTG in December....it's very much appreciated and you really help to keep the website functioning and the support ongoing! x With many thanks to Louise and Kathy too, for their very kind and generous donation x... I'm blown away by the kindness from you all.... Thank you so much! xx

Hey Jenni, you didn't make it any worse and some people have a post coital migraine head, which is nothing to do with a SAH. There are lots of different accounts on the website of peoples experiences. I wasn't operated on straight away and it wasn't straight forward. I can only say, that you're early days into recovery ... it can take 3 months for the blood to fully dissapate down the spinal cord. Keep your fluids up/hydrated and make sure that you rest up when you need to. I would say that yes, you need to let things settle - re: eyesight. They're looking after you and understand your situation. There's not many of us who've had to stop driving long term ... keep positive and even at 14 years post SAH, I'm still seeing improvement. x