lizzy

hello everyone got rushed into hosptial this weekend had some kind of fit really scared me .was just wondering has any one else had same the thing happen to them. doctor's did'nt really know why it happend xxx

Hi everyone Question time....got my first six month check-up at the hospital early may I am wondering if anyone could tell me what happens at the appointment . Feeling a little bit nervous thank you poeple

I think your right I've been overdoing it lately,been out with my friends and family a lot .Think i've tried keeping up with everyone else but I just can't do it anymore

think a trip to the doctors is in order (god I hate that place )Thanks for all the hugs Ladies and Support

hi everyone,not feeling too great I've had a constant headache for 5 days, it feels like someone is pinching me in the side of my head, back pain,It makes me so tired and feel a hundred years old.started worring about the future again, Lost my positive attitude! and I don't like it I want it back NOW! xx

I went for a jog on the 29 th Dec passed out,I had a brain aneurysm and it had burst causing brain hemorrhage. The surgeon told me if i didn't have a operation, I could be dead in two weeks and I could die on the operating table or be disabled .Ive never been so scared in my life ...I tell ya But on the bright side. Finally, it's been officially proven I have brains ha ha xxx

BTG..... is like a breath of fresh air,feels like I've been holding my breath forever,when I was in hospital I was so scared I thought I'd never get out and when I got out of hospital I was afraid I would go back.But now I've found BTG... I know the way I feel is normal I can finally breathe again thank you everyone xx

Hi Lisa,I'm sorry things are rough right now You are definitely not alone I Promise You,I feel exactly the same I get upset so easily. my poor family have been through so much,now all I can do is cry:( it's not that i'm not grateful to be here But I just can't help it. But I just know things will get better take care and all the very best lizzy x

ha ha i'm not easily led astray Michelle...only when alcohol is involved, haven't had much of that lately.A bit scared to drink at the moment really don't want to make my headaches worse sounds like a good plan sally to me more rest = more quality time with my family will have to live with the guilt ( Guilt is my middle name being a catholic in all ) . hope you all had a good weekend! x

Hi maryb, I have three kids, well ones adult now lol .I feel so guilty sometimes for going for a sleep in the daytime,so used to looking after everyone .

but if I don't have a kip,I get more tired And upset . take care and all the very best lizzy

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone I feel better knowing I have poeple who understnd me too.

looking forward to wessex meeting "coffee and cake sounds great ! " lol Have great day everyone, it's nearly the weekend.... yippee!!!!

Lizzy hi & welcome to btg, sorry I won't get too close but i am suffering from the mother of all throat infections right now & Donna seems to have caught it off me & I don't want anyone else to catch it!!

I too was treated at Wessex( as you are in Souhtampton I assume you were? & as much as it pains me to say it you are very early in your recovery. Before you run away from the screen shrieking in frustration it is a huge thing that you've been through & the SAH nurses estimates of 3-6 months recovery are mainly based on physica recovery & does not take into account the fatigue we all suffer. At 2 months I was just about taking my son to school but getting a taxi back (we live on a hill)& then my hubby was picking up both up at lunchtime. That was the limit of what I could do & sometimes I would arrive at school breathless & sweaty & shaking!! I was able to be on my own but was housebound really as didn't drive until the Oct (I was clipped in June). The 2 flights of stairs to our bedroom felt like Ben Nevis & i would frequently go back to bed during the day to sleep.

It really is about taking things one step at a time. listening to your body when it's tired & drinking lots of water for the headaches, thankfully they don't last forever & I rarely have one now (2 years this June) & when I do paracetamol & lots of water is the top tip.

A few of us Hants people have met at the Wessex meets which are proving to be very helpful & the next one is April if you'd like to come.

I know what you mean about the school run and house work is a thing of the past at the moment lol thanks for all the tips p.s I wanted to go to the wessex meet in feb but slept in... all the best lizzy

Hi Lizzy welcome to the site look forward tochatting to you

donna

Thank you Donna,That means a lot .take care and all the very best lizzy

Hi Lizzy

Warm welcome to the site, glad you found us.

You are early in recovery it take time hun, I used to miss the old me not now, you'll find lots of support here....

Thanks Louise,So glad I found this place, It's good to know I'm not alone all the best lizzy x

Hi Lizzy,

Welcome to BTG. This site is full of fantastic support, advice and friendships.

You're in very early days of your recovery. Have you read 'a letter from your brain' on the home page under inspiration? I still read it often, it's a fantastic bit of writing.

Also I recommend reading 'the spoon theory' on line, I've told many family and friends to read it because it is the best way to explain how things are for me now. I'll often refer to my spoons!!

Have patience and understanding with yourself.

Oh and drink plenty of water, it really does help with the headaches.

Take care and keep smiling,

SarahLou Xx

Hi Sarahlou, I'll give it a read thanks I'll drink more water too .thanks so much and take care lizzy xx

Hi lizzy welcome to btg. Look forward to chatting sometimr. Jess.xxx

thanks Jess x

Hi Lizzy

You'll find lots of people on here going through the same and willing to offer support and encouragement to you. Did you have to go through surgery at the time? How are you coping now?

Michelle x

Hi Michelle I went through brain aneurysm coiling surgery, feeling very tired and weak .I am still trying to come to terms with what happened . lizzy x

Hi everyone I had sah just over two months ago now, tired all the time and lots of headaches . miss the old me running around doing things for myself. find it hard to explain to my family and friends :/ x