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:-DHi Ash good news! Thanks for keeping us up dated!Sounds as though mum is doing really well and is being a good patient too:-D I hope your mum continues to make such good progress and you have her home soon.Take care of yourself and stay strong:-D Much love and my very best wishes. Maggie xxx

Hi Zoe I really hope you get alot of support when Richard comes home ,you must remember to look after yourself Zoe you have alot on your plate and will need all the strength you can mustre. Good luck and keep us posted. Big Hugs xxx

Hi Tina and welcome,am happy your recovery is a speedy one and that your doing so well. I send my very best wishes and look forward to hearing more from you.

:roll:Kelv take no noticeof the other two:frown: I know exactly what you mean by what your saying..... 'when you wake in the morning do any of you ask yourself the questions you were asked while in hospital such as "what month is it" "what year is it" "who is the prime minister" ? And do you clench your toes and fists like they asked (just to make sure everything is working properly)? Or is it just me? ' I used to do it alot and still have been known to on the odd occasion just to check:lol:

:-DOrdered A dented Iamage on amazon ...... it took about three days well worth it. And you can't beat this site either,everyone are so helpful friendly and a tad mad:lol: it helps x

Hi Sonia good day for an outing here I hope it's the same for you and you enjoy your time with out and about:-D Good to hear how your doing and progressing well by the sounds of it. Sending lots of good wishes love Maggie x

Hi Kelvoin,Welcome to the fold! If you haven't already read A Dented Image by Alison Wertheimer Kelvin do I got mine from Amazon and it's worth a read. It's really difficult to come to terms with all the the problems and frustrations we experience in our early recovery.So don't think youralone.look forward to hearing more from you.Take good care of yourself.Wishing you well.love maggie x

Hi Stu , hope all goes well and on schedule without any delays. Try not to think too much about it only I don't know what to advise to distract you!Your bound to be worried. As for when you get home I think some nice cosy pillows/ cushions so you can sit propped up and feel comfy either in bed or on the setee. Arrange for someone to monitor your visitors cos they will tire you out if you have too many.And everyone will want to see you. And most importantly as Karen said get loads of TLC and rest don't try to rush things. look forward to hearing from you and wishing you all the very best will be thinking of you xxx

Hi Stu, lots of luck with the op.And here's to a speedy recovery. Keep us posted as to how you are. Am sure you'll get alot of support here we'll all be interested to hear. xxx

Hi Tracy all sounds perfectly normal bless you.Its tough going and a huge challenge but does eventually ease up!I think most of us on here have the same problems with our emotions. Me? Well I couldn't watch the news on tv or hear anything sad without crying none stop for the first four months. Infact even anything happy made me howl as well (tears of joy). Its all bewildering and frustrating but our brains need time to heal!As for the anger,well better out than in as long as you develope a strategy,mine was ranting at the wall like Shirley Valentine only alot louder and am quite sure the neighbours thought i'd lost it completely on several occasions. Try a relaxation tape to calm you after a rant it might help to avoid the head ache. Have a word with your doctor re any medication,but try not to get too anxious Tracy,your just recovering from a very serious and life threatening event. Big Hugs xxx

Hiya do have a fab holiday where ever it is and no the coils or clips won't set the alarms off I asked my Doc the same and have flown heaps of times since my op! But oh how I held my breath the first time I flew I was sure i'd set the alarms off!But no drama:biggrin:

Hello Grace and welcome.Being able to post at this early stage is marvelous,well done you.You seem to have a really good attitude after all you have been through. Be kind to yourself and don't try to rush your recovery,it will move at it's own pace.Look forward to sharing your experiences with you in the future.

Hi Dianne,I wonder maybe your husband is suffering from anxiety? And like the others have said best see the doctor and have a chat and try not to worry too much. He is still early in recovery, has been through a huge trauma,little wonder he feels worried. I often get odd creepy sensations in my head and neck and it concerns me for a while then I forget about it, I have heard a few of us here say the same. Hope he gets the information and assurance he needs.....And please wish him a.......... :-DHAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mark have a good one:-D

Hi Kath, thank you so much for doing the job your doing it really is amazing,I don't know how you put up with the stress of it all and the hard work and long hours.But I am glad you do and am eternally grateful. Thank you:-D

Hi,Angela do go to your Doc/ consultand/spec nurse and get some kind of explanation that will at least put your mind at ease. I would go along with the others and say thay can't be too worrried but it's understandable that it's concerning you alot so go get some answers. Good luck hun,get back to us when you can.

Hi Maddi, shocking thing to happen at any time to any age but really tragic when your so young...Sally that includes you too! Be kind to yourself and take heed of your body,if you feel tired then rest you'll get to know the signs. The best thing you can do for yourself is not to fight it. Look forward to hearing your progress Maddi good luck and write soon,well done for posting so early.

Welcome and Hi Stacey,please accept my condolences for the loss of your Dad.It must be an overwhelming and bewildering time for you with alot of questions unanswered. I hope you fine some peace here on the site. f there is anything you want to ask feel free to do so there will always be someone who will relate I am sure. maggiexxx

Hey you,sorry your feeling low,I know ...we all know it's horrible.(can think of better words to describe it as am sure so can you). You just have to ride with it Gill it'll pass. One thing is for sure you will only make it worse for yourself if you fight the fatigue. The best thing you can do for yourself right now is to understand how poorly you have been, your still extremely fragile because of it. thankfully you haven't long to wait before you see the N/psychologist that will help you put things into perspective. I know exactly where your coming from will send you a PM later. Lota of love Maggiexxx

Hi there Tina welcome. Sorry your feeling so low at present but hang it there it does get alot better and the fatique gets less. You sound as though your doing really well and making a good recovery but still remember you have suffered a trauma both physical and mentally. It's easy to forget when you have to keep moving espacially with a little one around no time for you without having been through all you have.Hope the pills work for you and you feel better soon. look forward to hearing your progress.

Hi Jane and welcome,take your time and don't rush things your doing well to post here so early. Good luck wih your recovery and look forward to hearing from you. xxx

Thank you Karen for writing this post,your an inspiration to so many. Keep 'waffling away' as you put it:-D Your an extremely eloquent waffler. It's good to be reminded that we're not alone and that it's OK to feel the way we feel. I used to think that when a day goes by without my thinking or being reminded in some way of what happened, then that would be the day I am back 'normal'! I now realise that 'normal for me is how I feel at present and am slowly coming to terms with the after effects of what has happened which thankfully keep improving. At 18 months post op I am still pushing the boundries and -yes- I crash and burn. I constantly need to reassure myself that I can do things. Had I a crystal ball which enabled me to see what recovery I would make then perhaps I would have been more patient but no matter how many times the medics told me I was only making it worse for myself it made no difference -like a moth to a flame:roll: This time last year I couldn't walk far without feeling wiped out,crowds, busy streets or shops a nightmare and out of the question.My brain was having difficulty processing all the detail,the colours,noises movement rushed around my head making me dizzy and disorientated! Panick attacks were a constant, anxiety a part of life,I constantly worried if my coils would stay in place.And I was terrified that what I was able to do then was as good as it would get! Thankfully life hads improved dramatically and thank you for making me think about that Karen. Your timing is perfect. Y

Hi Jo,welcome to the site.Glad you are making such good progress sounds like you are a very determined and positive girl:-D It must be hard at times to keep in good spirit, but you seeem to have a strength within you from which to draw and that helps alot. Good luck for tfuture recovery.

Zoe, am so very sad that you haven't had the day you planned. Am thinking of you. Big Hugs xxx

Hi John,know exactly where your coming from on this one,ouc:crazy:h! Try not too worry too much and rest up. Hope you feel better soon,don't be afraid to get yourself checked out at the doc's if you feel you might benefit from a chat.

Hi Tracy,I am really good at the moment,thanks for asking! I am 18 months post SAH and doing well. I push my limits occasionally and suffer for it and I have a constant battle with fatigue which is a common theme with or without a burst anni:frown:.The head aches get better with time don't rush too far ahead take it easy.Good luck and let us know when you find your purpose in life:-D xxx