Claudette Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Good morning everyone! Today is my 7th anniversary of my SAH, caused by two ruptured aneurysms. Things have improved a lot in 7 years; some things remain the same. Some days I feel so unlucky to have 4 aneurysms. (I was told last year that I have 4 aneurysms, not 3, which is what I was originally told, and the neck of one of them is widening. Possible brain op number 3?) But on most days I am filled with gratitude because I have 4 aneurysms and I've survived! So happy anniversary to me!🥳 And happy day to everyone who has been through this awful trauma and lived to tell your tale! EVERY day is our anniversary! Claudette 💕 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Hi Claudette Happy Anni-versary. We are lucky - we survived and that's the positive attitude to have, well done. Hope you have a lovely day xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Hello Claudette, thank you for sharing your thoughts on your 7th ani-versary. It must have been so tough knowing that not only had you a challenging recovery ahead following your SAH seven years ago, but then have to live with the knowledge of these four unruptured aneurysms too. Glad the medics are watching the widening aneurysm carefully and wish you well as you meet the next challenge of further surgery. Take care and stay strong. Subs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 💞xx Have a lovely day... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Claudette happy anniversary xxx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Hi Claudette, Happy 7th..I hear your positive spirit in your post. You are so right that everyday is an anniversary to be enjoyed. Hoping you have a happy day Jean 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compostc Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Happy 7th anniversary Claudette I’ve only got one unruptured ani but at least we know about them a lot of people have no idea. I was at a neighbour’s funeral on Friday who died of a bleed, that brought it home to me how lucky we are. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Happy 7th Anni-versary Claudette Loving your positive attitude, huge respect xx Hope you had a lovely day celebrating 💞 Love Tina xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudette Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Compostc, we really ARE lucky! Don't get me wrong, I am not always positive. Since my SAH, my mobility has declined which has led to my arthritis worsening. My memory is still poor, I am still sensitive to noise and movement, and I experience fatigue and processing difficulties, amongst other things. I'm a different person to the person I was pre-SAH, and I've lost a few friends along the way - people who just didn't want to deal with someone who has a brain injury. But...I now know who my real friends are, and I now know what is important to me. Sitting in my humble garden gives me more pleasure than I would ever have imagined. And I am grateful for what some people may view as the smallest of things, like someone smiling at me, or showing me random acts of kindness. I'm SO grateful for this support group. I only come here once a year now, but this group supported me in a way that no one else could or did. And of course I'm grateful that I'm still alive - still able to be there for my children and loved ones when they need me. So many people don't survive, but we're still here - maybe only for a year, maybe for another 20 years - who knows!🤷🏽♀️ But we're still here.🙂 💕 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Happy Anniversary Claudette 💗 And, thanks for posting. It is good to hear from friends on this journey even if only once a year. Wishing you well and happy gardening. I recently purchased a lovely flowing fountain that is placed next to my backyard deck. It has a relaxing sound. Yes, it is little pleasures I seek nowadays. Best, Kathy (in Colorado) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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