Angela1 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi to all at BTG, My partner suffered a SAH on the 28th feb this year, i wont go into all the details as i still cant quite believe it and how scared i was.He was coiled the following day on the 1st March and discharged from the hospital on the 12th. Apart from feeling weak and very tired he is doing well. He watches tv, tinkers about on his Iphone, has regained his appetite and cracks jokes like he always did before.I am so happy at his progress as after reading some of the stories on here its not the same for everyone. To look at him you would never know what he had been through, but im not that naive in thinking it was not a life threatning situation and he is still recovering on the inside. His Neurosurgeon told me he had made a remarkable recovery from the bleed alone never mind the procedure the following day which i am so thankful for.He just turned 40 last year and is a fit and healthy guy, makes you wonder about how things like this happen in life. Well what does not kill you certainly makes you stronger.So with his amazing spirt and positive attitude and my TLC im hoping by the summer time if not sooner he will be driving his car etc. I did not know what to except but this forum has been a valued help to me. To all on here who have suffered a SAH i wish you all a speedy recovery and all the very best in life.xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi there Warm welcome to the site. Sorry to hear about your partner, but sounds as if he's making good progress, it does take a long time to recover and there can be many ups and downs but lots of TLC is definatly a good thing to get...... take care of yourself tho, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Angela and welcome to Behind the Gray! It sounds as though your partner is doing really well! Anything that you want to ask, then please feel free to do so. Wishing you both, the very best of luck and glad that you've found this forum helpful. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod123 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Angela,and welcome, I know how scarey it must have been for you,as my wife,had her SAH a year ago tomorrow, and it was the scariest time of my life, as i'm sure it was for you, but he sounds as though he is doing really well, fatigue is something most seem to suffer from so lots of rest, lots of fluids,carry on with the tlc and you're doing fine,Best wishes to you both in his recovery, Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Angela Welcome to the site. Sorry that your partner has suffered this terrible thing, but it does sound like he's making amazing progress. It was like reading my own story - I was in on earlier hours of the Friday morning, operated on Saturday, walking Tuesday and out of hospital on the Thursday. I've had no lasting physical affects but the emotional traum did set in about three weeks later, this site has been a god send and a lifeline to me ever since. Encourage your partner to visit the site as it may help him in the months to come in coming to terms with what has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntaras Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Angela, sorry your partner has suffered a SAH. I hope like all before me, hope he continues to recover well. I found I had to ask questions to fill all the gaps I have. This site has been a tremendous help to me in assisting me with my recovery todate. Give him lots of TLC but do not neglect yourself, you went through the trauma as well. Take care of yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela1 Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hello again, Thank you for your kind replies. Yes Rod it was terrifying for me as i had to kick the bathroom door in to get to him. He went in for a shower and about 10 minutes later i heard a loud bang obviously him collapsing . As you can imagine i did not know what sight i would be met with. He was lying on the floor fitting. He told me later in the hospital he had his shower then he brushed his teeth at the washhand basin and thats the last thing he remembered. Within 3 hours of it happening he was in the Neurosurgery ward in the Southern General in Glasgow. John i feel selfish saying this but like you say i suffered the trauma too. I know he went through it physically etc but i went through it mentally and it was scary. Again you are all an inspiration and i wish you everything good in life.xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 angela yes it is a scary episode but by writing it down is the start of your recovery im pleased your partner is recovering very well so far we are here anytime should you have any questions or worries or just to chat and i hope he gets his driving back in june ar when the dr says he can take care and regards to your partner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Angela Welcome to behindthegray This site has been a fantastic help in my recovery and hopefully it can be for your partner too. Ask all the questions you both need to, there is normally someone who can help. Keep strong xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Angela A warm welcome to BTG we are all here for you when you need any advice or just need to chat. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 A warm welcome, Angela - I'm sorry to read that your partner was one of the unfortunate ones, like most of us on here, to have suffered a sah and that you have had to deal with the trauma too. It is a very scary experience for everyone involved, but it is nice to know that he is doing so well this early on - I am sure he will continue to make good progress over the coming weeks. I wish you both well for the future, but if you have any queries in the meantime, then there is always someone here willing to help. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela1 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hello all, Mark is doing well and believe it or not he keeps saying how bored he is in the house all the time. Its wonderful for me to hear him complaining etc that way i know he is on the mend so to speak. I know he is still recovering on the inside but he said he is wanting to try for a walk this weekend so im hoping he does, if not then it dont matter as its one day at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 hi Angela let mark do his walk but take it slowly and make sure he dosnt overdo it wishing you both well take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivien Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hello Angela and welcome to the site Sounds like you are both doing well after such a traumatic time. Vivien x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Hi Angela looks as if your husband is doing very well. Look forward to chatting soon. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela1 Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hello everyone, Mark is doing well, infact so well his doctor gave him the go ahead to drive his car again he is over the moon:-D He still gets tired etc but like i say he is doing grand. Hope you all have a lovely weekend. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod123 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi Angela, great news about and the driving,must be doing really well, i think the tiredness ect will be there for a while but sounds as though he's doing great, Good luck Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynz Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 hi angela,im so sorry to hear about your partner , i suffered an sah and am a great believer in if it dosent kill you it makes you stronger ,all i can say is baby steps . i cant imagine what my partner and children went through but if you ever need to talk we are hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela1 Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi Rod thank you for your kind reply. Hi Lynz yes baby steps as you say, it was very traumatic for me even though i never went through what he did, mentally i went to hell and came out the other side. I totally agree with your sentiment on what does not kill you only makes you stronger. Hope you are doing well yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi Angela, I think getting back behind the wheel again is a great boost - so glad to hear he is doing so well. I returned to driving within a few weeks, but then again I didn't even realise I shouldn't have been driving - it was 11 months later that I found out you were supposed to advise DVLA - whoops! Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynz Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 hi angela i think its sometimes harder for the loved ones loking on , personally i knew not too much of what happened to me i was lucky i guess , good luck lynz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Hi Angela...so pleased Mark is doing so well...take care both...love Tina xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela1 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Hello everyone, Mark is still doing grand:-D its 9 weeks to this day he had his SAH and he is recovering so well. He has been driving nearly every other day(short journeys) and absolutely loving it. He has not had any headaches lately and he does not go for a nap during the day either now. Im amazed at him, im no expert but i reckon his positive attitude has been a lot to do with it with Mark. He keeps saying how he cant wait to go back to work as i know he misses his workmates etc (probably fed up looking at my face). As i write this he is on his pc playing one of his war games. so obviously his concentration level is good. Anyway just wanted to let you all know all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogbrush Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 That's great news about Mark After 9 weeks it's amazing progress. A positive attitude definitely helps and a sense of humour does wonders too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivien Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Glad to hear that all is well sounds like Mark is doing really well Vivien x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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