KelBel Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I cannot believe I have got to this point... It seems like it has flown by now, but at the time it felt like it was going so s-l-o-w-l-y... To think I started off barely being able to shower and get dressed again in a day, and now I am at work full time, and at the gym 3 times a week usually for 1 or 2 hours at a time! (although not this week as I have been full of a cold! :/ ) I was back at work 11 weeks post SAH doing a phased return over 2 weeks (yep 2 whole weeks for a phased return...?! I guess they didn't quite understand the concept of brain injury), which turned out to be a little too early but I stuck with it, even though I had some major issues with a colleague and my manager wasn't too understanding either at that time. But I got through it and I think I am much stronger for it all. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?! I was having yearly MRi's, but after my MRi in january this year I was informed that I do not need a follow-up until Dec 2014!! I do occasionally hit a wall of fatigue, possibly because I try to do so much all the time.. And I actually hit a wall at 6pm tonight whilst walking round Asda doing food shopping after work! That place gets me nearly every time. I think it is the combination of a full days work, then they have a radio on in there, plus all the people, the chatter, the checkout noise, the lights... Etc etc, it all adds up and tires me out! The light and noise sensitivity has got so much better over time, but too much noise and too much bright lights can overwhelm me still. I thought I would just add a little update seeing as I am quite often missing in action lately And I thought I would just add a huge thank you to Karen and all BTGers who made my recovery so much easier than it would have been had I not found you all after coming out of hospital. When I felt so alone, and no one else around me could understand, I had all you guys and gals here to help understand what had happened to me and why I felt the way I did. You made the hell that was recovery so much easier to work through! :thumbs up: Thank you! Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi K Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Congratulations on 3 years Kel! You've provided lots of support and inspiration to many of us through that time and it's wonderful to have a summary of how the three years has gone for you. I hope you have a nice celebration planned! Sandi K. Xoxox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryB Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Congrats KeL Bel!! Gee the way you get around I woudl of thought it was your 10 year anniversary!!!! You inspire me, you really do! AND you were a great help to me early on so I want to not only congrats to you but thank you!! Maryb:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Congratulations on your 3rd year Kel. Hope you are planning on doing something special, have a wonderful day and enjoy life! :redface: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish.girl Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Congratulations Kel! You are the Super Woman of BTG Hope you are planning a lovely treat to celebrate all you have achieved. Michelle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnS Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Congratulations Kel! What a lovely post. It's really good to hear positive stories from people who are ahead in terms of recovery and time served. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 happy Anni versary Kel xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi Kel. What a lovely uplifting post . It brought a tear to my eye and made me happy to read how you are doing 3 years on from that mega event. Well done. It inspires me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithH Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Well done Kel. Thanks for posting this, it'll help others in knowing that it does get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Happy Anni-versary Kel! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Happy 3rd Ani-versary xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks everyone! No celebrations I'm afraid no-one around me seems to want to hear about it now! I need to forget about it and move on! (where have I heard that before...). Perhaps I will buy myself a little something Oh well, I am off to my xmas do this Friday (where it all originally started on 11/12/09) and this will be the first year since it all happened that I will be having a drink I have spent the past 2 years having water all night!! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Not forget Kel, just dont think about it so much... I used to think about it 24/7 - not now tho... Enjoy your night out have a ball....big hugs.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish.girl Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Have a brilliant night on Friday Kel and make sure they have champers on ice ready for your arrival Michelle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Well Done Kel, Be proud of you , xx ..mine was 3 years this year also xx Good luck Kel and enjoy life xx Love WinB143 xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi Kel, Having joined this forum at the same time as you, I feel as if we were brought up together;-) Even in those early days, your posts were always cheerful, witty and positive and it's great to read this latest thread. I hope your cold disappears soon and you have a super evening on Friday - you deserve it:-D Best wishes, Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 That's true Louise, I certainly don't think about it quite as much, but I don't think people realise how big a thing it is to have happened in your life. To most of us it is life changing in some way or in major ways. I think we just have to learn to deal with who we are now and focus on what we can do. Michelle - I will try to enjoy Friday to the max! we've already booked a cab for 1am... When the disco ends apparently?! Thanks sarah, this is a great group of like-minded/brain(ed) people Sorry I have not replied to all personally, I do appreciate all your comments x Love to all Kel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie Rubeck Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Congratulations Kel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpaggett Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I always get so inspired by posts from you being 'Older' than me. Thank you so much for all that you've done for us 'Younger' ones. Congratz!!!!! ~Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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