Guest Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 January 5, 2012-January 5, 2014 Its hard to believe that 2 years has passed since my NASAH. I'm doing well. I was one of the few people that made a quick and complete recovery. A significant bleed in my right parietal lobe did not require more than a 3 week hospital stay, as the bleed was under control; anti-seizure and pain meds did their job. A couple of months of physio, mainly sensory and fine motor skill issues, to get back to daily routines. Back to work and all activities within six months. No problems with headaches or fatigue and I am not on any medication. A slight change to my hearing, but that could come with age regardless. Every day I am thankful for a complete recovery and count my blessings. In a sense, this all seems surreal, as if it happened to someone else and I've read their story as it doesn't seem like mine. I like to give hope to others that these incidents can result in a return to your 'old life'. I am thankful to the people on this site that supported me and the friends I made off board. There's no other place like this. You guys are top drawer! Just dropping in to say hello. I hope everyone's doing ok. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi Sue Hello and thank you for your update. You will give great hope to many on here It is wonderful to read how well you have done and that you have your 'old life' back ! So very pleased for you please keep in touch. Take care xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Forgot to mention, my mom is one year out from her craniotomy for her brain tumor. Almost complete recovery with a small amount of permanent damage to her visual field, but she recovered enough vision to get her drivers license back last June. Mom is doing great! It was a tough couple of years, but we're tough gals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Great news about your Mum ....tough gals indeed xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Sue, great to hear that you're doing so well and your mum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahLou Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hello Sue, How great to see you back on BTG! Thank you so much for your update, it's wonderful to read such a positive story. Many of your posts have given me such strength. I'm pleased that you and your Mum are doing so well. Big hugs to you honey. Take care, SarahLou Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryB Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 That is wonderful for you Sue! Keep on and carry on! Maryb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Congrats Sue and Mum, Hope you keep going from strength to strength. Keep Well WinB143 xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iola Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi Sue, I am so glad you posted your status. It is good to hear you are back to your "old self". Always inspirational. I am going to hit 9 months soon and still have those darn spiky random headaches and dizziness. Getting better though. Can do just about anything but do still get wiped out the next day. Slow but sure. Glad to hear your mom is doing well too. Have a wonderful New Year and keep posting your status. It's so nice to hear such positive stories. Iola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan McGoldrick-Meerdink Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 So good to hear!!!! I'm only 7 months but feel a big difference from even the 3 month mark. I still have wicked headaches and trouble talking if I'm tired but it is slowly getting better so I'm so happy to hear someone who has been there done that and come out on the other side happy and healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yes, thank you Daffodil. Hope you're doing well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks SarahLou - I'm glad I give others strength and positivity. Hugs back at ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks Mary. One more hurdle for me as my six month cancer check up on the 23rd. That's a tough one, but I like to think I'm finished with that too. My onco said I was cured, so I will believe that, but the scans are still a little nerve wrecking. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Win, I think you've got something there with the laughter and singing cure - I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Slow and steady wins the race Iola - go easy on yourself and always stay in the positive. Thanks for the good wishes! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Susan, Maybe God only heaps our plates so high, such that we can cope. Perhaps I was spared some of the after-SAH symptoms many of you suffer because I had the other beast to fight (cancer)? I'll never know, but I hope you're feeling better soon - sounds like you're progressing well. Take care... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teechur Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Yay Sue! I think of you often! So glad you're doing so well. You helped me through some very dark times. You had yours shortly before mine. I am so thankful that you're doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Your two year anni coming up too. Hope you're feeling well these days! Nice hearing from you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teechur Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sue... Living the good life and thankful for good days here. Still searching for answers on the daily chronic head pain, but am doing as much as I can naturally to deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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