codewarrior_777 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hello all, Just want to say hello to all. I'm a SAH survivor from 3 months ago. As far as I know, I didn't have an aneurysm. I actually don't have a whole lot of memory from being in the hospital. Most of what I know has been told to me by my parents or family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi Paul A very warm welcome to BTG. You will find lots of helpful information and support here. Wishing you well with your recovery. We look forward to hearing more from you. Take care Tina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Good Morning Paul- And a warm welcome to BTG As Tina says-you and your family will find much help and support on this site- I am sure you will get comments to allay your concerns about the shunt as the day progresses- Subs (my wife had her SAH four years ago) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi Paul - I have responded to your post in another forum, but welcome again Feel free to ask anything you want and we'll do our best to get you through this, however, we cannot give medical advice as we're not qualified but we can support you through the ups and downs of recovery. There are great people on here who have a wealth of experience and the biggest hearts ever. Take care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi Paul, Welcome to BTG. A lot of us seem to be able to remember the events leading up to the SAH, but not immediately after and we all seem to rely on what others tell us we did. In my own case, I said some really stupid things. In hospital, they asked me if I knew where I was and I said "Matalan" (That's a clothing store), they also asked me if I knew who was our Prime Minister and I said "Diane", I don't even know anyone by that name. Really, that's not important, unless it persists, but thankfully it didn't and I made a good recovery. I suppose it's only natural that when your brain goes through such a trauma, that it will take time to recover. The big question is 'to what extent will it recover? All of us it seems will have a different answer to that question but we owe it to ourselves, those that care for us and those that saved us to make the best of what we've got. So try to draw a line under the event and move forwards from it as best you can and enjoy your 'second chance' at life. It's not always easy, but over time I'm sure you'll get better to one degree or another and bad memories won't be erased but they'll fade over time. Good luck, and let us know how you get on! Macca 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewarrior_777 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I look forward to the wealth of information on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewarrior_777 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi Paul, Welcome to BTG. A lot of us seem to be able to remember the events leading up to the SAH, but not immediately after and we all seem to rely on what others tell us we did. In my own case, I said some really stupid things. In hospital, they asked me if I knew where I was and I said "Matalan" (That's a clothing store), they also asked me if I knew who was our Prime Minister and I said "Diane", I don't even know anyone by that name. Really, that's not important, unless it persists, but thankfully it didn't and I made a good recovery. I suppose it's only natural that when your brain goes through such a trauma, that it will take time to recover. The big question is 'to what extent will it recover? All of us it seems will have a different answer to that question but we owe it to ourselves, those that care for us and those that saved us to make the best of what we've got. So try to draw a line under the event and move forwards from it as best you can and enjoy your 'second chance' at life. It's not always easy, but over time I'm sure you'll get better to one degree or another and bad memories won't be erased but they'll fade over time. Good luck, and let us know how you get on! Macca Thanks for the encouragement Macca! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 You're welcome Paul! Our World War II prime minister Winston Churchill (remember him?) once said "When you're going through hell - keep going." In other words It might be bad at the moment but if you keep going, it'll get better! Great man our Winston - Keep going Paul! Patience is a virtue! Macca 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Welcome Paul. I have no memory other than the night prior and then fast forward a few weeks but even after that though it's still a little blurry but I kept a diary and it's hilarious reading. The writing looks like it's an 5 year old imposter and it's mainly jibberish but it a good marker for me to how far things can improve given time and patience. The hard thing for me was the adjustment to the fact that life changed so suddenly, you feel your sharks bite scar for the shunt on your head and the raised cut where the stomach piping runs , the haircut is traumatic and things just feel dreadfully different and off kilter so take your time in this process. Be kind to youself. Talk about how you feel, here if that helps and to people around you. Don't bottle it up. Time will heal. I can honestly say I am in a good place and feeling healthy and happy. Yes I've had to adjust to my changes and I live differently but it's mostly all good . As Macca wisely shared Churchill's words , here's another quote from him that I have on my mirror ' Keep on Keeping on ' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Hi Paul warm welcome, I have no memory of mine or stay in hospital either even after all these years... take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracie Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hi Paul I also lost 4 days in hospital due to memory don't remember seeing the consultant and have been told by family members what happened and what was said this makes it very difficult to get your head around. Its almost seems unbelievable at times as if it didn't happen because you can't remember . I had my SAH on 21st July. Tracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Tracie, try not to dwell on not remembering it, I still have no memory of it all, or any memories for that matter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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