Super Mario Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi I'm Penny and found this site a few weeks ago after searching for the last few years for info. I had a SAH in Feb 2004. I was hit on the head by a ball of ice and it is suspected that this caused the aneurism, that I knew nothing about, to rupture. It has transpired that I have one at the other side as well but that is being left alone because as my neurosurgeon said it has an overflow i.e. another vessel going off it. He actually said it is a bizarre arrangement. I haven't had the other one checked since but I don't let it worry me and just continue to get on with life. I developed hydrocephalus and have a shunt fitted. I don't know whether it was that or the SAH that did the damage that has caused me to have quite severe balance problems, so much so that I have to use a triwalker. I haven't worked from that day to this but I do some voluntary work and keep myself busy. I love travelling and have travelled alone for years. This hasn't stopped me doing as much as I can afford, still on my own. I now live by my motto of Take each day as it comes, enjoy it to the best of my ability, blow tomorrow, it may never happen. As I have found out the hard way you don't know what is round the corner, there is more to life than work and more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogbrush Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Penny Welcome to behindthegray and thanks for sharing your story. Regards Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Penny Welcome to BTG, We are always here for new comers no matter when they had their SAH. I can't work either as I too suffer from balance problems since SAH I wanted to try volunteer work, I did that even before my haemorrhage but I just physically cannot at the moment. Feel free to post, we love to hear more about you. Take care. Myra xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Penny Welcome to BTG and thank you for sharing your story with us. I love your motto of live each day as it comes. What a remarkable person you are and I'm certain that your experiences will be a great help to a lot of people who use this site. Look forward to getting to know a lot more about you. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTTI Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 HI PENNY WELCOME TO BTG AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY XXX EVELYN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny welcome to BTG look forward to chatting to you. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Welcome Penny to this great site, look forward to hearing more from you. glad to hear you are ok Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny Welcome to the site and to the family. Thanks for sharing your story and your life motto - what an excellent way to see the world. Look forward to hearing from you Love Sami xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beth1957 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny, and welcome. Nice to meet you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny and as everyone else has said a warm welcome to the site. You will find lots of friendly people here who can empathise and support you Luv Lynn xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny Warm welcome to the site, good motto that, I do what I can, when I can, if I can. take care Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim0811 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny Welcome to BTG and thanks for your story. Although my SAH was also in 2004, I've only recently joined here. Everyone is so supportive of each other and I feel I have a whole new circle of friends who really understand what I've been through. I'm sure you'll feel the same. I love the motto too. Look forward to hearing more from you. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thank you all for the warm welcome. I do what I can, when I can, if I can I like that Louise, I will add that to my motto. Forgot to say that the SAH left me almost blind in my left eye, down to Terson's Syndrome but luckily a brilliant eye surgeon managed to correct it. Hope to join in and take part in the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Penny, I started off by saying that and its kinda stuck. Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElaineW Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi - Im a carer and what a lovely posting - love your philosophy on life and how very true. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna79 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny Welcome to the family x x x You are sound like such a positive person, which is something I am trying to work on tc donna xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 You are sound like such a positive person, which is something I am trying to work on Thank you Donna I try do be but I must admit it took me a long time to come to terms with what had happened. You can't turn the clock back so all I do now is live life and enjoy it. It is no use crying over spilt milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Penny, Welcome to BTG, you are so positive and have such a great outlook on life. Does it not really worry you when we have snow/hail etc, I think it would me. Hope you get the advice and support I have here and are happy to have 'met' us all. Ask any questions, I'm sure someone will have some advice. Love and hugs Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Laura What has happened has happened. Although it was a deliberate attack, CICAP have classed it as a crime of violence, not all kids are the same and I think that I was unfortunate to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and an easy target. I am certainly not going to cower in a corner when it snows because of that incident or else the instigater will have won. I have put it to the back of my mind but of course I am cautious when I see snow but it does not worry me too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrycornish Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi there, Penny Great to 'meet' you and to share your story. I too had Hydroencephalus and a shunt so we already have something in common Being positive is a real winner isn't it? I try to be too, but there are times when I waver fortunately something usually happens to fetrch me back1 I look forward to hearing more from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi and welcome to the site-you will find you are amongst friends here Luv Lynn xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Penny glad you joined us here hope to chat sometime. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thank you for the warm welcomes. I lurk alot but don't post unless I have something positive to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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