DBfive will be off the road for a while.....

[DBfive]

I just thought I should let my OZSTOC friends know I'm going to be out of action for a while.

Just over three weeks ago I had what the medicos describe as a posterior circulatory aschemic(?) stroke, PCAS for short which left me with double vision muscular uncoordination down the right side and little or no balance capability.  Fortunately there was no droop or paralysis, speech or cognitive impairment - ,meaning I could tell them I felt shithouse!  I was lucky it happened when I was at home and not driving the Bruce Hwy like I had been in the morning.  I was also able to call the ambulance myself, as my significant other was in Brisvegas.

Anyway, now on a rehab program in hospital in Bundy, learning to walk and use right hand again as well as stand up straight and not fall over.  I've also graduated to a wheelchair I'm allowed out on the ward in and am learning to pilot a wheelie walker.  (That ride from Stanthorpe to home on the way back from Wooli seems such a long time ago!!!).

Prognosis is pretty good but timeframe is uncertain but I will have all the Qld RTREs in my diary shortly (thanks Shiney for the list).  Please don't take offence if I don't post again for a while as I'm only a single finger typist at the moment!!

In the meantime stay upright (nowadays that means a lot to me!!!)

All the best
Dave B
 

[PC]

Holy crap Dave!!!!
Sorry to hear about your health mate . hope recovery is swift and complete
We are both thinking of you and put you in our prayers

Peter and Marian

[Gadget]

Gee Dave, that's not good to hear.
I'm glad the prognosis is good.
All the best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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[Brock]

This is not authorised, please return to normal operation as soon as possible.

[Jdbiker]

Wishing you a speedy recovery DBfive🤓

[Cerebral Knievel]

That's a mighty close call Dave.I hope your recovery continues at it's quick pace.
You will be back on the bike before you know it   

[Biggles]

That's a pretty serious stroke, that sits you on your bum!   
Good that most of you is working well, and I believe the physios work wonders getting back all your facilities.
If you've got to have one, the ischaemic ones are the safer option.  I deduce you're on blood thinners now, if it was embolic.
STs hate being ignored, so kick the motor over every week- which means you'll have to walk around a bit- there's some incentive.   

[StinkyPete]

Stay strong Dave, and work hard at your rehab.   Our thoughts and prayers are for a speedy and complete recovery.

[Wild Rose]

Dave bit of a shock mate
Robyn & I wish you a speedy recovery
I have only ever been a one finger typist and do all right 

[STroppy]

Cheesus Dave . . Do not do that again . . Not allowed . . Hope a full recovery is a welcome Christmas present for you . . Take care . .

[DavidP]

Lane and I hope your recovery is swift.

Cheers davidp

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[Shiney]

That is shocking news
Glad to hear that you didn't have any major problems when it happened (ie. driving or away from everyone without phone access)
And it's awesome to hear that recovery is already underway and looking good

Carrol and myself wish you all the best for a fast and full recovery.
Please keep us updated when ever you feel up to it even if it is just "Good day today" or "Not so good day today" (But only when you feel up to it)

Hope to hear that things have improved soon

Cheers
Shiney & Carrol

[ppopeye]

Glad you were not travelling when that happened. Our thougts and prayers for steady and absolutely complete recovery.


I echo Shineys thoughts about letting us al know how your progress is going when you can.

[ST2UP]

All the very best Dave for a speedy recovery to normality from us both mate....

 

[WendyL]

Give those physios hell Dave, but do everything they tell you, they really do know best.  All the best for a speedy recovery, I'm so glad you're here to tell the story.

Cheers

Wendy

[Radar]

Speedy recovery Dave.


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[Bloodman]

Get well soon Dave. Hope the disability is short lived and you are on your feet soon.

Justin

 

[johnnyYTED]

 
bugga that, Dave, I hope ya back to full throttle soon .. with no long term crap to deal with..

[Scarlett Thunderbolt]

hey DB... glad you're more or less all right and that you had the presence of mind to realise what was going on... work hard at your rehab... hope to see you back on your STeed  at some stage... even if you may have to fit training wheels... or maybe even consider a spyder     best wishes, John & Kate.

[DBfive]

Many thanks for the support and good wishes.

Just ended my fourth week in hospital and the bad news is I'll have another two weeks before heading home for Christmas.  The good news is that recovery is proceeding, I can walk (kind of) with a walker, shower and feed myself and type (slowly!).  Main issue is still coordination and balance, particularly on the right side.  Been home for short visit twice now and therapists inspected our place yesterday to determine how I might handle getting in and out of shower etc.

The next week or so will be spent practicing how to do all that and fly solo on wheelie walker ready for home.  I must say, getting in and out of car from/to wheelchair can be a challenge when one arm and leg don't quite follow the brain's directions!  Exercise and therapy will continue at home once I'm discharged.  So, all in all, pretty positive but still a way to go!

Cheers
DB
 

[Gadget]

Thanks for the update and all the best wishes for vast improvements in mobility.

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[Diesel]

Sorry to hear about this Dave. Looks like you are in for a good Christmas at least.


Here's hoping for the best and quickest recovery possible mate.   


Cheers, Diesel

[Shiney]

Awesome to hear that things are improving mate
Hopefully you'll achieve greater improvement as time goes forward

And thanks for the update

[Biggles]

That's good progress!  You'll keep improving every day if you follow the rehab instructions.
We'll keep praying for a full recovery.     

[johnnyYTED]

 
good to read the update Dave,  baby STeps to begin with, and in no time at all you'll be running.