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