Not A Good Day.

[david small]

This morning my son in law had a stroke. Now waiting for the results of his MRI scan. Left arm, and left side of his face unresponsive. We await the outcome.

[JinnyJoan]

yes David - best wishes from me too 

[windywillow]

Sorry to hear this sad news about your SiL. Wishing him and yourself & family all the best. xxx

[Barmaid]

I am sorry to hear this, David.  It is a very worrying time, I know.  I hope for a positive outcome.  My husband had a stroke on our honeymoon some years ago and he is fine now.

[Hazlinny]

Sending good wishes to you all at what must be a very worrying time - hope your son-in-law makes a good recovery. x

[Rosie29]

What a shock for you all.  I am so sorry and hope for a very good outcome for your son in law. X

[Togo]

Only just seen this david small, been off site for a couple of days. Sorry to read this bad news for all of your family. Hope the "fellah" recovers and gets well. The chef vocation is notoriously stressful and high pressure and we all go out to eat taking the skills and commitment of kitchen staff for granted if not mindful of their hard work. 

[haras2]

So sorry to hear this, david, so young...

Hope he comes through it very soon.

Try not to worry too much, these medics do miracles  ....

[david small]

The latest update on Ben’s stroke. Definitely a stroke. Permanent damage to a certain area of the brain. But, apparently there are work arounds to facilitate and to adapt.Numb on left side of face and arm. Usage may or may not return to an extent. I’m hoping that this is not a precursor to a terminal episode. He can talk....and joke..This is not the end for Ben, but, another obstacle to overcome.

Thank you one and all for your kindness. I will pass it on to Ben and my daughter.

 

[Tilly2]

Best wishes to you all. 

[ladybirder]

Thank you for the update David. Fingers still crossed.

[Patsy33]

It's going to take time & effort. I'm sure with lots of help from the wonderful  specialists, he's going to do really well. Thanks for the latest update.😊

[Canary42]

How awful, as a sufferer from a mini stroke (TIA) 2 years ago which affected my sight and banned me from driving for life, your son-in-law has my total sympathy. At his age however the chances of full recovery are very high (I'm 83) and I send my very best wishes for such an event.  

P.S. I'm a bit surprised at the wait, my MRI scan results were interpreted for me by the consultant within an hour - I guess it varies with circumstances.   

P.P.S. Wandering off topic a bit, but worth mentioning for other folk's sake, my TIA was suspected by optician at annual check up so he got me an urgent hospital referral, therefore I would recommend eye checks on an annual basis to everyone.

[Canary42]

My post before I saw your update - fingers crossed for a full recovery.

[Togo]

I did wait before posting a thank you david small. Thank you. Hopefully he is young enough, with family and friends support, to make a good recovery and enjoy a long life. He will of course need to make some huge personal adjustments after such a traumatic episode and that is where the support is needed. I too have had my close call and had to change somewhat. It does start with him though, and if he is up and joking instead of feeling sorry for himself then he has a better chance of recovery.  

[seekeerz]

I can only echo all the positive wishes already given, and hope things improve in the near future -

[barry1010]

Thanks for the update, great to know he has speech and s sense of humour. You have every reason to be hopeful.

Best wishes to you all 

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[Rosetta]

I also wish him well and hope for a good recovery. Determination and a positive attitude will help as swell as support from family

[jourdain2]

Very sorry to read this, david, but take heart.  A friend (57 yrs) had a very bad stroke last November.  It has taken ages, but he is now at home (he lives alone) coping with stairs and has gone back to most of his work as a counsellor on line and by video.

I'd have been in touch earlier, but Mr.J2 was ambulanced in to Scarb. A&E on Sunday morning....yet another chest infection (sepsis) plus dehydration damage to kidneys.  He's pulling round but I've not had much time.

Seriously, if your s-i-law works with the physios, the outcomes can be normality (or as near as makes no odds).

[Smowball]

David - hope that your SIL is making good progress and it's good that he has kept his sense of humour. With the right physio etc he could recover incredibly well x

jourdain2 - so sorry to hear Mrj2 is poorly and in hospital again, you must be worn down x