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f50lrrp · 10-31-2008, 10:54

tPA is a God Send! In May I had a Stroke and my 25 YO daughter called 911, immediately. Within an hour I was at the E.R. being treated. I spent 8 weeks in a hospital (3 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks of Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy.) I was discharged with a cane and a brace on my right leg.

I went back for "Out-Patient" therapy and spent another nine weeks going back three times a week. When I finished I was 45 pounds lighter than I had been prior to the stroke, I was talking in complete sentences, and I was running without the cane or the brace.

I have recovered about 90% of my pre-stroke abilities.

10-31-2008, 10:54	#6
f50lrrp BANNED USER Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Monterey California Posts: 392	tPA is a God Send! In May I had a Stroke and my 25 YO daughter called 911, immediately. Within an hour I was at the E.R. being treated. I spent 8 weeks in a hospital (3 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks of Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy.) I was discharged with a cane and a brace on my right leg. I went back for "Out-Patient" therapy and spent another nine weeks going back three times a week. When I finished I was 45 pounds lighter than I had been prior to the stroke, I was talking in complete sentences, and I was running without the cane or the brace. I have recovered about 90% of my pre-stroke abilities.
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