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Hello sweet cherries. 

Its been a challenging week and im finally on my feet again.  I know ive been quiet lately.  Just trying to process things regarding my health. 

The week before Thanksgiving I went to the hospital with weird numbness on my left side. When I got there it was kinda a blur.  They admitted me instantly. As they were asking questions.  I had a mini stroke Tia.  I got there just in time for them to catch it.  Im thankful for their quick response. It was pretty scary after I was alert enough to realized what was going on.  

I have been taking it easy and feel well rested.  Allot better now that I'm on medication of blood thinners and cholesterol medication. Its hereditary on both sides of my family. Plus menopause caused havoc on my cholesterol and hormone levels! I have always been very active and maintained a healthy lifestyle. So I wouldn't have these issues in my elder years.  But apparently some hereditary health issues and menopause happen regardless of prevention   The gift of family genes. Im thankful that it's fairly easy and manageable. Medication and a little tweaking of my diet.  Thankfully I am already on a pretty strict diet due to my other stomach issues.  Only thing I have to give up is carbs. Carbs is my weakness lol but it's an easy thing to give up. 

I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. I did manage to get out to Austin and hangout with our friends.  Very relaxed and refreshed. 

Great to hear from you Flora, but omgoodness! Wow! A stroke! Even if it's a TIA. Thankful you were able to get medical treatment.

You take care of yourself!

Oh my goodness Flora. You need your own chapter in a Medical Journal. Immediate attention with a stroke is imperative. Please take it easy and give yourself time to heal.

Awww Sweet Flora, you were on my mind and I'm glad you checked in! HUGS to you!!! I'll continue to pray for you and your health ailments. 
How scary to go through everything! TIAs are pretty scary on their own  and I'm grateful you were already at the hospital when it happened! 
Please keep taking care of yourself! Hormonal and menopause things are awful to deal with in their own way; everything else is crazy too! 
MANY MANY prayers for you, DC! 

Oh my goodness you have been put through so much! Oh, genes determine so much, good in some cases not in others. I wish you the best, prayers!

emmapaige wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:24 pm

Oh my goodness Flora. You need your own chapter in a Medical Journal. Immediate attention with a stroke is imperative. Please take it easy and give yourself time to heal.

Im starting feel I need a chapter in the medical journal.  Its been a Rollercoaster! I'm thankful for the good parts and medical advancements. I had some amazing and skilled surgeons for sure! They didn't even flinch with my rare situations.  

Wow, Flora.  Glad you got immediate help and are doing better.  Rest and take care!

So great to hear from you Flora!!  Gosh that is scary and I'm so glad you were already in a place of care!  Glad you are taking it easy and giving up carbs is tough!  Hang in there and again so nice to have you check in!!

Take care friend!

Oh Flora what an awful experience.  So glad you were able to get immediate care.  Rest easy and take care.

Dear sweet flora! You’ve really been on my mind lately and now I know why!!! I’m so very glad you’re okay! Take really good care of yourself! Lots of {HUGS}}} and prayers for you!

emmapaige wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:24 pm

Oh my goodness Flora. You need your own chapter in a Medical Journal. Immediate attention with a stroke is imperative. Please take it easy and give yourself time to heal.

As a nurse we always would quip that the last thing you want to hear a doctor say is "you are an interesting case!"

Give yourself plenty of time to rest and heal! We will be here.

Florac74 wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:38 pm

Hello sweet cherries. 

Its been a challenging week and im finally on my feet again.  I know ive been quiet lately.  Just trying to process things regarding my health. 

The week before Thanksgiving I went to the hospital with weird numbness on my left side. When I got there it was kinda a blur.  They admitted me instantly. As they were asking questions.  I had a mini stroke Tia.  I got there just in time for them to catch it.  Im thankful for their quick response. It was pretty scary after I was alert enough to realized what was going on.  

I have been taking it easy and feel well rested.  Allot better now that I'm on medication of blood thinners and cholesterol medication. Its hereditary on both sides of my family. Plus menopause caused havoc on my cholesterol and hormone levels! I have always been very active and maintained a healthy lifestyle. So I wouldn't have these issues in my elder years.  But apparently some hereditary health issues and menopause happen regardless of prevention   The gift of family genes. Im thankful that it's fairly easy and manageable. Medication and a little tweaking of my diet.  Thankfully I am already on a pretty strict diet due to my other stomach issues.  Only thing I have to give up is carbs. Carbs is my weakness lol but it's an easy thing to give up. 

I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. I did manage to get out to Austin and hangout with our friends.  Very relaxed and refreshed. 

Oh my stars and garters child.  Hugs and blessings. Take it easy and rest.  
 

Oh Flora,  i am so sorry.   I am so glad you got the help when you did.,  Take care of yourself. love you friend.

GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE MUCH BETTER AND BACK ON THE BOARDS.............. I MISSED YOU ON THE BOARDS................... YOU TAKE CARE AND REMEMBER WE ARE HERE FOR YOU NO MATTER WHAT..................... VALERIE

Thank you sweet friends. Im always grateful for you all Next year is going to be a good year.  This year was preparation and getting everything taken care of.  

Omgoodness Flora I was thinking of you. I had not been on the boards for a while a few weeks back so didn't know how you were doing. I am so sorry you had yet another medical issue, but so glad you were in the right place at the time. Prayers for you to have all those medical issues behind you now and for you to remain well.

Oh Flora!  Is there no respite for you??  In my prayers you go, and stay!  

Oh my goodness, glad you are ok and sincerely hope it is all uphill from now.  You are on my beside prayer list. Be gentle with yourself and stay well. 

Florac74 wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:38 pm

Hello sweet cherries. 

Its been a challenging week and im finally on my feet again.  I know ive been quiet lately.  Just trying to process things regarding my health. 

The week before Thanksgiving I went to the hospital with weird numbness on my left side. When I got there it was kinda a blur.  They admitted me instantly. As they were asking questions.  I had a mini stroke Tia.  I got there just in time for them to catch it.  Im thankful for their quick response. It was pretty scary after I was alert enough to realized what was going on.  

I have been taking it easy and feel well rested.  Allot better now that I'm on medication of blood thinners and cholesterol medication. Its hereditary on both sides of my family. Plus menopause caused havoc on my cholesterol and hormone levels! I have always been very active and maintained a healthy lifestyle. So I wouldn't have these issues in my elder years.  But apparently some hereditary health issues and menopause happen regardless of prevention   The gift of family genes. Im thankful that it's fairly easy and manageable. Medication and a little tweaking of my diet.  Thankfully I am already on a pretty strict diet due to my other stomach issues.  Only thing I have to give up is carbs. Carbs is my weakness lol but it's an easy thing to give up. 

I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. I did manage to get out to Austin and hangout with our friends.  Very relaxed and refreshed. 

Oh my goodness, Flora!  How scary that must have been.  So thankful you made it to the hospital in time for them to catch it.  It sounds like you're doing all the right things.  Take care of yourself.  Sending cherry love your way!
 

Hang in there, Flora.  You're a strong woman.  You've got this.

I had a TIA in 2012 at age 44 -- scariest thing I've ever been through.  Even now, all these years later I'm still rattled by it.  What you've been through is scary and stressful, for sure.

((Hugs))