Eleven months post stroke. Where has that time gone? I re-read last months update and to be honest, there isn't much more to report.
I am staying constant on the physical side of things. I still have double vision and stiffness in my left hand and foot. My left leg is a bit mechanical and heavy and my eyes look pretty close to normal. At this point, I feel like the deficits I have are probably permanent. I am lucky that none of them affect my daily living or functioning. I have to be careful and am unable to do some things. But, I can live without everything I can't do.
Work has been very busy and a bit stressful which worries me at times. I believe that stress was a major factor contributing to my stroke in October so I fear that I am making myself more susceptible to another one. I like working and staying busy. The problem is I get caught up in everything I used to do; how much I used to juggle and I just can't do that anymore without feeling my stroke symptoms flare up or getting a massive cold and fever. It has gotten much better since the beginning of the school year too. It also helps that our building has cooled off a little bit.
Other than that, I am at about 95% functioning. I would love to run the "Do Better. Be Better." color run 5k but I am not sure if I could. I know I could handle the cardiovascular aspect but I am unsure of how my leg would feel ten minutes in. I complete hour workouts at NLXF, but everything we do is short bursts of energy for three minutes or less. Endurance running is a little bit different beast.
I continue to pray everyday for my health. I wish so badly to remain stroke and surgery free. I am truly grateful for every month I get to write one of these updates.
Cheers to 11 months beating my stroke!
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