Probably won't be riding or posting much...

[chickwhorips]

big hugs to you and your family.

[Bikingmomof3]

Prayers for you and your family.

[bcipam]

My best friend just went through this with his mother. At first things looked bleak and he was quite depressed. But after some time and physical he is so much better. She can now walk (with a walker) and get about. Her speech is better and she can use her hands. Her future looks good.

I pray that He keep you and your family healthy and well to help care for your mother. I pray also that the good Lord watch over your mother and help her heal.

Take care.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My mother (in her 80's) had a major stroke a couple years before she died in August. It's really amazing to me how much someone might slowly work their way back from a huge stroke. Don't be discouraged yet with your MIL, my mother recovered a great deal from hers, she continued progressing from her stroke for maybe a year and a half before other problems ended her life- it does take time though, and the improvements are small enough so you don't notice them except month by month. Good Luck, and take care of YOURSELF too.

[uk elephant]

Just thought I'd share the amazing story I heard a couple of weeks ago. I was at a wedding with BF who was best man so I was stuck just chatting with random strangers (didn't know anyone there except BF and the bride and groom). One couple I was talking to were very much into hiking/mountain climbing. They travelled all over the world hiking up big mountains. Both were in their 70's. They had also taken up downhill skiing at the age of 50. Both looked super fit and healthy. Turns out the husband had had a stroke only a year ago, quite a severe one. But just this summer he had made it up to his first mountain summit after the stroke. It had taken him a lot longer than it used to (though still quicker than I've ever been able to), but he was very excited to be back. And he was now ready to go skiing again (though his wife had decided she was now finally too old) as they were off on a skiing holiday this winter with the kids and grandkids.

[massbikebabe]

Get her into physical/occupational therapy as soon as possible. It did wonders for me.




karen
stroked at 42

[Popoki_Nui]

Thanks so much for the good wishes for my m-i-l Eileen. At this point it's still not clear how this will play out. Her stroke wasn't particularly severe, but the complications could well be. The stroke has affected her swallowing; she must be fed thru a nasal tube, and if she doesn't regain her ability to swallow she will have to be fed thru a tube directly into her stomach. Related to this, she is at extremely high risk for pneumonia. Her right arm and leg are still non-functioning. On the plus side, she is slowly getting movement back in her right leg (reflex only, but it's a start), and the stroke has not impaired her mental functioning at all. She's still sharp as a tack and retains her wicked sense of humour.
Thanks again. Will update later if you'd like.

Sherry and family.

edit: yes, she does have a physiotherapist and occupational therapist visiting her daily, as well as her PCP, a top neurologist, and about a jillion other amazing nurses and support staff.