My sister had a stroke this morning

[Zizzle]

I'm so sorry about your sister. My mom had a subdural hematoma 2 years ago...had to have her skull opened twice to drain it! So scary.

[sunny]

Forgot to say that Doug also had Aphasia...that was so discouraging to realize.
Big cyber hug coming your way...

[carolm]

HI Joan,
I'm also sorry to hear about your sister. Stroke are so scary-- I truly hope she recovers as well as can be expected. .
take care of yourself,
Carol

[CathyMe.]

and a 3+ hour brain surgery (at NYU) this afternoon to get the clot. Tonight her friend said Jill was awake and talking. Jill lost half her vision in both eyes. Doctor said she'd be able to read but not drive. Her vision may improve.

Tonight, I Googled "stroke" and "gluten" and was led right back here with this thread: http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... sc&start=0

Hi Joan,
So sorry to hear about your sister. I hope her recovery goes well.

[humbird753]

I haven't been on here as much as I used to be, and just read about your sister. Praying her recovery goes better than they expect..

Take care of yourself, Joan.

Paula

[Lesley]

You didn't tell me of the surgery. Was that on the first day?

What meds are they giving her? Blood thinners?

I hope you are taking care of yourself, and Alan too!

[mbeezie]

Joan,

Sorry your family is experiencing this. Hopefully she can make good progress with therapies.

Take care of yourself,

Mary Beth

[JLH]

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your good wishes.

Yes, Lesley, her surgery was the afternoon of her stroke (Friday). My brother hasn't said anything about meds.
I'll try to remember to ask.

He did say her drain and other lines were out except IV and probably pain meds.

What happens with the hole they drilled in her skull, Lesley? (I have no idea where it is.)

A doctor told my brother that her surgeon is in the top 5 of 21 at NYU Langone Hospital.