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Being a Stroke Survivor, I felt the need to create this blog to share my personal story and temporary disability. I am moving forward in my stroke recovery by first giving thanks to God almighty for saving my life and keeping me around to find my purpose here on earth as he could have taken me away and ended my life, he decided not to! People are always asking me, what are the signs of a stroke? For me, it started with having short dizziness when I would rise from bed in the morning and then again when I would lay down to go to sleep at night. I had zero dizziness throughout the day while working.
This went on for 3 days straight, and on the 4th day, I had no signs nor symptoms all day. It was until day 5 when the morning dizziness reappeared, and BTW, each time I would get dizzy, it would only be for about 5 seconds; I would be remiss if I didn't say that. So, on day 5, late at night, around 11:30, I was sitting on my couch watching television and decided to stand up when I noticed my left leg felt like it was nailed to the floor. Again, only for about 5 seconds.
I went outside for some fresh air and felt better. I decided it was time to go to bed, so I labored a little as my left leg felt a little weak but made it upstairs; I sat on my bed and decided that if I still felt like this in the morning, I'd call 911. While trying to sleep that night, I felt like my body's left side of my body was heavier than usual but not understanding what was happening, I labored through it, thinking I'll sleep it off. Boy, was I wrong? When I woke up the next morning, I noticed I was slurring my speech; then, I felt like maybe I was having a stroke, and so I git myself together and called 911.
When the ambulance arrived, they checked my vitals and asked me how long I had been feeling this way. I repeated the story I just said, and right away figured it was probably having a stroke and needed to go to the hospital straight away. While in the ambulance, I found out that if I had called the night before, I could have had a special shot called a TIA { I think?] but now was too late because it needed to be done within the first hours to be effective. So, I was admitted to Norwalk Hospital for about a week. While in the hospital, I had another stroke, which left me partially paralyzed on my left side but fortunately able to talk and be totally coherent and cognizant of my surroundings.
I was transferred to Danbury Rehabilitation for about a month of rigorous physical and occupational therapy. This was just a taste of what was to come as I now am being put to the test mind-body and soul stroke recovery process. Believe me, it is a long hard road, but with God's grace, mercy, my strong faith, awesome doctors and caretakers, and the best support system of friends and family I could ask for, I plan to make a full recovery. I want to say a huge Thank You All!
Thanks for your diligence in caring for me, thanks for your prayers, thanks for your kind words and generous donations to me during this ruff time. I'm truly blessed to be here!
Click the link below to watch my rehab videos or to make a donation to My Stroke Fund.
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STROKE RECOVERY- WORKING SHOULDERS, FOREARM, AND HAND ON ARM CYCLE
Stroke recovery - Working hard to be able to run again after I had my stroke.
Stroke recovery -Trying hard to get back into form again
Stroke recovery Working hard on right knee kicks, much better than left but need to regain my strength.
Stroke recovery Finally able to raise, control, and lower my left shoulder after 6 months.
Stroke recovery Trying to reconnect my brain to my body to start to playing my drums again!
Stroke recovery Blaine doing sprinting exercises to improve running ability eight months post struck #StrokeWarriors #StrokeAwareness #StrokeRecovery
Stroke recovery - Blaine going for a short run 1yr post-stroke
I didn't think I could but now realize I can. I have no choice in the matter.
Stroke recovery - It is said that all things happen for a reason and that "when one door closes another door opens."
I have found this to be true many times in my life.
Recovery after a stroke is not easy to put it lightly but with the support system that I'm fortunate to have, this will pass and be a short term disability. I want to say this, to avoid a potentially life-threatening situation like this, Please educate yourselves by knowing what are the signs of a stroke and pay attention to your body!
I GOT THIS!
I always try to stay positive about life and keep a positive attitude even during a tough time like this.
In terms of recovery, I find it to be 80% mental and 20% physical. With God's grace, occupational and physical therapy,
I'll make a full recovery!
My daily routine in my stroke recovery goes like this,
I spend time reading the bible for spiritual strength in the mornings,
then eat a nutritional breakfast paying close attention to sodium, sugar cholesterol, and fat intake,
Know the early signs of a stroke!
Give thanks for the new day and
go about my daily exercises, chores and online marketing .
I've also started taking CBD supplements to aid in healing, focus, sleeping and energy. They really help me a lot but do your own research I'm not a health professional.
I've found that some CBD products have also helped me with my stroke recovery.
May 10, 2019
Checked into Norwalk Hospital with stroke symptoms
May 17, 2019
Checked into Danbury Rehab Unit, Left side of body largely paralyzed.
June 7, 2019
After 1 month of intense physical, occupational and speech therapy I checked out of the Danbury Hospital walking with a cane.
1st week July 2019
Started physical therapy at Norwalk Hospital Rehab
Aug 2019
I'm able to raise my left hand enough to have a drink of water. It takes a little time but I can do it :)
I'm able to stomp my left foot with a little authority now, (hi-hat foot.) watch out drum set here I come!
Hand extensions starting to come around
Jogged around PT facility with therapist (was ugly but I did it.)
Able to use my left hand to hold and squeeze and finally release items.
SEPT 2019
Washing dishes and more..
Hand extensions much better now with way less pain and stiffness. I feel this is due to OT and CBD oil.
OCT 2019
Able to raise lefthand above my shoulder.
Jogging is improving with less dragging of my left foot
Left ankle strength is improving, I have much more control
Walking with less foot drag on left side
I feel like my brain has started to connect more with my left side and feel like this will be a short term disability
Getting ready for my next OT and PT evaluation in November.
Able to tie plastic bags but still unable to tie my shoelaces
Able to hold my drumstick and make a slight stroke with it :)
NOV- DEC 2019
Left ankle movement still slow in recovery (can't push off with much force)
I've beed working with the (Baps Bd) to help as well as trying to play my drums.
Left knee stiffness getting better, about 80% as well as my left leg strength
My left wrist, fingers, hand,muscels, shoulder only about 40% with a fair amount of stiffness.
Left side of face st, mouth and neck still partially numb.
All said after 6 months, I'm very pleased and optimistic with the results thus far. I'm excited to see what happens in the next 6 months with PT and OT:)
Obviously my prescribed medicines, rest, nutrition and diet are huge so stick to a healthy regimen.
GOALS FOR MAY 2020
Stay focused on my regimen, stay in the spirit (God First)
Lay down abeat on my drumset
Get my social life back
Spend time with my daughter
Grow my business!
More Updates Coming!
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Blaine Booker phone# (203) 642-3145 (203) 515-8001
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