My life after my stroke

[Shoeman1963]

Hi everyone, my name is Ian and I suffered a stroke in March of this year. Having the loss of vision and balance really made me feel strange. I thought my working life was over because of the vision problems as I am an Engraver and Shoe Repairer by trade and I need the use of my eyes.

After a lot of time off work (4 months) and rest from the every day trudge I have recovered enough now to return to work for 3 days a week in my usual job.

Onward and upward from here and I even gave up smoking cold turkey from that very day. So YAY for me.

I eat better and I feel better now than I ever have.

[Hidden]

Hi, So happy for you! Keep going and say Hi to a stranger today, this helps me feel better!

[Shoeman1963 in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou

[Activity2004 Administrator]

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[Shoeman1963 in reply to Activity2004]

Thankyou

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Shoeman1963]

You’re welcome!😀👍 I’m sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I didn’t have any WIFI where I was today and didn’t know you had replied until now.😫

[Zest]

Hi Shoeman1963

Welcome to the Healthy eating forum. I am glad to hear that you are recuperating after your stroke, and that you are eating better and feeling better in yourself. Congratulations on giving up smoking too.

Hope you enjoy participating here.

Zest

[Shoeman1963 in reply to Zest]

Thankyou Zest

[WebMistress IF Star]

Welcome dearest Ian,

I am so glad that you made it to the forums! You're one of the nicest men in the world, and I am lucky to have known you for as long as I have, and I am very thankful that you survived the stroke and that you are well, and strong, and happy. I would have been devastated had you lost any of your lovely personality! You tell that boss of yours that I said to be good to you! You're a treasure. ❀

This is an amazing place to be. Ever since joining these forums, after being diagnosed as Pre-diabetic, I have found great friendships and supportive people all across the board. I hope you enjoy the recipes that are shared here! I know I do!

So glad you're here honey! ❀

[Shoeman1963 in reply to WebMistress]

Thankyou very much my dear Rhonda. I am looking forward to sharing good food recipes with you. Thankyou for telling me about this website

[WebMistress IF Star in reply to Shoeman1963]

Yay! I can't wait! Haha, wondering what an Aussie eats for breakfast!

[Indiaanjack]

Congratulations and well done on quitting smoking, it's tough going cold turkey but I did it 2.5 years ago and haven't looked back since. I hope you're taking it easy at work too, remember to take time out for you 😊

[Shoeman1963 in reply to Indiaanjack]

Yes it has been tough but I am determined to quit for good this time and to be honest I dont even feel like having a smoke any more

[Nonam]

Well done on a great recovery glad you are doing so well.

[Shoeman1963 in reply to Nonam]

thankyou

[Ladybex]

Well done that’s good to hear ... wishing you Health and Happiness 😊

[Shoeman1963 in reply to Ladybex]

Thankyou

[Want2BHappy3]

Bravo for you, pushing through. That's what I'm trying to do. Every day is hard because of my anxiety and depression.

I've been trying to get a job, had a couple of offers, I tried them but where to much for physically, so I couldn't stay. I'm.going to ne 65, so I'm limited what I can do and at the same time companies discriminate against me. So it's rough for me. Wishing you Much success you deserve it

[Shoeman1963 in reply to Want2BHappy3]

I also wish you luck in the future.

[Ladybex in reply to Want2BHappy3]

I know that feeling ... I’ve just turned 65 ... it’s very hard nowadays... wishing you luck 😊

[egton1966]

I'm pleased for you. Well done to stop cold turkey can not have been easy.

[12345pink]

That’s great to hear. I know someone who had a stroke until he told me I didn’t know so keep the good work up,