53 struck down
07-13-10 | 03:53 PM
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53 struck down
Sorry that I haven't been on. Around the last of February I had a stroke. Just recently I had another. The worse part of it is that I can't ride my bike any more. My wife has been helping me a lot and I am slowly getting back somewhat on my feet. I can't see to type so my wife does it for me.
I'll be checking in from time to time.
I'll be checking in from time to time.
07-13-10 | 05:11 PM
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I'm so sorry to learn of your strokes and wish you a speedy recovery. Once you are up and about find someone with a tandem to get you out.
Good luck.
Good luck.
07-13-10 | 05:22 PM
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Geez. I am sorry to hear about that. 
I hope the cause is identified, and something can be done to get you back where you should be.
I hope the cause is identified, and something can be done to get you back where you should be.
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07-13-10 | 05:27 PM
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I am sorry to hear about your health problems. I am happy to learn that you have a wonderful wife to assist. I hope you recover and do not have another.
07-13-10 | 07:00 PM
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Sorry to hear this. Hang in there and make the best of whatever is to come.
07-13-10 | 08:38 PM
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Keep at the recovery process. Find new activities that help you regain your strength and coordination and pay special attention to you wife - thank goodness they are there when we need them.
07-13-10 | 08:45 PM
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So sorry to hear about that. I know there is so much more they can do now for stroke recovery. Do you get "stroke smart" it is a neat free magazine with a lot of inspirationial articles and success stories.
We get it because my 80 year old mother had s stroke 2 years ago and I picked up a copy at the hospital and found it online.
https://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MAG
We get it because my 80 year old mother had s stroke 2 years ago and I picked up a copy at the hospital and found it online.
https://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MAG
07-13-10 | 09:15 PM
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Good luck with the rehab. They've come a long way with technology and therapy to combat all kinds of sicknesses. Hang in there and give it your best and you'll beat it.
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07-13-10 | 09:24 PM
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I'm sorry to hear the news. My best wishes for your recuperation and recovery.
07-13-10 | 10:43 PM
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We bike riders are a tough lot. You'll be back. And thanks for thinking of BF 50+ when you've got plenty else on your mind.
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07-13-10 | 11:13 PM
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Tex, thanks for updating us. Heal fast, and best wishes --
07-13-10 | 11:29 PM
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My hope is for a great recovery from an honorary Texan(10 years in Seabrook, TX).
A thought on recovery and cycling. Like the story of the patients with Parkisons and cycling, any one know if even pedaling in a stationary trainer has been used to speed stroke recovery? Seems like a good way to get some motion back but ask the doc first.
A thought on recovery and cycling. Like the story of the patients with Parkisons and cycling, any one know if even pedaling in a stationary trainer has been used to speed stroke recovery? Seems like a good way to get some motion back but ask the doc first.
07-14-10 | 06:26 AM
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Tex-I hate to hear your misfortune but it's great to hear your wife is so supportive. Here's hoping for continued improvement.
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