any other massive stroke survivors here?

[The Kid!]

Originally Posted by geewhiz

A sax player I used to work with had a massive stroke at 45. Airlifted 100 miles to a stroke center in NYC. After a long rehab road and hard work on his part, he returned to his teaching job and is playing sax again. His speaking voice is ever so slightly softer and he has a nearly imperceptible limp.

Keep up the hard work, keep that fear at bay, and keep a positive attitude. I know it's easy for someone to say that who isn't in your shoes, but please know that we're rooting for you! You never know - you may be playing again down the road!

thank you, brother I'm trying.. much love to you

[Le Chef]

If not too nosy, what do the docs or you attribute the stroke to?

You seem so young to have suffered this. Best wishes on your road to recovery.

Rob in Texas

[Denandannie]

Mine wasn't massive but bad enough to loose left side dexterity and strength. Couldn't play guitar or type. That was Jan. 2019. I've gained everything back except still have some balance issues. My finger picking is back and am going to buy a Breedlove just for fingerstyle.

There's hope for you. It won't happen guick, but you'll recover. Every week try the guitar. NOT every day. . .too discouraging. Take heart, buddy. You'll get there.

[The Kid!]

Originally Posted by Jaden

I had read about your condition on another forum and was quite shocked even though I don’t know you, you seemed very youthful from your posts. Hopefully there is full health care and physiotherapy in place to help with your recovery - I hope you will play guitar again - it will take some time. There is a history of stroke in my family - it’s a tough situation.

Take care

my community was so supportive <3 this one?https://buffalonews.com/2019/08/01/w...me&utm_medium=

[rmp]

oh man, My wife's dad was in his 40s when he suffered a very severe stroke.

He lost his speech and his right side motor skills.

The thing that always upset him the most, was not being able to talk to people. He was a smart man and loved conversation. it killed him not to be albe to converse with people.

He was also a huge fan of just about any kind of music you could play for him. He would sit and listen to me play guitar for hours.

He is missed, he was a fighter. Don't give in.. I don't think any thing I can say would offer any more encouragement, so I'll do this;

Please lord, be with The Kid, help him through his recovery, so that he may resume all things in life that are part of who he is. Amen..

Best of luck brother,
/ray

[TBman]

The body heals itself, give it time.

I had Guillain Barre syndrome in 2012 that paralyzed one side of my face and forced me to walk with a cane and I couldn't play guitar. Over time it all came back except my full smile and I still can't whistle. Then in 17 I had a mini stroke which did much less damage than the GB syndrome and now I'm doing much better. I really can't play like I used to, but I can still do a few things so don't give up.

Give your body a chance to heal and whatever you can do to help things along do it. Flipping a pencil around with your fingers, writing, make a spider with your fingers and hand and move it around on a desk.

Good luck to you and don't give up. Just don't expect things to come back fast. Again, give it time.

[bsman]

Wow, that's tough and sad to hear about a young guy like you. I hope you're able to find a good Occupational Therapist who is willing to work with you on regaining the ability to play. I know you're in for a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but I hope it pays off and you are able to regain most, if not all, of your previous abilities.

[ceciltguitar]

You were missed here. Your knowledge and enthusiasm and encouragement and advice about everything from gear to musicianship were appreciated and helped a lot of people here.

Both sides of this coin / Möbius strip are true and applicable:

- Accept where you are today with peace in your heart, thankful for what you still have.

- Never give up the fight to regain as much as possible, doing all that you can do each day.

you have the prayers and hopes and best wishes of many people, including me!

[KeyofH]

Originally Posted by The Kid!

I USED to obsess about tone and gear but now id be THRILLED TO STRUM 2 chords on a $50 junker!!!

You don’t need to play guitar to be valuable to us!
I’ve followed every post you’ve made since joining the AGF!

[waterboy]

I teach a guitar club at work. One of the members is a 26 year old woman who had a stroke about 5 years ago.
When we started a year ago she could hardly moved her right arm. Couldn't hold a pick, so we started with a thumb pick. Could hardly hit the strings (any of them) and then only about once every 10 seconds.
Today she holds a pick and is making progress on Romance, a classical piece, or as much as she can with a pick. She rolls out a convincing "la vie en rose". She isn't up to time yet and can't see her progress, but to me it's remarkable.
Don't give up, try not to get down. The brain is very plastic and can re-learn. Any progress is progress and it's a long game.
Good luck

[The Kid!]

Originally Posted by bsman

Wow, that's tough and sad to hear about a young guy like you. I hope you're able to find a good Occupational Therapist who is willing to work with you on regaining the ability to play. I know you're in for a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but I hope it pays off and you are able to regain most, if not all, of your previous abilities.

almost a year and I can't even wiggle a finger.

[BrunoBlack]

That’s a tough row, but I hope you are able to maintain a positive attitude and still enjoy life. Keep working and find something to keep your mind engaged — with the radio playing your favorite tunes. Best of luck.

[Kerbie]

Good to hear from you, Kid... hang in there! Don't give up. You've got a lot more years to go.

[buddyhu]

My heart goes out to you. I am sure this is hard to accept.

Don’t know what else to say.... I’m sure you are already trying to enjoy what you can, and are doing the things you can do.

[Strat80hm]

Hey Kid, how are you doing in 2022?

It s been almost 3 years. Your involvement to this forum has always been a great source of knowledge and high quality music, you re being missed here Kid!