Hello, it’s been a while since I visited this site and have just noticed your entry. I had the same symptoms as you experienced at the time of the stroke and reached one year after my stroke on Halloween. I still experience severe tiredness, occasionally feel a little off balance and just feel a “ bit off “ on occasions which often last a week or so. I consider myself so lucky to have survived without any outward symptoms and yes, I get a little annoyed when people expect my to do things as if nothing has happened. Supermarkets remain difficult for me to visit, I get what I need and get out. Driving, I’m fine and confident I’m safe. The main reason I got in touch was the PFO. I had the same, a PFO and, in my case a ASD and had them closed under four months ago. Surgeon bagged them both with the same amplatzer device. I feel no pain at all, I feel no difference inside but I am hugely pleased that I have had this route for blood clots reaching my brain firmly closed off. In my opinion, if you are suitable for this procedure, grab it with both hands would be my advice. It’s reassuring to know its there and working and the heart specialist has kept my on clopidogrel as well, as he says, it’s a belt and braces job. Stroke team at the local hospital have now discharged me from their care and Im grateful for a second chance given that it could have been a lot worse. I still marvel at this amazing PFO closure procedure. I sincerely hope all goes well for you whatever you decide.