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@almafe85 That's a pretty terrifying story. I'm sure you realize your recovery journey is only beginning.

I had a lacunar ischemic stroke, and it required nearly a month of hospitalization just to be well enough to travel home. (I had my stroke 350 miles from home). That was more than seven years ago, and I'm still making progress.

Of course, no two strokes alike, and two stroke patients are alike. But stay positive and be sure to reach out here on Connect. Feel free to send me a private message and I'll be happy to help in any way I can. You might also consider finding a local Stroke Support Group. It can't help a lot.

You definitely have the right attitude! As I was told early on, recovery was entirely up to me -- there's not much medically anyone can do in a case like mine, where brain cells are simply gone and can't be replaced.

Stay strong!

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@scottrl Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. Hearing from someone who has gone through this and continues to make progress even years later is really encouraging. My stroke was caused by whiplash after a car accident in 2026, and the recovery has definitely been challenging. But I’m staying positive and doing everything I can to heal and get stronger. I really appreciate your kindness and the advice about support groups. It means a lot.