Category: Recap
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The next 30 leading up to discharge
Not really to breeze through my acute rehab but everyday was really about the same. Except weekends. There was no therapy on weekends and I was extremely bored. I wanted so bad to be doing therapy. So I did do a lot of puzzles and self range exercises. I didn’t like laying in bed all…
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Despair
About 20 days or so after being in rehab, I was cleared to move or “graduate” to the next step which was another rehabilitation facility. It was more dedicated and geared toward those individuals who wanted to get back to work and community. Given that most stroke victims are much older, they normally will go…
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I don’t know where I’m going but I promise it won’t be boring
Acute Rehab On day 6 they came to assess if I would be a good candidate for their acute inpatient rehab. I have posted a video of my first attempt to walk on June 29th, 6 days after my stroke. The moment I stood up, I could feel my left ankle roll in. That was…
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ICU
I ended up in ICU for 5 days. They came in to check on me and get vitals every few hours and during the middle of the night. On day 3 I had a TEE performed. To quote my cardiologist, “her heart is perfect.” I was cleared of any heart conditions, issues, holes and high…
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That dreadful night
On 6/23/2021 I “slipped” in my bathroom that resulted in my husband and daughter calling 911 and rushing me to the ER. Turned out my “slip” was a result of my entire left side going out resulting in a fall. Before I fell to the ground my chin met my bathroom countertop and the black…
Stephanie Torres 