Summary:
The possibility of having a stroke presents a scary picture to most all of us. Lee Looks at this fear head on as he describes his journey to becoming a stroke survivor. Along the way we learn some valuable and potentially life saving information that should be heard by everyone. Although this episode is on the longer side, listen only to the first 20 minutes of this. if your earbuds are not glued to your ears by that time, then skip the rest of the episode. We're confident that you will find more than enough information to enjoy the whole thing. But you decide.

What You Will Learn About In This Episode:

How to identify someone (friend or loved-one) who is having a stroke
Why time is of the essence is getting medical attention for a stroke.
What is a silent stroke and why are they so dangerous.
A primer on Types of Strokes
Being Fit vs. Being healthy
The dangers of Cholesterol and stress
Factors that help in recovering from a stroke

Time-Stamps for Questions and Topics discussed in this episode:

Strokes vs. the "Grow older, not Old" message? (1:25)
My reasons for feeling Blessed. (4:27)
A stroke in much more dangerous when it comes on slowly? (9:41)
At the hospital - first day (11:20)
The 4 primary objectives of a hospital's care for a stroke victim (14:25)
The hospital's initial evaluation and assessment procedures (18:15)
be careful with what you think a stroke would feel like? (23:39)
F.A.S.T = Face. Arms.Speech.Time (26:06)
Understanding strokes - Types, Stats, Facts (28:20)
TIA's - the silent strokes are real scary stuff (34:38)
What actually caused Lee's stroke? (36:39)
Being fit vs. being healthy (39:45)
Cholesterol (41:36)
Stress (45:56)
Evaluating the damage caused by the stroke (51:36)
Leaving the hospital (54:59)
recovering at home (57:48)
recovery, self-esteem and purpose (1:01:02)

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Handwriting Practice:

Many (but not all) of the limitations that come from a stroke can be addressed with practice. I found, after coming home, that I was unable to write. through the miracle of neuroplasticity, practice helps us form new pathways in our brain to recover our previous abilities. It isn't perfect and the process does take some time to take hold. But it is our path to move closer to normalcy. Deliberate practice and the correct attitude will do wonders.

"The Lighter side of having a stroke" (Video):

Pictures of the Carotid Arteries:

 
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