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Jack Peterson · Dec 31, 2014

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So 15 months ago today I went in an ambulance to Silliman Hospital with a stroke. Having talked to 3 friends here who have had strokes, they say mine was unfortunately a bad one. I covered in earlier posts why I think I had a stroke and the first 12 months recovery, so I will update from today.
I still have partial paralysis on my right leg, arm, and face, and my good side -left- is numb. I can wobbly walk on my own for about a kilometre, if my BIL is assisting me in case I start falling over. I go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week for a full body workout and and am getting my strength back, albeit with atrophy on the right side.
A couple of recent keys for me that may help others who might find themselves in this position. I started taking virgin coconut oil, thanks to Alex, and have gained some traction from it. Secondly, I had a lot of pain on my right side from walking and working out, I was finally able to go see my good friend Dr. Mike and he adjusted my back, rib, neck, shoulder and wrist which all required attention due to my weak right side. Lastly, I've been taking amino acids supplements for nearly a year and now I've added Biospray supplement which seems to be a great boost and an offset for the blood thinners I have to take.
So 2014 was a long year for me but no complaints. Never give up, get healthier, and have a great 2015.

SUBJECT SHOULD SAY STROKE RECOVERY
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Pat! Some times Words are not enough or maybe I mean they can not always say enough, So with the rest of the Forum I am sure and I think from the Captain as well.

This seems the Token you deserve

johncarson · Dec 31, 2014

Pat, thanks so much for freely sharing such a painful personal experience. Your strength and determination to keep moving forward is inspirational. I think one lesson we can all benefit from is to seek medical help at first signs of something amiss in our bodies, not to wait until a major event forces us to. Good to know that your experiences at Silliman were positive and that you have found helpful substances. Please continue sharing as you progress.

you_have_been_removed · Jul 3, 2026

I know I'm not alone in never having met Pat, but have been on this forum for 15 years as my wife is a local and been to Dumaguete so many times and will end up there in the ground far away from home when my bell is rang, I too take courage from his stance on not giving up, fighting like a demon, and in his writing and his comments was a humble and over helpful chap who was a giver, loved his wife fiercely and spoke of his son in awe and wanted nothing more than to better them, so as the ad says " Pat is a champion" be like Pat "ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam"

Rye83 · Dec 31, 2014

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For those on the forum who may not know me, I do not post looking for pity or sympathy.
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I don't think anyone would take it that way. Have a happy new year Pat.

PatO · Dec 31, 2014

Thanks Jack, and thanks for being a long time friend. And thanks for sharing your stroke experience with me. Hopefully, I will get back on my feet as you have persevered and made it back.

patty · Dec 31, 2014

Glad you are recovering and keeping active. May 2015 be a wonderful year for you.

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