• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Had a stroke

Chunk-O-Funk

Chunk-O-Funk

Apr 1, 2005
6,459
23
60
East Providence, RI
#1
Just thought Id let all my bass brothers know that I had a stroke and was gone close to a year. Lost my paid membership and all that goes with it. I’ve got a friends laptop that shuts down every so often. A simple power cord took care of that. Yep, things are looking good.

The strok well, im still in wheelchair still have a right hand that is worthless (my plucking hand) can’t spit out toothpaste without making a mess. You name it. I probably had it. Lol. The two month coma I was in should have killed me! Just like a movie it all started with a wiggle of the finger. Thing are looking good though. Great therope goes a long way and the people here are all awesome. Family, friends, all make the stay a little more shorter and a bit more tolerable. The thing I’m looking forward to the most is they will be taking out my tachometry soon and that means real food! I’ll be walking again, or I hope so, but that will be longer then I thought. Everything is so up in the air right now. All I can say thank God for my brother. He has help in so many ways!

Right now I’ll just do some lurking (like I haven’t). Maybe do some posting. Just take a good look around. Good place, good people. No doubt why this is first place I thought of.
 
#8
I'm sorry to hear about this situation, I'm also glad and awestruck to read of your courage and aptitude in view of overcoming within this. All the brothers wish you well Sir, take it easy and take your time, all the best ; )
 
#10
I sent you PM. While i haven't personally experienced what you're going through, i've seen my brother, at 13, then my mom 10 years later, then our little boy, at 2 years old, suffer severe strokes. The strength of these 3 people is something that i've rarely seen, and i wish you the same strength in your recovery.
 
#13
Wow, what an experience. I too wish you the very best in your recovery, and welcome you back.
Your sharing this will undoubtedly act as a reminder, of those things we all tend to take for granted, and inspire a refreshed perspective for some.
B.
 
#16
Welcome back Chunk-o-Funk. I know that you have a lot of work ahead of you but it sounds as though you have strength and determination to fight the good fight and it is good to hear that your brother is there to help and encourage you. I pray for your continued recovery.
 
#17
Chunk-O-Funk said:
Just thought Id let all my bass brothers know that I had a stroke and was gone close to a year. Lost my paid membership and all that goes with it. I’ve got a friends laptop that shuts down every so often. A simple power cord took care of that. Yep, things are looking good.

The strok well, im still in wheelchair still have a right hand that is worthless (my plucking hand) can’t spit out toothpaste without making a mess. You name it. I probably had it. Lol. The two month coma I was in should have killed me! Just like a movie it all started with a wiggle of the finger. Thing are looking good though. Great therope goes a long way and the people here are all awesome. Family, friends, all make the stay a little more shorter and a bit more tolerable. The thing I’m looking forward to the most is they will be taking out my tachometry soon and that means real food! I’ll be walking again, or I hope so, but that will be longer then I thought. Everything is so up in the air right now. All I can say thank God for my brother. He has help in so many ways!

Right now I’ll just do some lurking (like I haven’t). Maybe do some posting. Just take a good look around. Good place, good people. No doubt why this is first place I thought of.
Click to expand...

Welcome back Chunk-O-Funk.

Fate has obviously handed you a major upset in life but also a second chance which many stroke victims never get.

You are now confronted with an unexpected opportunity to discover more about what you're made of deep inside. Judging from the spirit you've displayed here it would seem that you are up to facing this new set of challenges.

Finding a way to re-boot your life in the service of aiding others may be worth considering. Your accumulated life's experiences, insights, and earned wisdom may prove to be beneficial to those who are facing their own issues.

At one time or another I'd expect that we all have experienced a number of those 'if-only-I-knew-then-what-I-know-now' moments of regret. Perhaps this is your chance to reduce that number for someone else.

Though I'm a stranger to you please feel free to PM me at any time. :)

John
 
#19
Chunk!!! Wow. Welcome back brother. I've had a girlfriend go through a stroke from an AVM (arterial venal malformation). 2 months in a coma and life humbling recovery.

We're here for you brother. Be patient with yourself. Make physical therapy your religion. Not only stick with it but push yourself beyond it. The fact that you're able to put together a post is a great positive sign, IMO.

Hang tough brother. Keep us posted on all the sexy nurses. PM me pics of the sexy asian ones. ;) So glad you found your way back to TB. :)
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back