I, can't believe we don't have at least 750,000 followers, on this blog?there are 750,000 new ones every year.
that has to mean, there are more than a few million living survivors.this is an online support group for you survivors, caregivers, friends and family. ask your questions, you may be afraid to ask a survivor?I would like to read your stories, help you get answers to questions, on medical, therapy and other woes of surviving the third deadliest killer on earth.Stroke is unmerciful,it will take the old, the young and all in between.Awareness is our only sword, to slay, this dragon.If you are reading this post? please leave one of your own.
Phil Hanaburgh
stroke survivor,
author
www.philiphanaburgh.com

Three years, have passed, since my stroke. I continue to work on my, recovery.I am walking very, well. I have little to no speech, problem.My affected arm is at about, 30% my hand is less than 20%. I am on 3 seizure medications. Epilepsy, a byproduct of my brain damage. Of all the adversities,I have faced, epilepsy is the ugliest.This, will be my constant reminder, that I lived,through, a ruptured aneurysm.I put death off, for the present, knowing, all too well, I will face it again. When that time, comes, I will be better prepared for it.I have, been busy making sure, all of my affairs, are in place.All, my wife and kids will have to do is,fill in some last minute, spaces.they know my end of life wishes.I have set up trusts for them, so the State and fed doesn't rip them off in taxes, upon my death?Everyone should have this in place.You, bought life insurance to assure your loved ones will not have to struggle, with finances? not to give to the government to steal, for taxes.Talk to a lawyer about probate?You won't believe what you can do too save your estate.I, was not ready for this security for my family, when I cheated death, the first time.I'm ready now.

Many thought I was headed for heaven
But that didn't happen, it wasn't to be,
My heavenly father wasn't ready for me
I didn't see any long dark tunnel; no bright light was waiting for me. Instead an angel came you see, she said I must live for my , family. I fought real hard many, people prayed for me. These prayers were answered I, lived you see. The stroke was bad it took its toll on me, they’re prayers were answered, I lived you see. I wasn’t, afraid. Any longer, I worked real hard to get stronger and stronger. I had a chance many, don’t receive. To
live my life over, not just for me.
Stroke survivors are a special breed. Material things they will never need. lifes great treasures are there abound. All you have to do is look around. Your friends and family aren’t very far. They will Always love you just as you are. Just a thank you, all for your support, never once did you fall short.
God Bless You All
Stroke survivor,
Philip R. Hanaburgh Sr

6AM 12/12 having my coffee and checking blogg.with 750,000 strokes per year,I have trouble believing there are enough web sites,bloggs and other media to keep us all informed?No one can understand our plight,but another survivor. we know there are no victims except those who died of stroke.survivors are left with disibilities that rock their lives off their foundations.physical,speech,cognitive issues.each of us have brought an innocent person or persons into our world.Care givers our beloved ones who guide us through recovery.They make us feel whole again.they're work can last years until we reach independence.our brain is complex.some of the damage hides at first.I had my first seizure 8 months post stroke.I am now an official epileptic patient.seizure Medications now a part of life side affects from thes eare taking their toll.I am lucky I somehow kept depression out of this recovery.Many stroke survivors experience some depression,some very serious.I guess having your life ripped apart from illness qualifies you for help to suppress bad feelings.I try to fight it with optimism and positive thinking.not always that easy.Patience is the best medicine,next to positive reinforcement from loved ones.My first thought of the day? I have an attitude of grattitude!
my other source is my faith in God.he saved me from death.I should at least thank him a couple million times a day.I will pass the torch I was handed to a new survivor,to reach out and help you where ever you are.
Phil

stroke survivors and caregivers

Hi. I am a stroke survivor.I survived a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.I suffered a stroke from the bleeding on the brain.I became a 100% paralyzed on my left side.I was nonoperable due to the location of the aneurysm and the location it was in the brain.survival has been difficult,but sustainable.I keep as positive as possible and have learned to use my right hand to make up for the disibilityto the left.the damage was extensiveenough to leave me incapable of walking and other activities I so enjoyed.before the stroke.I was sleeping when this happened. I got out of bed and fell on the floor.At 50 years old and in top condition I was looking at death for certain.My local hospital was not able to do anything.I had to be medflighted150 miles awayto be treated.They too couldn't do a thing.I was given 48 hrs. and received my last rites.I have been on a quest to educate about the severity of stroke in America.the third leading cause of death.number one cause of long term disibility.stroke support from other survivors has been my saving grace.I hope to make this a place for survivors and caregivers to trade secrets and support for each other.www.philiphanaburgh.com

I was told that I would be in a wheel chair for up to 2 years after my stroke. that lasted three months.I could only use on arm so the chair wasn't good for me.I wanted to walk so Istarted pushing for that.Three months and I was on my feet walking.I am no super Man.I use attitude for super powers Patience is my cape.while I was recoveing.I was looking for books about stroke.
They were all clinical doctor and therapist books.I thought about writing a book from the stroke survivors view.includindg caregivers treatment other changes that come from brain injuries.
I started a seizure disorder almost a year later.I thought about writting that book for 18 months.the title Are you ready? www.philiphanaburgh.com buy this book for anyone coming back from stroke,their families and caregivers.My soul is in this book.please enjoy it.
Phil

stroke survivors

Hi. my name is Philip R. Hanaburgh Sr. I am a resident of Cape Coral Fl. via westchester Co.N.Y.
living in paradise I am a speciality contractor that builds Radio Frequency shielded Enclosed rooms and anechoic chambers,all used to keep rf energy contained in needed test chambers.the simplest being for the MRI.a low frequency shield to keep outside rf from mixing with the frequency used to create the image we are looking for.I am 52 years old and own my business.I was a strong weel conditioned man.no health problems other than a touch of high blood pressure that was being treated.On May 23 2007,all that I knew to that point vanished in a split second.my wife,kids,friends,all got the news.Phil suffered a major stroke,from a ruptured brain aneurysm.I heard I was lucky to survive?paralyzed on one whole side of my body.I had to learn everything all over again how to walk,dress myself,speak.The nightmare come true.I just happen to be a stubborn Irishman with enough Dutch in him to scare mostmen. women just think I'm nuts I have been married 30 years 2 children with 2 Grandchildren.