MY STROKE

Approximately at 8am on Saturday May 17, a2025 I suffered a severe stroke that completely incapacitated me.The Doctor was so concerned for my survival that she called my son,Daniel in Victoria, as well as to call my Rabbi to meet my spiritual needs. Daniel was woken at 5am and told the situation was dire. He immediately came to Ottawa to be with me. Although I was semi-conscious during the stroke I vaguely remember some events. Namely, the attending physician asked me if I wanted to go to the Ottawa Hospital to receive treatment. I recall that I refused treatment. In conversation with one of my nurses who was on duty during my stroke, he noticed I had facial paralysis on the right side of my face, with the right side of my body being prone.The nurses had to turn me every 2 hours. I couldn't speak, or raise my hands or legs. Sunday morning when Daniel arrived at the hospital he placed a sheet of paper before me with :"Yes" and "No" written on it. He wanted me to point to the correct answer which I was able to do.Several family members phoned that day but I was unable to respond verbally. Monday. I am gradually beginning to recover. I was able to lift my arms and legs and had a rudimentary form of speech. At this stage, some 4 weeks later, I still have some residual effects of my stroke. My speech is moderately impaired, my upper body strength is noticeably weaker and I easily tire. The Doctors have indicated that the stroke was on the right side of the brain. They marvel at my recouver.They have told me that they have neither seen anybody recover to my extent without receiving treatment. I am thankful for my recouver and for the medical care I have received on 5 South St. Vincent Hospital. G-d bless the health care workers on 5 South. David