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kozar

(3,296 posts)
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:12 AM 14 hrs ago

And so it goes,

I'm still kicking even though I've been quiet lately. The recovery from the stroke continues at a snails pace,imo. I am walking with a rollator really well. Donated my wheelchair to a needy person in my hospital hall.
Sunday will mark 100 days in hospital and rehab. Talk of discharge on Monday was starting to get louder, until I fell in bathroom and fractured my hip 3 weeks ago. One surgery and 3 screws later, I'm walking almost as I was prior. I got 8000 steps in 1 day last week.
Not sure when I will get home, the lady I am dating told me in no uncertain terms that I will be leaving hospital to her place.
I jokingly accused her of using my injury for her gain. But I'm looking forward to it.
So I'll try to be more open as I start a few new chapters in my life. I'm sure MrsK and LilBit would approve.
So until later,,

Koz

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And so it goes, (Original Post) kozar 14 hrs ago OP
Thank you so much for the update, Koz. I wish you well. debm55 13 hrs ago #1
Hey Koz! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #2
I do know what you have, and are, going thru. I had two strokes in 2011. It took quite a while before I OLDMDDEM 13 hrs ago #3
So glad to hear from you. Life seems to be moving in the right direction. Great that you have a lady friend. Polly Hennessey 13 hrs ago #4
Better days ahead! Tbear 13 hrs ago #5
So very good to hear from you, Koz Grim Chieftain 13 hrs ago #6
Hey Koz!...keep getting better... MiHale 12 hrs ago #7
There's such good news in there Easterncedar 12 hrs ago #8
Great to hear that you're up and moving forward. Keep up the good work. Biophilic 12 hrs ago #9
Sounds like you're finally on your way to a better life. Happy to hear it. Fla Dem 11 hrs ago #10
Stay encouraged, Koz! ❤️👋 littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #11
Sounds like progress mountain grammy 11 hrs ago #12
Give it time... homegirl 11 hrs ago #13
💗💗🙏🏼 Hope22 11 hrs ago #14
Sounds like you Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #15
Thanks for the update. virgdem 10 hrs ago #16
Best wishes to your continued recovery IbogaProject 10 hrs ago #17

SheltieLover

(79,943 posts)
2. Hey Koz!
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:27 AM
13 hrs ago

So happy to hear you are recovering well & that you have a new lady friend to help you when you are discharged!

OLDMDDEM

(3,163 posts)
3. I do know what you have, and are, going thru. I had two strokes in 2011. It took quite a while before I
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:30 AM
13 hrs ago

was back to normal, whatever normal is. I am glad you are up and about.

Polly Hennessey

(8,801 posts)
4. So glad to hear from you. Life seems to be moving in the right direction. Great that you have a lady friend.
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:31 AM
13 hrs ago

Grim Chieftain

(1,662 posts)
6. So very good to hear from you, Koz
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:02 AM
13 hrs ago

You have been in my thoughts. Please take care, take it easy and keep in touch when you can.

Easterncedar

(6,159 posts)
8. There's such good news in there
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:52 AM
12 hrs ago

I am happy to hear you are up and recovering, Koz. Very extra glad you have someone close by caring about you.

Thanks for letting us know.

Biophilic

(6,531 posts)
9. Great to hear that you're up and moving forward. Keep up the good work.
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:54 AM
12 hrs ago

Enjoy your stay with your lady friend.

Fla Dem

(27,592 posts)
10. Sounds like you're finally on your way to a better life. Happy to hear it.
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:23 PM
11 hrs ago

Just be careful and don't try to do the impossible. You don't want to end back up in the hospital. All the best to you.

mountain grammy

(28,994 posts)
12. Sounds like progress
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:46 PM
11 hrs ago

Hope it continues.. all the best to you kozar you;ve come a long way

homegirl

(1,961 posts)
13. Give it time...
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:50 PM
11 hrs ago

After a construction site accident resulting in a broken ankle and pelvis and a 100% knee dislocation it took eight months of physical therapy and hard work to be rid of wheel chair and walker, but I did it! Don't give up...it really is one step at a time!

GOOD LUCK!

Figarosmom

(11,658 posts)
15. Sounds like you
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 01:10 PM
11 hrs ago

Are recovering very well. Keep up the steps and you'll be home soon.

I have to add, you're getting in more steps than I do a day.

virgdem

(2,316 posts)
16. Thanks for the update.
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 01:13 PM
10 hrs ago

Slow and steady progress is the goal, and you are getting there. Stay strong and positive. We're rooting for you.

IbogaProject

(5,842 posts)
17. Best wishes to your continued recovery
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 02:09 PM
10 hrs ago

Sounds like your hip wasn't that severe if you are already making high steps numbers. In a way be glad you did that while in rehab so you got care quicker and were already in rehab. Keep us updated as you progress.

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