Delivered my first cup of tea in 2 years

[tricia3]

my stroke was mini realy and was only in hospital 2 days. thanks

[mrfrederickson]

You are an inspiration for us all the list of activities and independence is proof we can all get through the long haul and achieve a life after stroke, if you are ever lonely send me a message and I will bend your ear, great recovery so much life ahead of you

[Pds]

Afternoon Tea boy. My first and second attempt were disasters and no physical problems just visual, week out of hospital still confused got up made tea for my wife/carer put cover on to avoid spillage as bit wobbly , got back turned on light 2:30am, forgiven ,second time disaster but 50/50 as I bent down wife suddenly lifted head hot tea on head and bed cloths ouch !
Over two years on now no more mistakes in that department . My favourite white mouse I couldn’t be without to avoid spillage. Cheers

[Mrs5K]

@Pds love the mouse and i’m sure your wife loved her cuppa at 2:30 am

[EmeraldEyes]

I’m such a tea jenny I would have welcomed it, drank it, and then gone back to sleep

[tricia3]

thanks everyone
sons dog

[tricia3]

that was in january with chest infection

[SimonInEdinburgh]

I was at an in person SA event yesterday and several folk had amazing hand use from precisely that
Continuous pushing the boundary

Mines coming along
And
It was so good as affirmation to see and hear the progress that comparable folk have had because of there efforts

The need ‘profs’ need to better understand and executed their role in being a source of inspiration

[mrfrederickson]

Thanks Simon can you please elaborate, I would love to kick start my left arm with any proven exercises

[EmeraldEyes]

@mrfrederickson Have you tried any of the exercises from these videos. They’re not dissimilar to the ones I did back in the beginning. I think the hardest part back then was the motivation, until I learnt to utilise my home in order to get something productive out of it at the same time

https://www.youtube.com/@PostStrokeOrg/featured

[mrfrederickson]

Thanks will give them a go after work finish se tomorrow, sleep well

[SimonInEdinburgh]

Sure

It’s a long journey. Many stages.
When i started none of my finger moved but with effort I could see the skin by my thumb tremble slightly and my arm hung by my side and any movement caused terrible pain in my shoulder

What are your starting from?

[ManjiB]

Hello and well done @mrfrederickson Mr. Frederickson.
You and you lady will no doubt anjoy many more cups of tea and cookies.
Keep it going.
Best wishes, ManjiB.

[mrfrederickson]

Thanks for the links will check them out later,

Ju peddled 3 kilometres on my exercise bike.

[EmeraldEyes]

Hey that’s good distance, well done, keep it up I didn’t have an exercise bike but I do have a pedal exerciser I used to use whilst sitting in an upright chair. Useful for anyone who can’t afford the bike or haven’t enough room for an exercise bike.

[Mrs5K]

I use an exercise peddler too. It was cgeaper than exercise bike i use it whilst sat at my desk although I find if im pedaling I can’t do anything else & if i’m doing something else the pedaling stops. It’s a useful way to keep my legs working though.

[mrfrederickson]

The bike has been invaluable to getting movement in my leg, the arm and hand is still stubbornly silent
I can move the fingers to grip my good wrist but the arm hangs by my side these past 2 years

[EmeraldEyes]

@Mrs5K

although I find if im pedaling I can’t do anything else & if i’m doing something else the pedaling stops.

Oh yes, there’s that too. Can’t multitask in general the same as I used to. Even star jumps at the gym, they can one or the other, or I’d wind up in knots and in a heap on the floor

[mrfrederickson]

My wife insisted it was fold away so easily stored, once sat on it I watch television or a dvd and peddle away I find motor racing the best it’s quite a procession

[EmeraldEyes]

…and speeds up your peddling I bet