My fiancé who I was planning on marrying in June had a major stroke on February 23rd caused by AF which was only diagnosed the day before. He spent six days In Addenbrookes and then was transferred back to where we live. The doctor when it first happened said that he could well have another stroke or if he does survive this then he will be in a care home. However since moving back to our local hospital he’s doing so well and whilst he’s still in hospital he will be moved to a rehab facility very soon. He’s been having physio and speech and language at hospital and he’s started to talk although he does seem to have a form of aphasia. He’s definitely understanding everything and thankfully it’s not changed him as a person, he just can’t get the right words out sometimes although he’s trying so hard with this. He has got right side paralysis also but his right leg has had some movement and they’ve been getting him to stand using an aid which is incredible. He’s also doing really well with sitting balance. This really has rocked our world as a family it’s been so scary, I’ve also had bad anxiety and started antidepressants which is something I said I’d never do. I’ve since learnt that although the doctors did say this at the beginning it is worse case scenario so really hoping it won’t come to this. He’s only 52. Please if anyone has any positive outcomes from news like this please share. Thank you for any support
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