I’m now into my 5th year of stroke recovery
Having completed 4years I find myself at a point where only the brain repairing itself can help me regain full independence.
That could be still many years in the future.
The last year has seen me more active and having good engagement with the NHS physiotherapist and doctors.
I’m positive but not content with my lot in life In light of my still poor mobility frailty and pain levels on my left side.
Wishing you a happy anniversary @mrfrederickson .
So pleased with what you have achieved since you had your stroke.
It’s great that you have had a good year last year with the healthcare professionals and become more active.
Carry on with both mental and physical stimulations. Your positivity together with you not being content with your lot in life will keep you going. I expect your success and desire to achieve more will likely act as enouragement for those readin this post.
Congratulaitons and here’s to the next milestone.
Bravo Sir,
Can you list 5 things, in order of priority, that you’d like to improve?
ciao, Roland
Yes Roland number one is walking independently of a stick with left leg operating in a normal wa
2 an reduction in my whole left side
3 my body being aware of the left side limbs both sensory and muscular areas, currently numb and just a dead weight.
4 full independent showering all tied to left side weakness.
5returning to driving to support my independent living
There you have my top five
You’ve come a long way in the last year and it’s been good to read of some of your achievements. Keep goingband i am aure you’ll continue to make progress. Not as quick as you’d like perhaps but it all counts.
Congratulations @mrfrederickson, you come along way, keep it up, you’re getting there. 
Little tricks to help with your walking (if you’re not doing them already) Speed it up! Picking up the pace when walking around the house without your stick. Walking faster seems to help, it seems to trick the brain, stops you staggering and stumbling around. Some of that is due to lack of trust in your own ability, because you rely on the stick.
Marching on the spot is another one. Try doing that without the stick and after a couple attempts, once you get in the swing of it, pick up the speed a little. Do it for a full minute at least, and several times a day. You never know, we might get you running yet 
Lorraine
Stroke Improvement Group
Well done . You have achieved so much, even though you sometimes feel that it’s not enough. I think that’s what keeps us going and pushing ourselves day after day.
Keep up the good work 
and I look forward to hearing about your next achievements.
Regards Sue
Here are my tips, Mr F.
I’m sure they’re a far cry from being accurate, but who knows?
Good luck, all my support, Roland
Thanks I am very determined but have fluctuating positivity levels mainly set by the leg pain
Should 2025 yield less pain i anticipate more mobility.
I would say that the neuro painkillers are not very effective in subduing the pain and it is sleep and the brain test which makes the difference
As you get stronger and recover, you will feel less pain and become more mobile. Get plenty of sleep - your brain needs it to rebuild and keep challenging yourself. You’re doing great - keep going.
Yes Mrs5k you sound like my good lady patience is not my strong point.
I use the stick out doors and in the evening if I’m tired but during the day I travel around the house without. If I have a bad painful day u use it all the time to stray myself and counter th leg pain which makes me drag my left leg too much.
@mrfrederickson and the rest of you lot lurking hereabouts.
I’m just finishing my third year and close to beginning a fourth. (February 15th, the day after Valentines Day is my anniversary.)
I’m following up close behind. Both yourself and one or two others I’ve met on this forum are, for me, an example to follow.
Nothing seems to be instantaneous and there are down times, but it is a good idea to make an effort to be optimistic, Looking back indicates that there is almost imperceptible progress that does look like real improvement in the long term.
I don’t know any way of speeding up the process but trying to make a go of things does make it all bearable. I’m aiming to find alternative routes to discovering a happy and fulfilled life. I try to make my aims practical and reachable while hoping to build on that.
I have dreams of course, I do allow myself that, along with a willingness to laugh freely. I’m joining, no I have joined, a huge group trying to find a way through all this.
I wish you all success and the ability to perceive when you have made gains. Pat yourself on the back for getting this far and set off now for more of this adventure.
keep on keepin’ on
@mrfrederickson Congratulations on all your achievements this year, it’s been great to read about your milestones.
I hope this year will be just as full of milestones for you
Anna
Thanks Anna,
I’m hopeful of many new opportunities
On my bucket list will be
A mobility scooter
Making my artic models
Going on holiday to wales
Testing the government out on getting back tobdriving( I’m convinced they want as many people off the road as possible)
We shall see.
Regards
Mark
Thanks Bobbi
I for one find your approach and achievements inspiring and are living proof we have a life after the stroke and many good years to enjoy
Albeit not what we may have imagined but nevertheless we are still here living the dream.
Keep on tricky everyday life and lov keep you focused and a deep thanks to all who have given me hope advice and guidance in a very dark part of my life.
That sounds like a great bucket list Mark, keep us posted on how you get on with it!
Anna
@mrfrederickson I invested in a mobility scooter a few months ago after testing one out and finding it made a world of difference to how far I could go, and the speed I could go at, whilst out & about. I had been reluctant initially as I had hopes my leg would improve so I could walk without having to drag it along. 3 years on I’m not prepared to wait anymore so bit the bullet& went for it. That doesn’t mean I have given up on my walking & leg improving it just makes life so much easier on those occasions when the distance & time available are too much for me.
I’m on your page I want to be able to be more inclusive on walks with the dog and getting about town together
I’m torn between a full blown four wheel drive machine and a folding scooter that goes in the car.
What is your view?
It really depends what you want to use it for. I have one that goes in the car as the main reason I want it is for when i am out and about to get me around. That is we drive to the town and then use it to get around. I don’t want to use it all the time as still need to walk & the one I got still forces me to do some walking but enables me to do more / keep up with everyone when out. Try some out if you can. The one I tested was great in some ways but was extremely uncomfortable for me so I went for a slightly heavier one (that still fits in the car) as it had a comfy seat.
Thanks will try them out at the local showroom
Worse case o have a big one for the park and shops and a folding one for being out and about