I don’t take amlodipine but a quick google suggests it’s fine to eat bananas with it. I’ve copied in a quote from the internet that I found.
Yes, you can eat bananas while taking amlodipine, a medication for high blood pressure and chest pain. Research has not shown any interaction between the two
Thank you!I just fancied banana butty for lunch today !
Oh I am sorry.How old are you? I’m 77 and going to live on my own.A bit scary but it’s necessary.I think the worry and anxiety of my daughter getting her own place and me being on my own was a catalyst.I must remember to stay calm and accept things.Do you work?
And breathless! 73 and no or little balance!
On my own for about 1 and 1/2 years.
We must give each other support. I live in the Peak District and intend to drive again ,when allowed.I find cooking and eating very stressful.
I used to love cooking.I How do you fill your days? Best wishes
Hi Dan,
Thank you for your kind message i am so grateful for the advice and to hear other people’s stories and daily challenges.
I certainly will be eating that elephant 1 bite at a time.
I also wish you all the luck in the world on your journey to.
Take care mate
Gordon
Grounding is essential part of qigong practice, as you well know.
Long time, no see, friend.
I wish you continued success in your fantastic healing journey,
You are a real inspiration to all who know your story!
Let’s all “get grounded” to the earth. Haola (all is well, getting better).
Hello Matthew !!!
great to hear from you. I am glad you know about grounding. The therapeutic benefit is absolutely huge. You know when you focus Qi into the lower Dan Tian, well… there’s almost no need with grounding… it does the work for me ! Without grounding it’s like a salmon swimming for their lives upstream… against the current. When I ground the Qi just flows with the current (no pun intended). We are electrical beings through and through. I have done so much research on so many levels ; and doing better and better !!!
Have a great grounded Xmas !!! ciao amigo
Rejoice and flourish ! Roland
Hi @Gord sorry to hear about your stroke, I too had a clot fire off the heart and hit the thalamus and several other areas. My stroke was 5 years ago now and it’s left me with pins and needles on the left side of my face, left forearm and hand and numb left toes. No medication helped me with these symptoms however I know it has helped others, I have now mainly got used to the symptoms but I used to be able to previously keep my mouth shut if someone was irritating me but now I tend to say what’s on my mind 
my memory is terrible now but I adapt by putting absolutely everything in my phone calendar with alarms. Good luck with your continued recovery. Natalie
Hi @nataliemoxham thank you for your message.
You sound so similar to me when it comes to saying things how it is. Like you I used to be able to keep the things running around in my head to myself but not anymore. If something or someone upsets me it all comes out and I can’t control it.
The thing for me is the loss of peripheral vision but that’s something I am slowly getting used to.
I to have the numbness in my toes on my left foot and down the underside of my left foot.
I have also have tingling in 2 of my fingers on my left hand which makes using a knife and fork tricky but I am getting used to adapting the way I use them. My wife sometimes has to assist and cut things for me which was hard to accept when this first happened.
I am so grateful to be part of this great community on here and being able to chat with others who are fighting there own battle on there recovery journey.
Most of all I am just so thankful to still be here to be able to talk to you all you lovely people.
Take care and best wishes.
Gord
Wishing you peace and healing.
It will happen.
Consider Qigong, friend.
Take good care of yourself.
You have age on your side as well. You’re still fairly young. Once someone gets close 70 or so, things become more difficult in terms of stroke recovery. That’s not to say that there are exceptions, etc.
Your emotions might balance out over time. Your issues are very similar to many others. Physically, you will get better over time, if you put effort into it. I don’t know about your vision: I don’t know much about vision loss and strokes, as my mother never had vision issues and a lot of the other physical problems many stroke patients have. But, my mother essentially lost her mind after her stroke, but she was over 70 and had mental issues before her stroke (another story). She recovered beautifully on a physical level by 6-7 months. Cognitively, she was good, too, for the most part. However, emotionally, she “lost it.” I couldn’t save her – I did everything. This isn’t going to be you, Gord. You’re much younger and things, I know, are just going to be better for you if you put in the effort.
Please take good care of yourself. Also, look into qigong (your mood swings might settle down over time, especially if you do make efforts to change this).
Good morning and welcome, I know how you feel at this time, it’s hard and confusing, the good news is with time you’ll get better and understand what you’re going through. I was awful at first with mood swings but now after a few years I’m back at work and much much better. I hope that you progress quickly but make sure people around you know it’s not you, it’s the stroke and hopefully they’ll learn to understand too. I able to drive doesn’t help but again look for the positives and walk more, rest lots and I’d advise learning meditation. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a better new year. 
I had a similar event 14 years ago with a blood clot entering the vertibral artery through a hole in my heart.
Similar damage to peripheral vision,surrender of licence plus some minor balance problems and fumbly fingers.
You will adapt and work around things to an extent and will find that you can still do many things,Alas driving will not be one of them .
Mood swings,frustration and mourning for the lost you is natural but I found that acceptance led to the realisation that I could still do many things with adaptation.
Keeping fit and active will help.
Plenty of support on this forum.
Good luck on your journey
Tony
Good luck on your journey
Hello Gord - I was 52 when I had my stroke. Also caused by a PFO (grade 4) I had it closed to prevent further strokes. Over two years on and I still 100% relate to what you are feeling. Recovery often feel like its moving at a glacial pace but when you look back you realise you are recovering and things are getting better. This group is by far the best ongoing and long term support to your recovery. I seriously think I would have gone mad had I not had the words of the wonderful people here to encourage and reassure me and basically point me in the direction as the weeks turn into months. Good luck on your continuing recovery life certainly gets better as you begin to get to know and then love the new you! Cheers. Rod
Good Evening @rodkay thank you for your message.
This group seems a wonderful incredible thing to be a part of.
Everyone seems so friendly and helpful and most of all supportive.
There are some days when I could quite easily go mad but since joining the group things seem a little clearer.
I am determined to not let this beat me and hold me back. I listen to my body and when I need to rest I rest.
Take care and look after yourself
Gord
The sleeping thing is a thing!! Some days I will sleep for 14 hours overnight and then still sleep in the afternoon. For me learning to pace myself - something that does not come naturally at all, has been key. I have spent a long time with a neuro psychologist helping me better understand my new brain and how I can get the most out of it. Returning to work still eludes me but I’m working on it every day. The weekly sessions were expensive - I got some on insurance but those I didnt I have paid for. Worth every penny in my books - and truly life changing for the better. I know how lucky I have been. Best Rod