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[chiapuris]

have been out of contact for the last couple of months but I am looking forward to restarting my communication with everyone again.
On December 15, 2010 I suffered a stroke which primarily affected my speech/language and my left arm and leg. I returned home on February 22, 2011 from an inpatient hospital acute rehabilitation program (after initial inpatient hospitalization and then sub-acute rehabilitation in different locations).
I have been participating in physical, occupational and speech/ therapies since the end of December. We are told that the  progress I have made in these last two months indicates further recovery over the next six months to a year.
I can walk now with a cane (or a walker for longer distances) and I can use my left hand/arm to about 80% of my ability previous to stroke…..
We missed the trip we had planned to Paris, to see two Swan Lakes in Bastille and a performance of Pina Baush's 'Sacre' in Garnier due to my hospital stays.
Oh well….
For the next few months I will continue my intensive physical and speech therapies, with the goal of attending the reconstruction of Raymonda at La Scala in Milan…….
from John  ('chiapuris')

[Natalia]

John, I was wondering about you! (I was even thinking that perhaps I'd see you and Camilla in Ottawa...was definitely thinking about you.) I am so very sorry to hear what has happened but so heartened to read about the progress of your therapy. Vadim & I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Raymonda in Milan is a wonderful goal. "La Scala or Bust"!

[atm711]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us  and, with you, look forward to your recovery. Raymonda is a wonderful goal.

[Dale]

We missed you. Good luck on your rehab and I hope you get to go to Raymonda.

[carbro]

Let me also chime in with my wishes that your recovery continues as well as it has so far.  Thank you for sharing this bad-to-better news.  

[bart]

It's good to have you back.  I've missed your voice and experience.

[cubanmiamiboy]

Overcoming an stroke is a progressive, hard journey, so I really admire your courage and desire to do so.  My congrats to you and all those who had been part of your recovery process!!!  

WELCOME BACK!  

[chiapuris]

cubanmiamiboy, on 01 March 2011 - 09:19 AM, said:

Overcoming an stroke is a progressive, hard journey, so I really admire your courage and desire to do so.  My congrats to you and all those who had been part of your recovery process!!!  

WELCOME BACK!  

Thanks, Cristian!

[Buddy]

I'll miss you both very much in Saint Petersburg for the Festival. It's never the same without you.

Next year and no excuses !  ( Big Warm Smile Intended ! )


Buddy