chiapuris Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 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') Link to comment
Natalia Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 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"! Link to comment
atm711 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and, with you, look forward to your recovery. Raymonda is a wonderful goal. Link to comment
Dale Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 We missed you. Good luck on your rehab and I hope you get to go to Raymonda. Link to comment
carbro Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 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. Link to comment
bart Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 It's good to have you back. I've missed your voice and experience. Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 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! Link to comment
chiapuris Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 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! Link to comment
Buddy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 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 Link to comment
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