One of my favorite movies is "Kings Row." In the film, Ronald Reagan's character, Drake McHugh, has both legs amputated by a sadistic surgeon, played by Charles Coburn. When he comes to following the operation, he screams in shock, disbelief, and horror, "Where's the REST of me???" After my strokes, I often said to myself, "Where's the REST of me?" Though I am getting better everyday, and I have NOT plateaued, I am tired of years of therapy. I am taking a break from therapy during this summer. Nevertheless, I did have an appointment with my eye doctor yesterday just to make sure that I have not lost ground. Dr. Scott Lewis and his staff are miracle workers. “Focus Vision Therapy Center” is helping so much. The clinic focuses (pun intended) on children; however, many adults with issues like strokes get much needed vision therapy. After my strokes and seizures, I lost all hope about reading. ...
I am a stroke survivor. My blog is about my recovery, family, and possibilities.