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kozar

(3,315 posts) Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:12 AM Mar 18

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And so it goes,

I'm still kicking even though I've been quiet lately. The recovery from the stroke continues at a snails pace,imo. I am walking with a rollator really well. Donated my wheelchair to a needy person in my hospital hall.
Sunday will mark 100 days in hospital and rehab. Talk of discharge on Monday was starting to get louder, until I fell in bathroom and fractured my hip 3 weeks ago. One surgery and 3 screws later, I'm walking almost as I was prior. I got 8000 steps in 1 day last week.
Not sure when I will get home, the lady I am dating told me in no uncertain terms that I will be leaving hospital to her place.
I jokingly accused her of using my injury for her gain. But I'm looking forward to it.
So I'll try to be more open as I start a few new chapters in my life. I'm sure MrsK and LilBit would approve.
So until later,,

Koz

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And so it goes, (Original Post) kozar Mar 18 OP

Thank you so much for the update, Koz. I wish you well. debm55 Mar 18 #1

Hey Koz! SheltieLover Mar 18 #2

Thanks Sheltie! kozar Mar 21 #19

I do know what you have, and are, going thru. I had two strokes in 2011. It took quite a while before I OLDMDDEM Mar 18 #3

So glad to hear from you. Life seems to be moving in the right direction. Great that you have a lady friend. Polly Hennessey Mar 18 #4

Better days ahead! Tbear Mar 18 #5

So very good to hear from you, Koz Grim Chieftain Mar 18 #6

Hey Koz!...keep getting better... MiHale Mar 18 #7

There's such good news in there Easterncedar Mar 18 #8

Great to hear that you're up and moving forward. Keep up the good work. Biophilic Mar 18 #9

Sounds like you're finally on your way to a better life. Happy to hear it. Fla Dem Mar 18 #10

Stay encouraged, Koz! ❤️👋 littlemissmartypants Mar 18 #11

Sounds like progress mountain grammy Mar 18 #12

Give it time... homegirl Mar 18 #13

💗💗🙏🏼 Hope22 Mar 18 #14

Sounds like you Figarosmom Mar 18 #15

Thanks for the update. virgdem Mar 18 #16

Best wishes to your continued recovery IbogaProject Mar 18 #17

Keep on kicking malaise Mar 19 #18

debm55

(60,585 posts)

1. Thank you so much for the update, Koz. I wish you well.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:19 AM

Mar 18

SheltieLover

(80,448 posts)

2. Hey Koz!

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:27 AM

Mar 18

So happy to hear you are recovering well & that you have a new lady friend to help you when you are discharged!

kozar

(3,315 posts)

19. Thanks Sheltie!

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #2)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 11:31 AM

Mar 21

OLDMDDEM

(3,184 posts)

3. I do know what you have, and are, going thru. I had two strokes in 2011. It took quite a while before I

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:30 AM

Mar 18

was back to normal, whatever normal is. I am glad you are up and about.

Polly Hennessey

(8,832 posts)

4. So glad to hear from you. Life seems to be moving in the right direction. Great that you have a lady friend.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:31 AM

Mar 18

Tbear

(706 posts)

5. Better days ahead!

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:58 AM

Mar 18

Hang in there.

Grim Chieftain

(1,734 posts)

6. So very good to hear from you, Koz

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:02 AM

Mar 18

You have been in my thoughts. Please take care, take it easy and keep in touch when you can.

MiHale

(13,032 posts)

7. Hey Koz!...keep getting better...

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:44 AM

Mar 18

Easterncedar

(6,266 posts)

8. There's such good news in there

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:52 AM

Mar 18

I am happy to hear you are up and recovering, Koz. Very extra glad you have someone close by caring about you.

Thanks for letting us know.

Biophilic

(6,552 posts)

9. Great to hear that you're up and moving forward. Keep up the good work.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:54 AM

Mar 18

Enjoy your stay with your lady friend.

Fla Dem

(27,633 posts)

10. Sounds like you're finally on your way to a better life. Happy to hear it.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:23 PM

Mar 18

Just be careful and don't try to do the impossible. You don't want to end back up in the hospital. All the best to you.

littlemissmartypants

(33,579 posts)

11. Stay encouraged, Koz! ❤️👋

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:40 PM

Mar 18

mountain grammy

(29,034 posts)

12. Sounds like progress

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:46 PM

Mar 18

Hope it continues.. all the best to you kozar you;ve come a long way

homegirl

(1,965 posts)

13. Give it time...

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:50 PM

Mar 18

After a construction site accident resulting in a broken ankle and pelvis and a 100% knee dislocation it took eight months of physical therapy and hard work to be rid of wheel chair and walker, but I did it! Don't give up...it really is one step at a time!

GOOD LUCK!

Hope22

(4,745 posts)

14. 💗💗🙏🏼

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 01:08 PM

Mar 18

Keep up the good work!

Figarosmom

(11,979 posts)

15. Sounds like you

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 01:10 PM

Mar 18

Are recovering very well. Keep up the steps and you'll be home soon.

I have to add, you're getting in more steps than I do a day.

virgdem

(2,318 posts)

16. Thanks for the update.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 01:13 PM

Mar 18

Slow and steady progress is the goal, and you are getting there. Stay strong and positive. We're rooting for you.

IbogaProject

(5,911 posts)

17. Best wishes to your continued recovery

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 02:09 PM

Mar 18

Sounds like your hip wasn't that severe if you are already making high steps numbers. In a way be glad you did that while in rehab so you got care quicker and were already in rehab. Keep us updated as you progress.

malaise

(296,085 posts)

18. Keep on kicking

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Thu Mar 19, 2026, 07:54 PM

Mar 19

Be brave and enjoy your new life

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