What Caused the Stroke? Part 1

In 2014, I experienced a sharp pain on my right side. It was pretty serious, so I decided to go to the hospital. I was diagnosed with appendicitis, and had surgery right away. The doctor also said let’s do some labs results. We sent it and are waiting.In the meantime, the appendicitis was a common procedure, and everything was fine. I was still recover with pain killers, in my apartment. The lab results came back showing that I had two rare blood clotting disorders, Factor V Leiden and Protein S deficiency.  

All of a sudden the pain was even worse in my left leg, so back to the hospital. There was a massive blood clot, in my foot, all the way to the knee. They told me I may have to take the blood thinners for life, or six months.

I had shots in the stomach and took blood thinners.  Every two weeks I went to the nurse to check my levels. The warfarin took a toll on my body. I was excited that I may be able to stop taking it after 6 months, which after a period of time the doctor determined that would be okay.

In 2015, I was entrenched in a work hard, play hard lifestyle. Apprentice wireman by day, rockstar by night and everything that entailed. Everything changed on June 4, 2017.

Stay tuned for part 2…

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  1. Be a believer, think positive and never give up! Fight the good fight! Miracles happen! My mom was a miracle, I am a miracle! Thank GOD! We both survived! PTL. PTL. PTL. PTL. PTL. PTL. PTL. PTL. PTL. PTL.

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  2. I’m glad I ran into this! It’s easy to forget your thankfuls! Remind yourself all of the time! Do not forget!

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  3. Thank you God! I wanted to live to meet a first grandchild…I made it. She was born and I met her! Also, I wanted to see my son get married. The end of July, is his wedding! I made it! I am so thankful! I don’t want to die! Please God, keep me here even longer! I want to meet more grandchildren please! My husband needs me also. Let me continue being his wife! We love and need semaphore other! Thank you!

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