Steps for Stroke

Yes! Nathan successfully walked his goal of 2.5km and didn’t require the assistance vehicle. He was supported by his family, friends, therapists and unit who walked right behind him for the whole walk. We appreciate the ongoing support we’ve received. The 5km fun run/walk was held last Friday at RAAF Base Edinburgh. It was held

Travelling after Stroke

As a young newly wed couple, we were following our dreams of travelling around the world together, sampling foreign cuisines, hiking through countrysides and driving on open roads throughout the world. We had plans to travel to the UK and surrounding European countries over Christmas last year. These plans came to a grounding halt when

Physical rehabilitation

Following a stroke or brain injury, patients are usually seen by a physiotherapist whilst at hospital, rehabilitation centre or referred onto other services. Nathan was initially seen by the physio for assessment upon entering the hospital system and continued after he awoke from his coma whilst in the stroke ward. Being hemiplegic, his physio routine

What’s been happening?

Things have been changing. It is inevitable. Since my last blog post, Nathan and I have been through a whirlwind of emotions. Some expected, some unexpected. Shortly after his one year incident anniversary (do you call it an anniversary?), Nathan unfortunately had another seizure. This was totally unexpected and a total shock to both of

Hiking after stroke

Nathan has achieved a major milestone on Friday. It was an amazing feeling to complete a hiking trail after what he’s gone through since his injury. To be honest, I didn’t think we’d ever get to this stage. From wheelchair and bed bound, to being able to operate on two feet. From taking a few

Thrombolysis, craniectomy and cranioplasty

One of these is something I wished I had received, the other two were what happened instead. After an ischemic stroke such as my own, the most effective and preferred treatment is thrombolysis. This involves the IV delivery of clot-busting drugs to break up the blood clot and minimise brain tissue damage. However, thrombolysis needs

What happens after stroke?

The journey after someone suffers a stroke differs as each stroke affects each individual differently. The severity and impairment of the individual will have an impact on their length of stay in hospital, as an inpatient or outpatient, and their chance of recovery. Each recovery journey differs as well, depending on what services and facilities

What happened?

Whenever we meet new people one of the first questions they tend to ask is ‘what happened?’ Nathan has a few noticeable physical impairments which tend to make people look whenever we’re out and about. He uses adaptive equipment to mobilise out in the community, either getting pushed in a wheelchair or using a single

Welcome

Hello and welcome to our website. We’ve started this website as a way to document and keep track of what happens after a stroke. We also want to raise awareness about stroke and brain injury, in particular in young adults. It is a life changing event and impacts not only the individual but their partner