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  • hauntingfamiliar
    hauntingfamiliar Wilmington, NC Posts: 10,361
    ^ Wow, I'm sorry you are going through this and I wish you a full and speedy recovery!  I'm sure this was shocking and I hope they can pinpoint exactly why this happened.

    My 29-year-old healthy, marathon running stepbrother had a stroke around two months ago. His case puzzled the local physicians and he was sent to a physician at Duke Medical to try to determine the cause. I don't know all of the details, but they are now linking the fact that he had shingles about four months ago to his stroke...

    Hang in there, take care and lots of positive vibes heading your way :)
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Good morning all. Dyer! I'm sorry to hear that man. So thankful you were with people that were aware and so thankful you're on the mend! Xoxo
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Treat yourselves the best you can, folks. I’ve been in the hospital since Saturday. Had a mild stroke Sat evening.


    I'm glad people were able to get you help right away. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Take care of yourself.
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  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Aside from tons of visitors and text messages, Let’s Play Two was on yesterday afternoon, so I also had this great band to pick me up while I’m all Laid up in here!  
    I saw your IG post about that, but had no idea it was that serious. Prayers for a speedy recovery!
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Treat yourselves the best you can, folks. I’ve been in the hospital since Saturday. Had a mild stroke Sat evening.
    Thankfully I was around people and not alone, and t those people were aware enough to know that something wasn’t right with me. 
    My symptoms have all subsided and I’m doing well. Hopefully getting released tomorrow. Just waiting on EKG and bubble test results to see if they can determine the cause or if I need more tests.
    It felt like being drunk. I dropped something on the ground, bent down to pick it up and got disoriented and lost m my balance. One of my friends caught my fall and noticed the left side of my body was weak and apparently I started slurring my words. 
    Lifestyle changes coming up for ol’ Dyer, that’s for sure!
    I'm sure glad you had help around you, Dyer! We're all rooting for a complete recovery.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856

    Bentleyspop said:
    oftenreading said:
    curmudgeoness said:
    I'm getting stronger, and my husband really likes what he sees, but I'm still feeling adrift without much in the way of concrete goals. I'm going to try to look into indoor climbing gyms this week: that would be both a new activity for me to try and a phobia to overcome.

    I was feeling decent about my progress on things like squats and deadlifts (I'm doing three sets of 12, 115#). Then I saw a guy, not a huge guy, just a guy, deadlifting 500+ pounds, and I felt very small, indeed. Yeah, I run ten miles before I do my leg workout, but 500 pounds?!? OMG.

    I'm over my cold and back to having decent runs outdoors. It's going to be brutally hot here for the next few days, so my big challenge will be to get up and out the door as soon as the sun comes up, so I don't wilt in the heat. I'd like to work some trail runs into my schedule, but those really, really need to wait until the weather changes next week.
    Good luck with the climbing! I hope you love it. You were concerned about falling - assuming you are top roping, which is how you'll start, you won't fall more than a foot until your belay partner gets you. 
    You're assuming the partner is paying attention and know's what they are doing.
    My partner was distracted on belay and I dropped almost 20 feet. Suffice it to say drinks and dinner were on him that night.
    Bad belay partner! Bad! Into the dog house for you!

    Seriously, what kind of belay device were you using? An ATC? That shouldn't have happened if you were using a grigri. 

    Curmudgeoness, the type of belay device is important, so make sure you know what your gym uses/teaches. 
     
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,463
    oftenreading said:

    Bentleyspop said:
    oftenreading said:
    curmudgeoness said:
    I'm getting stronger, and my husband really likes what he sees, but I'm still feeling adrift without much in the way of concrete goals. I'm going to try to look into indoor climbing gyms this week: that would be both a new activity for me to try and a phobia to overcome.

    I was feeling decent about my progress on things like squats and deadlifts (I'm doing three sets of 12, 115#). Then I saw a guy, not a huge guy, just a guy, deadlifting 500+ pounds, and I felt very small, indeed. Yeah, I run ten miles before I do my leg workout, but 500 pounds?!? OMG.

    I'm over my cold and back to having decent runs outdoors. It's going to be brutally hot here for the next few days, so my big challenge will be to get up and out the door as soon as the sun comes up, so I don't wilt in the heat. I'd like to work some trail runs into my schedule, but those really, really need to wait until the weather changes next week.
    Good luck with the climbing! I hope you love it. You were concerned about falling - assuming you are top roping, which is how you'll start, you won't fall more than a foot until your belay partner gets you. 
    You're assuming the partner is paying attention and know's what they are doing.
    My partner was distracted on belay and I dropped almost 20 feet. Suffice it to say drinks and dinner were on him that night.
    Bad belay partner! Bad! Into the dog house for you!

    Seriously, what kind of belay device were you using? An ATC? That shouldn't have happened if you were using a grigri. 

    Curmudgeoness, the type of belay device is important, so make sure you know what your gym uses/teaches. 
     
    HAH
    We're old school so using an ATC
    I trust the guy with my life and that was the one and only time he dropped me like that 
    Though I never let him forget about it
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Bentleyspop said:
    oftenreading said:

    Bentleyspop said:
    oftenreading said:
    curmudgeoness said:
    I'm getting stronger, and my husband really likes what he sees, but I'm still feeling adrift without much in the way of concrete goals. I'm going to try to look into indoor climbing gyms this week: that would be both a new activity for me to try and a phobia to overcome.

    I was feeling decent about my progress on things like squats and deadlifts (I'm doing three sets of 12, 115#). Then I saw a guy, not a huge guy, just a guy, deadlifting 500+ pounds, and I felt very small, indeed. Yeah, I run ten miles before I do my leg workout, but 500 pounds?!? OMG.

    I'm over my cold and back to having decent runs outdoors. It's going to be brutally hot here for the next few days, so my big challenge will be to get up and out the door as soon as the sun comes up, so I don't wilt in the heat. I'd like to work some trail runs into my schedule, but those really, really need to wait until the weather changes next week.
    Good luck with the climbing! I hope you love it. You were concerned about falling - assuming you are top roping, which is how you'll start, you won't fall more than a foot until your belay partner gets you. 
    You're assuming the partner is paying attention and know's what they are doing.
    My partner was distracted on belay and I dropped almost 20 feet. Suffice it to say drinks and dinner were on him that night.
    Bad belay partner! Bad! Into the dog house for you!

    Seriously, what kind of belay device were you using? An ATC? That shouldn't have happened if you were using a grigri. 

    Curmudgeoness, the type of belay device is important, so make sure you know what your gym uses/teaches. 
     
    HAH
    We're old school so using an ATC
    I trust the guy with my life and that was the one and only time he dropped me like that 
    Though I never let him forget about it
    I use a grigri for top roping but leaned how to lead belay on an ATC. My new gym only allows grigris and I'm struggling to get used to it. 

     
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    edited October 2017
    Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
    AHH, the good old days lol
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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    Thanks for the kind words everyone!  Hoping to get out tomorrow. One more test (TEE)  in the morning to see if they can find a cause   But if it comes back negative I think they’re gonna turn me Over to my primary doctor.
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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    ^ Wow, I'm sorry you are going through this and I wish you a full and speedy recovery!  I'm sure this was shocking and I hope they can pinpoint exactly why this happened.

    My 29-year-old healthy, marathon running stepbrother had a stroke around two months ago. His case puzzled the local physicians and he was sent to a physician at Duke Medical to try to determine the cause. I don't know all of the details, but they are now linking the fact that he had shingles about four months ago to his stroke...

    Hang in there, take care and lots of positive vibes heading your way :)
    Dang! And I thought 40 was too young for this stuff. 29 is way too young! Hopefully he is doing better now as well.  
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24 / Raleigh I 25 / Raleigh II 25 / Pittsburgh I 25
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    rgambs said:
    Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
    AHH, the good old days lol
    Twenty years ago, yes. These days I prefer not to risk death when I don't have to. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,463
    oftenreading said:
    rgambs said:
    Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
    AHH, the good old days lol
    Twenty years ago, yes. These days I prefer not to risk death when I don't have to. 
    Belay devices and belay partners are for wusses. 
    I just go Alex Honnold on all the walls
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Bentleyspop said:
    oftenreading said:
    rgambs said:
    Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
    AHH, the good old days lol
    Twenty years ago, yes. These days I prefer not to risk death when I don't have to. 
    Belay devices and belay partners are for wusses. 
    I just go Alex Honnold on all the walls
    Enjoy your exciting but brief career ;)
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Those grigris are slick, a little bit futsy, but slick.

    Today was my 7th straight 4am wake-up and 2 hour workout so I treated myself to a small amount of TBell for lunch.
    I'm feeling fatigued even with a gut full of glut, so I may need to take a day off soon.  If my damn child would go to bed before 1030-11 I would be doing a little better.
    I've reached the addiction stage where I feel guilty if I take a day off, like it's a lost opportunity that can't be reclaimed.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    rgambs said:
    Those grigris are slick, a little bit futsy, but slick.

    Today was my 7th straight 4am wake-up and 2 hour workout so I treated myself to a small amount of TBell for lunch.
    I'm feeling fatigued even with a gut full of glut, so I may need to take a day off soon.  If my damn child would go to bed before 1030-11 I would be doing a little better.
    I've reached the addiction stage where I feel guilty if I take a day off, like it's a lost opportunity that can't be reclaimed.
    Gambs. I was reading your body may use your muscle for energy if you don't let them recover. That might not be the case yet. But you risk injury too! You wouldn't wanna..... ya know....pull anything.... :giggle:
    Oh please let it rain today.
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Yeah it's a definite possibility.
    I usually get about 60 grams of protein a day to combat it, and I'm not much of an injury prone guy.
    I don't lift heavy because it's not necessary and it increases injury, and I don't do any of the silly ranges of motion that are so popular nowadays.
    I focus on time under tension with my lifting, which is practically injury free, and I don't sprint or run for excessive lengths of time.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Just got done with an intense chest and shoulder workout (plus some squats, for good measure). Feeling good and endorphins are flowing. Love the post workout high.

    Did a weight and body fat check and was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't able to workout regularly for a couple months over the summer and I know I gained probably 10 pound or more. After 2 months of hitting the gym hard and getting the diet in check, looks like I'm getting back to where I need to be.
  • hauntingfamiliar
    hauntingfamiliar Wilmington, NC Posts: 10,361
    HesCalledDyer said:
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    ^ Wow, I'm sorry you are going through this and I wish you a full and speedy recovery!  I'm sure this was shocking and I hope they can pinpoint exactly why this happened.

    My 29-year-old healthy, marathon running stepbrother had a stroke around two months ago. His case puzzled the local physicians and he was sent to a physician at Duke Medical to try to determine the cause. I don't know all of the details, but they are now linking the fact that he had shingles about four months ago to his stroke...

    Hang in there, take care and lots of positive vibes heading your way :)
    Dang! And I thought 40 was too young for this stuff. 29 is way too young! Hopefully he is doing better now as well.  
    Thank you, he is steadily improving. Not fast enough in his opinion, but I marvel at his progress. He has been working so hard and is now walking again with a cane. His arm is in a sling, but his physicians have told him they believe he will make a full recovery. His speech is still slightly impaired, yet you wouldn't notice unless you know him. Cognitive function 100%.

     29, 40... too young for a stroke is exactly right!! His doc told him anyone 50 and younger is considered young to have a stroke. They said when it happens to someone in this age bracket they really concentrate on finding the cause of the stroke. 

    Anyway, didn't mean to get off subject, I really do wish you the best in your recovery. I hope the tests have given you some answers and direction on your next step!!! And everyone keep up the good work. It inspires me to workout more and try to eat healthier every time I read this thread.
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Nice job Mark! I was just telling Tash I've learned that whatever I choose to do I have to do that same routine for the rest of how ever long I choose. Maintanance is one thing. But for me someone who is looking to drop lbs, if I work hard one week and really knock of some weight I have to maintain that each week until I meet my goal and then be careful with my maintanance. What a wicked wicked cycle!
    Oh please let it rain today.
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