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Royjan
Male, 75, Casa Grande, AZ
"We are back from our cruise to Hawaii."
4:58pm, February 17, 2009

  • About Me

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    Royjan

    Male, 75
    Casa Grande, AZ, USA
    Member since August 7, 2008

    • About Me

      Roy had a stroke in Dec.05. It affected his speech and swallowing. He also has aphasia. He has a peg tube because he can't get enough liquids and gets dehydrated. He gets liquid food also.

      Roy had a stroke in Dec.05. It affected his speech and swallowing. He also has aphasia. He has a peg tube because he can't get enough liquids and gets dehydrated. He gets liquid food also.

    • Interests

      Flying, sailing, watching TV. Traveling and doing things with grandkids.

      Flying, sailing, watching TV. Traveling and doing things with grandkids.

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  • Journal

    • More health concerns.

      Mood February 22, 2009 4:18pm

      Roy is  doing good.  No great gains in his stroke recovery.  Janet is going to have surgery for macular puckers.  I knew I …

    • Back from Hawaii!

      Mood February 16, 2009 3:23pm

      We had a great time on our trip.  There were 2,600 passengers on the ship.  Now I want to spend more time with Roy.  He was quiet on …

    • Vacation

      Mood January 14, 2009 5:55pm

      We are going on a vacation Jan. 21 st.  A cruise to Hawaii.

      I woke up yesterday with a runny nose.   I plan to rest the rest of the …

    • 3 years.

      Mood January 9, 2009 6:57pm

      I'm trying to get use to people asking if Roy will ever talk in a conversation.

      Yesterday a new friend, a retired dentists wife ask me if …

    • In 2009

      Mood December 26, 2008 1:49pm

      I plan not to interfer when Roy is talking to someone.  They can't make out what he is saying.  But  I'll let Roy try to …

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      From Bruin4life June 1

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      From Grannycare April 15

      Glad you enjoyed your cruise. You will have to tell me about it. I went to Hawaii before by plane. Did not like it. Rained for 12 days. Just got back from Florida. Hope to keep in touch with you and Janet. Carol

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      From ragingfog February 3

      Hi there! Dropping by with a hug for you!! hugs Cathy

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From ragingfog January 15

      Hawaii??? I'm so jealous!!!! LOL I hope you two have a good trip and your snuffles leave so you can really enjoy the sun! hugs & love, Cathy

    • Gold Star

      From ragingfog January 14

      Roy is one blessed man to have you as his wife and caregiver. Way to go!!!

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    • Close Stroke

      My husband, Roy had a stroke over 2 years ago. I keep hoping he'll have more courage, strength, and determination to get his speech and swallowing back.

      Treatments

      Aggrenox Working / Worked
      Aspirin Working / Worked

    • Close Aphasia

      My husband Roy had a stroke 3 years ago. He has aphasia,speech problems, and a stomach tube so he gets enough liquids.

      Treatments

      Aggrenox Working / Worked
      He had 2 and one half years of speech therapy. He is too quiet. We are going on a 15 day cruise to Hawaii on Tues. I might take our laptop with us.
      Massage Working / Worked
      The massage was good for him. She told him to just open up!

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