Stroke Recovery- Wes Varda

This is the story of my friend Wes Varda who survived a brain stem stroke at the age of 31.
After surviving a brain stem stroke on December 11, 2008, he has spent the last ten months focusing on regaining his independence and rebuilding my life. The stroke affected his motor skills and left him unable to communicate or move. He was only able to blink his eyes to communicate but fully aware of his environment and condition. Wes was read his last rites and doctors told his family that if Ihe survived the first night that there was a high probability that he might spend the rest of his life on a ventilator and locked in. This is a medical term used to describe a condition that many brain stem stroke survivors are left with. With determination and hard work, Wes has learned to walk and talk all over again. Less than a year later, Wes is training for a half marathon on Thanksgiving Day to raise money for the hospital that helped him recover. He has been blessed with a positive stroke recovery and is an inspiration. This is his story.
www.wesvarda.com

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[OGROSADO]

hhow long did this recovery take?



[catgam]

@OGROSADO

Wes has been recovering for over 2 years and continues to make gains. His most drastic improvement was within the first year but his brain continues to improve today. Year Two provided significant improvement as well.

[BryanDurio]

@OGROSADO

The reality is that recovery is a lifelong process. The brain continually heals itself. I am a TBI survivor of almost 32 years, and every now and then I find some improved functionality all this time after my TBI.

[janshine04]

@mjvkc

Hi yes we are still here. Sorry for the late reply my husband is now home still doing physical therapy he is now able to walk using a walking and he is still working on his speech. How is your husband doing? My husband suffered his stroke on December 22. God bless and lots of patience to you. I know clearly understand what it takes to care for a sick person specially someone who you love so much.

[mjvkc]

@janshine04

Are you still there Jan..how are you and your husband? My husband is 48- had a brainstem stroke 5 months ago.

[Bladejob123]

thank you for sharing.

[janshine04]

Thank you for posting your story. My husbands suffered a brain stem stroke he is 28 years old. Your video is such an inspiration to me. My husbands has so much improvement in a month and a half. From being on a ventilator my husband is now breathing on his own with only a treach tube in place. Thank to god he is still with us. I told your story to my husband.

[davidw4364]

I am an unthankful sloth... this is a great video for inspiration.

[fyahmomma]

@catgam .Please visit face Book. Help Connie Campbell get therapy. Thank you so very much for this post. It has given me so much inspiration in the fight for this young lady. If you can give me more guidance on how to contact these people I would graciously appreciate it.