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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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 Posted - 12/25/2007 : 10:21:37 PM
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Aloha everyone,
I just wanted to tell you about some fabulous gifts I received for Christmas.
My handsome, talented son came home to visit. My heart was full.
I received in the mail on Christmas Eve afternoon a 1935 Rickenbacher (long scale) Fry Pan I had bought on eBay for a fantastic price. It was gorgeous and in unbelievably good condition. I couldn't believe my good fortune and I was so thrilled.
Two hours later I was in the Emergency Room. For 7 hours I got to enjoy probing, prodding, a CT Scan, an EKG, blood draws etc. Got visits from several doctors, including a neurologist with pins and hammers, etc. Missed church service.
The problem? It appeared I was having a stroke. The right side of my face is paralyzed, my mouth is crooked, I slobber, my eye doesn't close well, my vision is bad, my right arm and leg are weaker than the other side. (I was dropping parts of the dinner I was preparing for after church.) But after all that, it turns out it was not a stroke but Bells Palsy. Doc said I would still be able to play ukulele, but he suggested not singing too much as my words are somewhat garbled.
Compared to maybe facing life in a wheelchair minus ukulele and my new vintage steel guitar, I think I dodged the bullet here. I am so grateful. And to all my TaroPatch friends, when I do get to see you, don't be too alarmed at my face. Doc says for most people, the probelm resolves inteslf within a few months. Phew!!!!!
Meanwhile, if you have any of these symptoms, get yourself to a doctor or ER right away. A stroke needs to be attended to as soon as possible. You know when something feels wrong! I was just lucky, but I caught h... for waiting too long to go in.
Looking forward to a great New Year...
Julie
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 12/26/2007 : 01:48:01 AM
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| We can be glad that you went in and had yourself checked out! Keep up the music. Keep smirking until you can smile. |
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markwitz
`Olu`olu
USA
841 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 04:13:36 AM
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Julie, I had a friend who had Bell's Palsy and it did resolve itself as your Doctor says. Keep your chin up.....and your lip and cheek will follow! Hope to see you at the concerts we have coming to our area in Jan and Feb. This too shall pass!!
Norman |
"The music of the Hawaiians, the most fascinating in the world, is still in my ears and
haunts me sleeping and waking."
Mark Twain |
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PuaLynn
Lokahi
USA
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Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 07:08:23 AM
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Julie - Get well soon!
Lynn - thanks for the link. |
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Reid
Ha`aha`a
Andorra
1526 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 10:17:24 AM
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Julie, just think about the fact that you *will* get better, don't think about anything else. You will be back in form in no time at all. This is just a blip.
Aloha no,
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brooklyn
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 12/26/2007 : 10:25:08 AM
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Julie,
I hope you feel better soon. I'm glad you got to the hospital quickly. Prayers for a swift recovery for you.
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Konabob
`Olu`olu
USA
928 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 11:23:01 AM
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Oh Julie!
I am so glad you dodged the bullet. Whew! What a shocker though...
Shirley and I were having dinner with Dennis and Nancy Lake last night, and another guest started talking about how half his face had gone numb last year. He is just fine now, but it got us all thinking about how we should not take life for granted. I am sitting here remembering your beautiful singing at George's camp a couple of years ago.
My thought are with you and Larry. Oh, doesn't this mean that you will have more time to practice the steel guitar?
-Love,
Konabob |
Konabob's Walkingbass - http://www.konawalkingbass.com
Taropatch Steel - http://www.konaweb.com/konabob/
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Konabob2+Walkingbass |
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 12:51:04 PM
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Doc said I would still be able to play ukulele, but he suggested not singing too much as my words are somewhat garbled.
That never stopped me from singing...
Good luck with the Rik and feel better soon. |
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
1153 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 3:26:11 PM
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Julie, we are so glad it wasn't a stroke. We have a friend who recovered from Bells Palsy in a month or two - in time for Maui!!!
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 7:34:05 PM
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Julie, we're praying for your recovery. Good luck and take good care of yourself.
Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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javeiro
Lokahi
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 06:37:26 AM
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| I'm so happy to hear that you'll be okay. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you while you're recovering. Have a great new year and take care! |
Aloha,
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RobO
Akahai
USA
97 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 07:52:17 AM
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| Julie...Take care, and my prayers are with you too. I found myself a nice Rickenbacker Model G for Christmas too. I'm wishing you a speedy recovery. |
a hui hou... Rob
"Lawe i ka ma'alea a ku'ono'ono"
Translation: Acquire skill and make it deep |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 08:14:40 AM
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Yikes Julie!!
Just got home from Christmas away.
I guess you had your own Nightmare before Christmas.
Glad to hear that you condition is recoverable. I don't know
exactly what Bells Palsy is (but I can google it).
When next we meet I will just assume that you are smirking the
same way I often do. But really, we will really miss your sweet
soprano, so recover ASAP.
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 12/27/2007 : 09:22:37 AM
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Glad to hear you are doing better, Julie. I've known several individuals with Bell's Palsy over the years, and it didn't prevent them from continuing their careers as actors and radio personalities. They have spells that come and go, and it eventually becomes just a little nuisance for them - certainly preferable to having a stroke!
It's a bit of a shock for you to deal with at present, but I'm sure you'll do fine - and it shouldn't stop your musical soul! |
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GUke
Lokahi
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Posted - 12/28/2007 : 08:57:33 AM
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e Julie,
Wanted to add my thoughts & prayers for your recovery. Looking forward to playing/singing with you again. Hope the New Year brings better times for you and your family.
Aloha,
Genaro |
Genaro
Should I? Itʻs only $, and where Iʻm going itʻll burn or melt. |
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