Martin Harris - Moderator Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Another big step. Delighted for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Like the rest of us, I am delighted for you. Keep trying to focus on what you CAN DO, as opposed to what you currently can't, and it is currently and not never. The list will grow in the positive direction. Thrilled for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Well done Matty ! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony j Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Hi Matty Well done sir, keep it going all the very best Tony J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Way to go Matty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 The smile on your face is great to see Matty. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh McCaber Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Really well done Matty I would hope and think that the stick twiddling will prove excellent therapy!👍👍 Keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 - Moderator Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Good to see you on the flying field. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Great news Matty, a real milestone in your recovery 👍 Keep it going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Good to see you back behind the sticks Matty, keep at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Great to hear that. As Tosh mentioned, stick twiddling is an excellent therapy alongside building models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Great news Matty - that looks to have raised your spirits! Onwards and upwards..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (edited) Great, hopefully the first of many flying days👍 Edited August 7 by Learner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 17 hours ago, Outrunner said: Great news Matty, you look a happy bunny with your model there! Keep on running! Running? That’s stilla a distant dream I’m afraid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 (edited) 19 hours ago, Outrunner said: Great news Matty, you look a happy bunny with your model there! Keep on running! Please try not to use these flippant analogies, as they don’t help a recovering neurological patient whose dearest dream right now would be to run or cycle again. If you want to offer encouragement just say exactly what you mean e.g. keep on going or similar. Sorry, but these small things do matter when you are on a long recovery journey as I am. Also, never say get well soon to a neuro patient, because nobody does, it’s always a long journey, and you don’t really get well again in the sense you do from a broken bone or cold , you just recover to a new baseline level of function if you are lucky. Edited August 8 by MattyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Matty, you are right that it’s a long road to recovery. My brother suffered a stroke a few years ago, he was a very competent builder and was B cert flying standard. He lost all of that due to the stroke but he is now building again, does wood carving and I’ve been getting him back up in the air again on a buddy lead. 3 years ago he couldn’t really complete a circuit as he had difficulty with changes in direction but he has gradually improved to an extent where there is very little input from me and he carries out his own landings. It has taken a long time to get him to where he is now but to be fair he doesn’t come up to the field that much, in fact last week was his first flying for 4 or so months, but all the time he is improving. His biggest problem is his speech, his brain knows what to say but he has great difficulty saying it, we’ve learnt to interpret his hand gestures and I can get on his wavelength to understand what he’s trying to say, it’s hard work but worth it. I’ve been reluctant to post this before now as it could be seen as demoralising but it’s the complete opposite, it’s a slow, long process but it does get better. I can say that as I’ve got first hand experience of it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Excellent news, Matty. I know it's just one step but, at least, it's a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 1 hour ago, MattyB said: Please try not to use these flippant analogies, as they don’t help a recovering neurological patient whose dearest dream right now would be to run or cycle again. If you want to offer encouragement just say exactly what you mean e.g. keep on going or similar. Sorry, but these small things do matter when you are on a long recovery journey as I am. Also, never say get well soon to a neuro patient, because nobody does, it’s always a long journey, and you don’t really get well again in the sense you do from a broken bone or cold , you just recover to a new baseline level of function if you are lucky. Sorry if I upset you Matty but I was just being upbeat. It's really good news that you've been flying again and you do look rightly very happy in your photo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Pleased for you Matty...best wishes. Ken Anderson....ne...1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Good to see you out and back in the air, probably some of the best therapy you can have. I had a much less severe TIA almost 20 years ago, I forced myself to do jigsaws left handed to retrain my left hand, I now use the rudder (Mode 2) more than many other clubmates! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Elam Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Really pleased to see that you've managed to get flying again and involved in the hobby you have always loved. It's also great that our planes now have the technology to make them easier and more stable to fly. Another step in the right direction. All the best, Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 On 08/08/2024 at 10:20, Outrunner said: Sorry if I upset you Matty but I was just being upbeat. It's really good news that you've been flying again and you do look rightly very happy in your photo. I am not upset but it is important that I give this feedback, as it is very easy for well meaning individuals such as yourself to inadvertently use inappropriate language and analogies. In summary it is far better and safer t not to use not any analogies with physical activities etc., as those are always likely to be the things that are badly received by a recovering neuro patient. Keep it simple if offering encouragement and just say what you want to directly e.g.” eep on going, don’t give up, just concentrate on improving each day.. stuff like that. “ keep on running” is a really bad choice of words when speaking to anyone who would dearly love to be able to run such as myself. Forget running, I’d dearly love to be able to climb the stairs putting my left leg forward first on some of the steps ( not possible at present…!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Pleased for you Matty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ričardas Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 07.08.2024 at 14:36, MattyB said: Итак, я впервые полетел после инсульта..! Первый полет был на летном поле клуба моего отца в Уиссендине, Ратленд, все это на ящике приятеля с гироскопом в режиме 2D, чтобы держать меня и. Мою сутулую левую руку на прямой и узкой! За исключением того, что на полпути я понял, что теперь мне нужны руль высоты и руль направления (режим 1) гораздо дольше, теперь мне приходится зажимать ручки, все прошло довольно хорошо - никаких незапланированных аэро или прибытий. Спасибо гироскопу. В основном! Самым сложным было выйти на поле по очень неровной земле! Так как я не мог перекатиться в кресле Hello, I am writing to support you. I have residual symptoms after developing cerebral palsy, my left side is also not fully functional, and I lost my right eye at work. I fly model gliders and drive a car. Great support. Sincerely, Ričardas, Lithuania. Transleit gogle 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 On 16/08/2024 at 15:43, Ričardas said: Hello, I am writing to support you. I have residual symptoms after developing cerebral palsy, my left side is also not fully functional, and I lost my right eye at work. I fly model gliders and drive a car. Great support. Sincerely, Ričardas, Lithuania. Transleit gogle Thank you and Well done Richardas, it sounds like you have made a very very good job of your recovery from s difficult situation. I am struggling a b now mentally as my recovery has started to slow and real life is impinging on my ability to conduct the therapy tasks I need to do, and I’m having s few physical setbacks now too for the first time in my recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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