The Stroke and after

 The Stoke and After

THE ‘STROKE’ AND AFTER-EFFECTS.

B. Yerram Raju

It has been a year since I got the paralytic stroke on the right side.  The day was 8^th August, 2024. I understood later it is more to my voice than to the other parts of the body. My wife and last bother-in-law, Chiranjivi admitted me to the ICU of the CARE hospital, Banjara Hills at the instance of Dr. S. Behara. I did not know a bit thereafter. Both the voice and walking crippled. But improvement started. This article will unfold to readers the facts behind the stroke and the steps to be taken thereafter.

Wife matters a lot:

My wife Mrs. Venkata Naga Satyavati (hereafter referred as Satyavati) took me to hospital CARE admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. She took care of my diet and medication, two essentials when a ‘Stroke’ occurs. Choosing a right hospital matters. But when choices are limited she did the best on 8^th August 2024. She defines ‘Karyeshu (work like a labourer); ‘Karneshu mantri (advice like a minister); ‘Bhojyeshu mata (feeds like mother); and ‘Sayaneshu Rambha (sleeps like a damsel).

Caretaker Matters:

Tirupathi, the caretaker was identified by my first and second daughters, Satya Sudha and Swati who took care of me, my morning and evening walk at home and my morning chores and bath.  This went on for five months.

Paternal care:

My eldest  daughter, staying in Abu Dhabi, came on the 8^th August ’24 night and preferred to stay close to me in a Hotel for five days. I moved from the ICCU to the single room after three days. The Neuro Physicians of the CARE Hospital used to visit every morning at 10-11hrs and guide the nurses. My second daughter, Mrs. Swati followed at 11^th August,’24 and my third daughter Mrs. Shanti Waghrey followed to take care of me for Six months. Both Swati and Shanti took care of my bank accounts and deposits by converting them to joint accounts with my wife Satyavathi. I should give credit to all my sons-in-law, Mr. Srinivasa Rao, Mr. Ramavatharam, and Mr. Vikas Waghrey for sparing their wives to attend on me.

 Friends:

I could know who my friends are. All my friends called on me. The  officials from Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Ltd., established by me for the Government of Telangana also called on me at my house. Top Officials from the RBI also called on me to empathise with me. None from the State Bank of India that I served for twenty-eight years could see me. All my walking associates called on me.

Physiotherapy & Speech therapy:

Physiotherapy for the rest of the life is very important. It involves 35 steps. A physiotherapist attends on me for one hour every day. Speech therapist, when becomes routine, one can stop it. Both are costly. But they cost less then a physician every day. Sugar and Blood Pressure monthly are important tests one should undergo.

 

The Lessons:

Wife and paternal care matter most. Caretaker is important and should be there at least for two hours a day. A good physician is important. My third daughter Shanti arranged for Dr. Pulla Rao of Kamineni Hospital to visit me every week. Physiotherapist for the rest of my life and Speech therapist for three weeks at least are important. I undergo sugar and Blood Pressure tests every week and blood and cholesterol, once in a quarter,  are important tests for every veteran.

Thick water for two months, warm water thereafter till one gets normalcy, Timely diet, medication as suggested by the  Physician are important and should not be avoided.