HanoiVillan Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I don't know how I hadn't managed to notice this thread pinned to the top of the page, but having read it now, I'm having to hear that V4L is doing better . . . sounds like you're recovering like a trooper! Best wishes, you're always one of the posters on here who's most worth reading. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted February 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) Been walking since weekend without pod and don't plan use again and can do squats for exercise and helping to get legs stronger. Finally managed go out and to hairdressers for first time since before xmas other day boy did my hair need a cut was starting to look like Stig Of The Dump) walking getting easier daily for me and feet feel sore first thing in morning only. Lost so much weight now down to 12.5stone now after eating better since hospital and feel so much better for it and following healthy eating plan by having cheat day today watching game on Sky tonight Going to go to Man City vs Spurs game in April for the game of my choice Man City and my scout friend sorted for me and aiming go Villa game end March/Early April and hopefully to Port Vale or Crewe scouting next month or April. Had cancel my FA Talent ID Level 2 for end month that i booked last October so going rebook by end season or for next season as going try go up different level's (,3 and then 4 within nec few years) and they only do the course during a football season. Edited February 8, 2019 by Villan4Life 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 8, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2019 That's amazing progress @Villan4Life you must be chuffed to bits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted February 8, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great to hear all that Chris. Good lad. Goes without saying, but if you need anything specific from the VT community as you continue your journey don't be afraid to ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: Great to hear all that Chris. Good lad. Goes without saying, but if you need anything specific from the VT community as you continue your journey don't be afraid to ask. How specific because I've got a few betamaxes of the royals being bummed by otters. Edited February 8, 2019 by AVFC_Hitz 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great news. You can stop lazing about now and get yourself down to Stoke on a cold wet Tuesday night to do a bit of scouting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, AVFC_Hitz said: How specific because I've got a few betamaxes of the royals being bummed by otters. You otter be ashamed of yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted February 9, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 9, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 03:56, Villan4Life said: Been walking since weekend without pod and don't plan use again and can do squats for exercise and helping to get legs stronger. Finally managed go out and to hairdressers for first time since before xmas other day boy did my hair need a cut was starting to look like Stig Of The Dump) walking getting easier daily for me and feet feel sore first thing in morning only. Lost so much weight now down to 12.5stone now after eating better since hospital and feel so much better for it and following healthy eating plan by having cheat day today watching game on Sky tonight Going to go to Man City vs Spurs game in April for the game of my choice Man City and my scout friend sorted for me and aiming go Villa game end March/Early April and hopefully to Port Vale or Crewe scouting next month or April. Had cancel my FA Talent ID Level 2 for end month that i booked last October so going rebook by end season or for next season as going try go up different level's (,3 and then 4 within nec few years) and they only do the course during a football season. Great to hear mate - echoing Rob's sentiments if there's anything you need from us just let us know! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 11, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 16:36, AVFC_Hitz said: How specific because I've got a few betamaxes of the royals being bummed by otters. PM sent. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted February 11, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 17:42, Xela said: You otter be ashamed of yourself. Yes, Tarka really good look at yourself in the mirror. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted February 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) my suggestion to St Mirren arriving in Scotland after signing on loan!! great feeling for me seeing this video. I suggested him direct to St Mirren manager mid December 2018. My 3rd signing i suggested into club in space of 6 months and after signed i went home day or two after he signed on deadline day from hospital feeling great as watched him live 5 times last season, 4 times at Coventry and once at Oldham. Hopefully can get back out suggesting players to the clubs i'm helping for this summer asap. as no better motivation for me to get much better Edited February 13, 2019 by Villan4Life 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted February 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2019 Nazon's just retweeted my Tweet to him to win his signed St Mirren shirt 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) my FB Status from other day. it's a VW Golf Automatic. My aunt is nearly 80 and a legend, bless her!! As she was more gutted than me at me having cancel driving test early Feb. Once qualified will enable me drive further for scouting assignments Chris Gaughran is feeling fantastic. February 15 at 4:16 PM · Wow. oh my days My aunties just bought me today all way from Hertfordshire an automatic car to pass my driving test in and cars is now mine as got it for me specially .... as had cancel my driving test in Jan whilst in hospital for 6th Feb was learning in manual car before as my stroke stopped me from doing it. Now to find out when the doctor will let me start using this car. To practice in... Then I’ll put in for my test again for a few months time. What a present from her. Edited February 18, 2019 by Villan4Life 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted February 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Just bought x2 tickets for myself and my missus but will have sit in Stoke End (South Stand next to the Villa Fans lol for Stoke vs Villa on Saturday My first football game since just before the stroke - Preston vs Villa late Dec 18. Excited it's great to be able go back out to game for once and not on scouting assignment this time but hoping do that in few weeks. Edited February 20, 2019 by Villan4Life 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted February 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) My tweet re Stoke vs Villa with Gordon Bank tribute video. i'm still in pain from all walking and nearly went flying few times walking up long hill path with people barging get past when could see was struggling with foot scraping along floor sometimes but proud i managed walk that far. around 8 miles in total had my missus to help me few times walk for support or walked on grass which was easier to do that path. Going take it easy this week as got go back hospital gym on Friday again which did wonders last week. Onto the next match now going see what games require a scout for this weekend close. Hope will be a game in my area. Going Man City vs FC Schalke 04 on 12th March. My scouting mate arranged 2 tickets for me and my fiancee. Going be great experience Edited February 25, 2019 by Villan4Life 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 03/02/2019 at 15:48, John said: Given Chris had no signs, I thought that I would share my own "warnings" before my stroke happened in case it might possibly help anyone. I was having a couple of beers with mates in Warwick a couple of days before it happened and I felt strange when sitting in a chair in a pub and then again when walking back a couple of miles to the railway station. My legs felt a little "shaky" is the only way that I could describe it. A couple of days later, I went into the garden to do a job and had difficulty raising my foot to get over the step and back into the conservatory afterwards, this time the leg "trembled" and was unresponsive. A couple of hours later that day, I was in a supermarket and found myself veering left with my trolley and my left leg was "dragging" along. I was only able to continue by using the trolley as support, my left hand was shaking when I got to the checkout and I had difficulty in packing and paying for my shopping as my co-ordination was then impaired. Each of these events lasted 15-30 minutes and I really should have known something was badly wrong straight away but I returned to normal or near normal each time and I can only think that the illness was contributing to me not thinking straight and acting urgently following these events/warnings to get myself checked up by the GP/hospital. Later that night, I had become unsteady on my feet and fell to the floor on making my way to the bedroom. I made several attempts to get back up but was unable to do so. Like a fool, I continued these attempts for a couple of hours, rather than shout for help and it was not until my wife found me still on the floor unable to move my left leg and arm as well as with a dropped face that the penny dropped. With hindsight, I really should have done something or made more of these incidents or told my wife seriously how I had felt earlier. Instead I tried to shrug it/shake it off. All that I can suggest, is that if at any point you or anyone you know feels strange for no known reason then get it checked out rather than ignore it! It is better to be safe than sorry! I hope that sharing this might help someone in the future. You lucky boy.....Yes folk should get checked out at the first signs. I went in Hospital some time ago with Pericarditis, which was extremely painful.....with all the tests, they discovered I was suseptible to strokes as a side issue.....thankfully every cloud has a silver lining ( don't we know as villa fans) and I have had treatment ever since and no issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I too am sorry to hear the news Chris....but sounds like you are progressing nicely. We are all vulnerable to what you have experienced, so take care mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, TRO said: I too am sorry to hear the news Chris....but sounds like you are progressing nicely. We are all vulnerable to what you have experienced, so take care mate. Thanks for the kind words mate. I’m feeling like my old self nearly. Started to apply for perm jobs on the net and spoke to recruiter this morning first time since before everything happened was more nervous than I have been for some time. Applied to work at Bet365 in Stoke yesterday.Going to knock IT Contracting on the head and try aim for perm role for once. Edited February 27, 2019 by Villan4Life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, TRO said: You lucky boy.....Yes folk should get checked out at the first signs. I went in Hospital some time ago with Pericarditis, which was extremely painful.....with all the tests, they discovered I was suseptible to strokes as a side issue.....thankfully every cloud has a silver lining ( don't we know as villa fans) and I have had treatment ever since and no issues. They sure do a lot of tests in hospital don't they? They do pay off though, as your case demonstrates so well. Their tests enabled preventative action to be undertaken to address your future risk of having a stroke, when you had been admitted for something else. In my case, the tests done after my stroke proved to all be ok, so I guess we could both be considered fortunate. Looking around the ward at those that survived their strokes, I know I have been lucky to come out of it with just my left leg slowing my walking down a year later. Don't hesitate folks, if you ever notice anything unusual be sure to get it checked out! Edited February 27, 2019 by John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 12 hours ago, John said: They sure do a lot of tests in hospital don't they? They do pay off though, as your case demonstrates so well. Their tests enabled preventative action to be undertaken to address your future risk of having a stroke, when you had been admitted for something else. In my case, the tests done after my stroke proved to all be ok, so I guess we could both be considered fortunate. Looking around the ward at those that survived their strokes, I know I have been lucky to come out of it with just my left leg slowing my walking down a year later. Don't hesitate folks, if you ever notice anything unusual be sure to get it checked out! I concur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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