RSL in hospital

[RSL's better half]

Hello, Everyone.

I just wanted you to know that my hubby will be out of commission for a while. Robert suffered a stroke last night (8/4). Some bleeding showed up in the cat scan, and it's in an inoperable place - dead center in the brain. The good news is that it is draining somewhat into the spinal cord. The stroke has left him paralyzed on the left side - the blood is mostly on the right side of the brain.

Right now we are in a "wait and see" phase. He is in CCU at a local hospital, and I'm told he'll likely be there a week. (Before anyone asks, no - he can't have flowers in the CCU.) He may go on from there to a rehabilitation facility where he may learn how to get the strength back on his left side. That, however, is too far down the road to think about now. There will be another cat scan to see if he is still bleeding or if it has stopped.

I will try to keep you posted on his progress, but news from me may be slow in coming. Please think good thoughts or pray if you are of the mind to. God bless you all.

Susan


Edit: Please read on. As of 8/11, there has been some progress. Robert is doing better.

2nd Edit: Address for well wishing:
Robert Lancaster
c/o StopSylvia.com
3129 S. Hacienda Blvd. #622
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-6304

 

[Wolrab]

Sorry to hear that. They can do wonderful things with stroke victims these days. Best wishes.

 

[logical muse]

Susan,

Please pass on my best wishes to Robert. I hope he has a swift and complete recovery.

 

[Gravy]

My thoughts are with you both, Susan. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you beyond thinking good thoughts.

 

[Mashuna]

My very best wishes to you both.

 

[hcmom]

*hcmom hugs Susan

 

[aggle-rithm]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Why does this sort of thing always seem to hit the wrong people?

The Fates have got some 'splaining to do.

Hoping for a quick recovery.

 

[NobbyNobbs]

My thoughts are most definitely with both of you. Let me know if there's anything I can do.

 

[cj.23]

I am so very sorry to hear this.

Prayers with you both, and if there is any way we can help with anything you need I'm sure many, many folks will do their best for you. Robert is much loved, and we wish him a speedy and full recovery.

Now you take very good care of yourself, and send him our best.

love cj x

 

[Professor Yaffle]

I'm really sorry to hear that and hope he recovers well. Best wishes to you both.

 

[kittykatkarma]

Very sad news. My thoughts are with you both.

 

[Lisa Simpson]

Oh, I am so sorry. Both of you will be in my thoughts.

 

[crackers]

I am very sorry to hear this. At the Mid-Atlanteans meeting this past weekend, we were mentioning him and what an awesome person he is. I will be hoping that he makes a quick recovery!

 

[shemp]

I hope this turns out well and he has a speedy recovery. Best wishes to both of you.

 

[jond]

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear this. RSL is a vital voice for reason, and we need him back ASAP. Stay positive!

 

[The_Fire]

I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs to both of you.

 

[Ersby]

Sorry to hear that. Here's hoping for the best.

 

[alfaniner]

That is certainly a scary thing to deal with. My best thoughts for both of you.

 

[Mercutio]

Thanks for the bad news, Better Half. I look forward to much better news soon.

Meanwhile, be a "bad patient"* on RSL's behalf, and make sure he gets the best possible attention!


*technical term--actively advocating for their care, and not passively accepting mediocre treatment.

 

[Cleon]

Oh no!

Robert means so much to me and this community - may he make a full and complete recovery.