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kozar

(3,276 posts)
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 06:48 PM Nov 22

Koz owes you an update,

Still in rehab, but progressing. My stroke was Oct 27, and I'm walking( with a walker still), talking, and even got cleared to drive! My right side is still weak, but getting stronger. Physical Therapy is wearing the good half of my butt out!
It's been a tough month or so, I can say, DU posts, jokes,recipes, experiences, made me either,
Smile, laugh, cuss, or even shed a tear. But, they gave me strength to move forward.
I thank You All,
Never believe they are just "posts"

Koz

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Koz owes you an update, (Original Post) kozar Nov 22 OP
Stay strong nt mr715 Nov 22 #1
Happy to hear you are recovering so well, Koz! SheltieLover Nov 22 #2
Yeah, Sheltie, My PT, kozar Nov 22 #3
Lol SheltieLover Nov 22 #8
Keep going Koz. Hugs Srkdqltr Nov 22 #4
Keep up the good fight Koz! I am praying for you. Ziggysmom Nov 22 #5
Stay strong, Koz. Physical Therapy is sooooo much fun! Polly Hennessey Nov 22 #6
Best to you, Koz. usonian Nov 22 #7
"Smile, laugh, cuss, or even shed a tear." sheshe2 Nov 22 #9
Now that's some good news! ☺️🙏🏻 1WorldHope Nov 22 #10
Keep up the great work, Koz! Congrats on your progress! Whyisthisstillclose Nov 22 #11
Good to see you! mountain grammy Nov 22 #12
Sweet, and you sound great! babylonsister Nov 22 #13
Thanks, Koz. This makes me happy Easterncedar Nov 22 #14
Wishing you a speedy recovery. sinkingfeeling Nov 22 #15
Sending you hugs and healing vibes, koz Grim Chieftain Nov 22 #16
Glad to hear you are doing well. Stay strong! Joinfortmill Nov 22 #17
Great news about your recovery. virgdem Nov 22 #18
So glad to hear you're doing better! Trueblue Texan Nov 22 #19
So nice to hear from you Kozar, JMCKUSICK Nov 22 #20
Wow senseandsensibility Nov 22 #21
I've endured that stroke..... richdj25 Nov 22 #22
We're rootin' for ya! n/t KattK Nov 22 #23
Keep at it... homegirl Nov 22 #24
Thank you for the update! MacKasey Nov 22 #25
Keep on keeping on Koz Picaro Nov 22 #26
Keep on keeponing Koz. Eko Nov 22 #27
kozar, Tjhank you for the update. I am so happy you are fighting hard and making progress. ShazamIam Nov 22 #28
I hope you feel better. shenmue Nov 22 #29
"Progressing" is good. Keep up the good work and stay strong. LoisB Nov 22 #30
Sounds like you've been through the wringer, but now you are coming out of the other side! hamsterjill Nov 22 #31
Hang in there leftstreet Nov 22 #32
Keep healing! Richluu Nov 22 #33
Glad to hear you're improving!!! CaptainTruth Nov 22 #34
Great to hear from you! JohnnyLib2 Nov 22 #35
Good progress IbogaProject Nov 23 #36
Great news!!! calimary Nov 23 #37
Laugh as much as you can. stage left Nov 23 #38
Good to hear you are getting better. Be strong 💙 you will be ok. TommieMommy Nov 23 #39
Koz, you are part of this community murielm99 Nov 23 #40
Speedy recovery Duncanpup Nov 23 #41
Koz, good to see you're getting better... MiHale Nov 23 #42
It is SO nice to hear from you, Koz! keep on truckin'. CTyankee Nov 23 #43
So good to hear from you and get the good news of your stellar rehab. lark Nov 23 #44
Happy to hear from you and about your favorable progress. Keep at it!!! Fla Dem Nov 23 #45
Thanks for the update! arkielib Nov 23 #46
Happy Healing kozar 💚 Clouds Passing Nov 23 #47
go. go . go ! AllaN01Bear Nov 23 #48
Glad to hear you are on the mend FemDemERA Nov 23 #49
Good to hear you are healing Marthe48 Nov 23 #50
Good Job! people Nov 23 #51
thank you for the update Koz barbtries Nov 23 #52
I hope you get stronger every day! Erda Nov 23 #53

kozar

(3,276 posts)
3. Yeah, Sheltie, My PT,
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 06:56 PM
Nov 22

Gets my weird sense making hard things, doable.
So he just says, " ok A****le , 5 reps" or something similar, he is a big part of my recovery.

Koz

Ziggysmom

(3,983 posts)
5. Keep up the good fight Koz! I am praying for you.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 07:02 PM
Nov 22


Whether it’s politics or health problems, we must never let the bastards win.

sheshe2

(95,132 posts)
9. "Smile, laugh, cuss, or even shed a tear."
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 07:22 PM
Nov 22

That all shows your recovery is going well, Koz.

Keep up the good work.

Grim Chieftain

(1,017 posts)
16. Sending you hugs and healing vibes, koz
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:02 PM
Nov 22

Take care and keep us posted. We're with you, friend.

virgdem

(2,289 posts)
18. Great news about your recovery.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:12 PM
Nov 22

Sending you hugs and healing vibes. Hang in there and stay strong.

Trueblue Texan

(4,074 posts)
19. So glad to hear you're doing better!
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:13 PM
Nov 22

The fact that you're driving speaks volumes! You are almost there!

richdj25

(213 posts)
22. I've endured that stroke.....
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:39 PM
Nov 22

thingy a few years ago. Right as Covid was making our lives miserable.

Just do as your doctor(s) and therapist tell you to and life will get back to normal, so as to do some back flips 😆 🤣

I'm just kidding around. Glad you're on the road to recovery. Stay strong

homegirl

(1,906 posts)
24. Keep at it...
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:53 PM
Nov 22

physical therapy is hard work, but worth it. After a construction site accident I spent eight months healing broken bones, recovering, physical therapy and lots of hard work. Hopefully your physical therapist will teach you relaxation techniques which are a huge help in pain and stress relief.

Keep up the good work!

MacKasey

(1,461 posts)
25. Thank you for the update!
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 09:01 PM
Nov 22

Glad to hear you are improving !

Keep DU in the loop, so we know how you are doing!

ShazamIam

(2,990 posts)
28. kozar, Tjhank you for the update. I am so happy you are fighting hard and making progress.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 09:16 PM
Nov 22

shenmue

(38,574 posts)
29. I hope you feel better.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 09:26 PM
Nov 22

Sending you waves of thoughts, may you recover and be even better.

hamsterjill

(16,872 posts)
31. Sounds like you've been through the wringer, but now you are coming out of the other side!
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 09:39 PM
Nov 22

Wishing you all the very best, Koz. You got this!!!!

Richluu

(145 posts)
33. Keep healing!
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 09:46 PM
Nov 22

Physical therapy is what really does it. I know from my hip replacement. And stay connected with family and friends!!!

IbogaProject

(5,477 posts)
36. Good progress
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 12:12 AM
Nov 23

I was just thinking of you earlier and hoping things were going well as you recover.

calimary

(88,652 posts)
37. Great news!!!
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 01:54 AM
Nov 23

Just remember: slow and steady wins the race.

And if you get a few giggles in there, too, so much the better!

murielm99

(32,541 posts)
40. Koz, you are part of this community
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 04:54 AM
Nov 23

and we want to know how you are doing. Keep up the good work!

lark

(25,788 posts)
44. So good to hear from you and get the good news of your stellar rehab.
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 09:14 AM
Nov 23

DU is such an awesome place, also glad it helped you during the journey.

arkielib

(429 posts)
46. Thanks for the update!
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 10:00 AM
Nov 23

I've been wondering about you and hoping you were progressing well. I know it can be a tough road to recovery.

FemDemERA

(653 posts)
49. Glad to hear you are on the mend
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 11:32 AM
Nov 23

Hoping it’s not long before you are fully back abd no longer needing rehab!

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