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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Iahawk on November 08, 2021, 01:26:50 AM
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to the Kymco forum family....Kansas Kymco messaged me today letting me know that he had recently suffered a stroke and that he was getting better one day at a time. He asked me to let the others on the board know.
wishing you the best, Kansas Kymco. Take care of yourself and get back to full speed. We've definitely missed you here, lately. Hoping for a quick and full recovery.
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Get well soon.
I know what you are going through. I had a stroke last fall. It was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. I had a blood clot moving through my brain from the rear to the front on the left side. I was hurting so bad, I was screaming at the top of my lungs. I finally went crazy and had security called on me. My wife protected me and would not let them hit or tase me. Someone finally got some needles in me and knocked me out. The doctors gave me some powerful blood thinners. Apparently, it dissolved the clot in my brain which led to my recovery.
I was in a comatose state for two and one-half days. I lost my speech and short-term memory.
Over time I recovered.
I think I had about 200 people praying for me. The prayers must have worked. Now, months later I`m almost fully recovered with no paralysis.
Good luck to you.
Guys, keep a close watch on your blood pressure. Long story.
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I pray that Kansas Kymco receives and cherishes God's message and courageously accepts the challenge of recovery.
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Prayers for your recovery Kansas - from here in Ohno.
Sad news......
Tom
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@ hawk thank you so much for this...
Kk, I will light a candle for you and put in my workshop on your/our scoot. You're in my prayers.
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I have had a stroke=ain't fun. My case took me 6 months to get pants on right....now several years later, 98-99% ok...made it to 82 and planning to future. Had to teach myself to ride bicycle and scooter again---their PT useless for my life style...really designed for fat people who never did anything. Hang in there.
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I'll make only this remark : Do not check yourself out early - do not skip the physical therapy. .
Stig
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Get well. I'm looking forward to reading your posts again soon.
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Praying for a complete recovery!
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I am wishing for a fellow scooterist all the best. His fully recovery will be a great success.
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Thanks for letting us all know Hawk.
Kansas Kymco get well soon buddy. You know we're all rooting for you and I'm sure you have the determination to make a full recovery. God speed.
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Sorry to hear. Does anyone knows how Kansas Kymco is doing ?
My own family on father side has a history of strokes and weak vaines. My younger sister passed away after a stroke at age 41. For what it’s worth, I started taking an Asprin dayly many years ago - hoping it will help avoiding a possible stroke during my lifetime.
Anyway, I hope Kansas is doing well and on his way to a complete recovery.
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Hope you are well soon Kansas and make a full recovery.
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Wishing you a swift & full recovery KK.
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Get much better soon KK.
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Kansas Kymco messaged me yesterday saying his stroke was pretty serious. He's in a rehab facility and is looking for one closer to home. He doesn't think he will back on 2 wheels again, due to balance issues.
The good news is that he retains his mind and his sense of humor! Wishing you a well, Kansas Kymco. We'll be waiting for your return to the forum.
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Thanks for the update Hawk.
And thank Kansas for sending us news through you.
We really do care about that fellow....
Tom
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Thank you hawk.
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Thanks for the update Hawk.
And thank Kansas for sending us news through you.
We really do care about that fellow....
Tom
Hear, hear!
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Sorry to hear about the stroke. Prayers for a full and speedy recovery. May you be back on your bikes by spring!
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Since you already survived it, you are on the road to being healthier than you were before. Roll on!
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Get busy with the rehab! What Wymple said. We all rootin' for ya!
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For what it’s worth, I started taking an Asprin dayly many years ago - hoping it will help avoiding a possible stroke during my lifetime.
And NB: watch your blood pressure - it's easy to manage. And Godspeed to Kansas Kymco!
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Hang in there Bud. Now that I've recovered from my heart attack, I feel far better than ever. You will too.
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Kansas Kymco messaged me yesterday saying his stroke was pretty serious. He's in a rehab facility and is looking for one closer to home. He doesn't think he will back on 2 wheels again, due to balance issues.
The good news is that he retains his mind and his sense of humor! Wishing you a well, Kansas Kymco. We'll be waiting for your return to the forum.
I'm not a prayin man, but I will have thoughts for sure, I has a scare about 5 years ago, with a TIA I only lost my speech, other than that no loss of motion, they kept me in overnite, and when I woke up in the morning, I could talk again then as they were writing up release papers that afternoon, I had a second TIA. I only lost speech, and was still able to communicate with a pencil & paper. Happens so suddenly, scary
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an update from Kansas Kymco..he's loking for a rehab facility closer to his home and he only has his cell phone with him, not his tablet, so posting here will have to wait until he gets his tablet back. I don't disagree with him, trying to type on a phone can be frustrating.
We're all pulling for you, KK!
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Thanks for the further update Hawk and yep, we all are!
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Just checked in after some time away. I hope he's doing OK - will be very much hoping for his recovery.
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Update, I had a moderately severe hemorrhagic stroke. I spent 30 days in rehab just to get my balance to sit up without falling over. I have transferred to McPherson for rehab. My left arm and left leg are not functional. I do have some slight movement in my left leg.
I don't wish this on my worst enemy.
My scooter and motorcycle collection will be on consignment at Dan's cycle. I don't think I'll have the balance to ride again.
If/when I recover I will purchase a UTV to ride the trails in Northern Minnesota.
I guess I can serve as a bad example if you don't stay on top of your blood pressure medication.
Take care and thanks for the well wishes, stay safe and the rubber side down.
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Good to read that you're well enough to post here and on the road to recovery if at least partly to mostly.
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Dan's cycle will have some very clean low mileage scooters from my collection for sale.
My new current ride is a manual wheelchair, I purchased a used electric Jazzy scooter/wheelchair but it needs new batteries. My neighbor went down to Wichita to pick it up for me.
I can't believe how helpful my neighbors/friends/family have been.
I'll have to admit my mind was in a dark place for a while. I went from a very active outdoor person to limited indoor activity. I've watched more TV than I could have imagined.
My therapy will be three days a week. I can't do much with my left arm until I get some movement. My mind and speech were unaffected. I get extremely frustrated not being able to do certain things for myself.
I will work hard at therapy to be able to walk again and hopefully will get some function back to my left arm and hand.
I had a couple of very happy Collies when I came home.
Now I need to plan what UTV to purchase if/ when I get my leg back, hopefully sooner than later. Will give me a goal to look forward to.
My balance seems to be improving as well. I thought of stashing one scooter back , just in case LOL.
It was kind of weird watching them load my collection up to take down to Dan's
One doctor doubted I would be able to walk again but said he would be happy to be proven wrong.
Thanks for your support, I will check in from time to time on the forum and live vicariously through your adventures. Take care.
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great to hear from you! Glad to also hear you're in a better place and feeling optimistic. It's always good to have a goal or prize waiting for you as an incentive to accomplish something. A nice UTV sure would be a nice new toy to play around with!
Don't be a stranger on the board...you have more scooter knowledge and experience than most.
Keep up the rehab and I wish you well.
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KK and Hawk,
KK, thank you for thinking of us - we certainly are thinking of you - and wishing you all the best!
Does Hawk have any photos of your collection which could be shared here?
I think some of us would be interested in seeing pictures of your motor-pool of well cared for scooters.
In any event- take care....
We've confidence in you - ..... you've a proven history of being able to sort out many injured machines and return them to good service.... :)
Best regards,
Tom
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I had inspiration unknowingly this summer. A person had lost the use of both legs due to a spinel injury from a diving accident. He drove a UTV in the rally, hooked up a travel trailer and drove his truck. I was amazed by what he could do.
I thought of him and the countless veterans who had to deal with injuries far worse than mine.
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KK and Hawk,
KK, thank you for thinking of us - we certainly are thinking of you - and wishing you all the best!
Does Hawk have any photos of your collection which could be shared here?
I think some of us would be interested in seeing pictures of your motor-pool of well cared for scooters.
In any event- take care....
We've confidence in you - ..... you've a proven history of being able to sort out many injured machines and return them to good service.... :)
Best regards,
Tom
Sorry Tom I never took any pictures of the collection of 32 bikes and scooters. If you go to Dan's cycle you will be able to see part of my collection on his web site when he lists them . He has taken 12 scooters so far. I will hold onto the Yamaha Majesty and BMW F-650 until the last . Will probably keep my antique Yamaha Riva 180 as well. Have a Kymco 200S in pieces in the garage to put back together as well . I have several Kymco parts bikes at the storage lot. Would like to make someone a good deal on the Kymco parts bikes and the 200S that's in pieces. At this point just want to git rid of them.
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@Kk, welcome back in the hive. You will be aboard again, don't worry. A shame that I'm across the pond, otherwise I would come and take some of your darlings.
Again, best wishes from Italy, Ruffus
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Sorry Tom I never took any pictures of the collection of 32 bikes and scooters. If you go to Dan's cycle you will be able to see part of my collection on his web site when he lists them . He has taken 12 scooters so far. I will hold onto the Yamaha Majesty and BMW F-650 until the last . Will probably keep my antique Yamaha Riva 180 as well. Have a Kymco 200S in pieces in the garage to put back together as well . I have several Kymco parts bikes at the storage lot. Would like to make someone a good deal on the Kymco parts bikes and the 200S that's in pieces. At this point just want to git rid of them.
No worries about the photos.
Do keep the Majesty - a Majesty would look quite striking in a special place in any living room! Gorgeous scooters.
I'll check Dan's when he gets them settled.
Have a good evening!
Tom
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I guess I have to take back all the nasty things I ever said about Kansas since I left KU in '65! Met more gradscand bailouts (like me!) from K-State than ever from Lawrence! Glad to hear you are home. Just pour into rehab the best ever and prove the quack(s) wrong. You will make adjustments similar to the guy with the diving accident. I have seen many people who thumbed their noses at a "handicap" and did stuff that pleased them.
I think you will do just fine, KK!
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Did see a neat off road wheelchair the Action Tracker STS
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KK, glad to see you posting again and I hope you continue to recover and exceed your doctor's predictions.
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Sorry Tom I never took any pictures of the collection of 32 bikes and scooters. If you go to Dan's cycle you will be able to see part of my collection on his web site when he lists them . He has taken 12 scooters so far. I will hold onto the Yamaha Majesty and BMW F-650 until the last . Will probably keep my antique Yamaha Riva 180 as well. Have a Kymco 200S in pieces in the garage to put back together as well . I have several Kymco parts bikes at the storage lot. Would like to make someone a good deal on the Kymco parts bikes and the 200S that's in pieces. At this point just want to git rid of them.
How does a person afford/ need 32 bikes and scooters?
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It's already been said, but I'll repeat it KK, welcome back to the board and please come back to us as often as you like! I too hope that you prove the medics wrong, if anyone can, then that's hopefully you. Just concentrate on your health for now and know that you have the good wishes and thoughts of everyone on here.
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speech were unaffected.
good to hear, that was the only symptom I had with my TIA, speech, couldn't do anything but babble for a day, freeked me out
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How does a person afford/ need 32 bikes and scooters?
When I was working I put in 80 hr weeks most of the summers, I worked Holidays as well for the overtime so people with families could spend it with them. I was very conservative with my spending and invested money and lived below my means. This is how I had the money to pursue my hobby. None of my bikes and scooters were purchased new.
I had fun tracking down low mileage clean machines with the plan of flipping them keeping the cream of the crop. I didn't have a large investment . Now because of the situation I will take a loss on them.
Hope that answered your question.
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I knew Kansas Kymco had a large collection…but when I read ‘32’ I couldn’t help but smile. Wow. That is one impressive collection! I only have 3 and in a perfect world (which it is not) I would have a whole lot more! Imagine a bike for every different type of riding?
I’d have a small dirt bike, sport bike(s), cruiser, naked sport, big touring bikes (bagger and full dress), ADV, small scooter, touring scooter…..if only…………… 8)
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Great news KK, thanks for sharing.