Guy Goldblatt - diagnosed with a brain aneurysm at the age of 32

Guy Goldblatt, a 32-year-old high-tech worker, was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm thanks to his wife, Ofri, who insisted that he undergo testing. He explains, “During conversations, I would sometimes lose all my concentration and memory. I didn’t think much of it, but my wife was adamant that it was something serious. People around me made jokes, thinking that I was simply spacing out.

My doctor referred me to an MRI, where the brain aneurysm was discovered. The test saved my life. In 60% of the cases, aneurysms are discovered only after they bleed, at which point there is a serious risk of remaining in a vegetative state.”

Guy started to undergo cerebral catheterizations to treat the aneurysm. An unexpected complication took place during his sixth and final catheterization, which resulted in a stroke and paralysis on the left side of his body.

For the past three months, Guy has been undergoing rehabilitation at Reuth Tel Aviv and is improving every day. During his stay at the hospital, his daughter Tamar was born – a little sister for his 2-year-old son Ori.

Guy says, “I woke up to a different world. I’m still trying to process what happened. It’s hard to describe. I lost my routine, which I really liked. I used to spend a lot of quality time with my family, workout, run marathons, go on trips in Israel and abroad.

I am still very much in the throes of my rehabilitation journey. A month ago, I was in a wheelchair and there has definitely been a lot of progress. Nevertheless, there is still a lot of work to do. Some days are still difficult, but I am optimistic and a great believer in rehabilitation.”