With my stroke, I got heparin shots in my abdomen,which burned-ouch! (along with the bruises along my belly) Was in the ICU for at least 5 days. Was conscious but no specific memories from Monday until Thursday except sponge baths and wearing compression pants. Was never intubated. ICU means there are people checking on you much more often (not constantly). Was on a heart monitor constantly until I was out of the ICU.