[steelrat]

I am ahead of the curve on recovery. Still hard to get my head around (no pun intended) how seriously hurt I was. Sticking to a strict recovery plan, chiro weekly, massage weekly, therapeutic yoga 2 times a week, gym 2 times a week, rest and stretching daily. Up to 12lb dumbbells now at the gym...sigh....devastating at how much I lost so fast physically and mentally/cognitive . Lots of rest and minimal exertion have been helpful.

Most of all a positive attitude & my wife has got me to where I am. My friends, family and the medical supports are amazed at my recovery. I dropped by the hospital last week in search of the Dr, who cared for me to thank her. She did not recognize me as I was kind of messed up when in the hospital, when I told her who I was; she was very surprised and asked me to come with her to sit down. We sat in some chairs down the hall; she sat in front of me and held my hand almost the entire time we chatted. She said she was very concerned when I was there of how seriously injured I was, and was very challenged with the inability to control my pain. I told her I do not remember much of my stay. I told her about my continued headaches, and other symptoms. She said it is not unusual with the severity of your injuries to still have these; I am still surprised to see you as you are today, talking so well and looking so well. At that point she leaned forward and took both my hands and said “Shaun, you were very seriously injured and lucky to recover as you did" I gave her my theory on luck (everything happens for a reason, cause & effect,recovery rate, etc), she laughed. I told. her I was driving now, and told her about my recovery plan.

In parting she said you have a very beautiful caring wife who was very distraught and concerned about you. I said I know that she is so beautiful and so caring and is why I have recovered so well at this time , thank you.
I told her I really appreciate everything she did and the care she provided. I have thanked all that have supported me giving them cards, donations, and many a hug. (Search & Rescue, RCMP, Ambulance & Dr & Nurses)

Still have some recovery to go but I feel I am at an 8 - 9 out of 10 on a day to day basis, with some good and bad days. I am on target for return to work In January.

Although new to this site, In closing I want to acknowledge how much the people on this site are helping me along the way with reading thier comments/expereinces Thanks you to .

Shaun

[Mark in Idaho]

Shaun,

The fact that you broke bones likely helped you avoid more serious brain damage. The distortion of your bones absorbed some of the impact. The difference between no distortion and an 1/8th inch of distortion can reduce the G force against your brain by 50%. The injury then becomes more localized or focal.

With a focal injury, the brain is more able to work around the injured area with the support of the uninjured or minimally injured rest of the brain.

The trouble with most concussions is they result in diffuse axonal injuries to large areas if not all of the brain. This leaves as much as the whole brain needing to recover. With no strong areas to support the damaged areas, recovery is much slower and tends to be incomplete.

It is like falling hard and breaking an ankle. With a strong upper body and uninjured opposite leg, the injured person can take care of the injured leg/ankle by hobbling around with crutches.

Good for you.

I hope you recovery continues.