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Old 08-25-2014, 10:50 AM
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Default Do you think you are going to recover?
Yes; while I still have some residual minor vertigo and some mood changes I can’t fully describe, I’ve recovered by most objective measures.

My NPA five months after my injury stated “On examination, the patient demonstrated intact cognition in all domains assessed including learning and memory, attention, processing speed, language skills and executive functions. He has shown an excellent recovery from his severe injury only five months age. From a cognitive standpoint there are no concerns with respect to the patient returning to work full time or returning to driving.”

That said all major life experiences, whether traumatic or benign change us in some way. I have an enhanced level of gratitude for life, and remain very grateful for all those who participated in my recovery, from the doctors and other medical professionals to family and friends. Miracles happen.

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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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