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Old 01-06-2015, 01:50 PM
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Hello Everyone !

I'm somewhat new here and am hoping to hear some stories of when/if people felt as though they had a return of their cognitive function and their personality
Welcome to NT.

Regarding my injury and recovery, my TBI was considered moderate to severe; GCS was 11 upon hospital admission, with a skull fracture and an epidural hematoma with subarachnoid hemorrhage that required craniotomy surgery.

Recovery took about 5 months, first two was in the hospital. Early neurological testing (2 months in) showed significant deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition. After 3 additional months of outpatient therapy, neuropsychological examination indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning. Those close to me indicate a similar return to prior social and personality.

That said, all brain injuries are different and they heal at their own pace.

When was your injury and what specific symptoms are the most problematic now? Lots of support available here.

Best to you.
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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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