Mark I understand what you are saying relating to doctors and the medical field being trained to treat 100% recovery as the ability to function, quality of life, motor control etc. As well as the same approach from the insurance company standpoint.

When I speak to my neurologist, I plan to ask him in a more in depth way, as I am asking you, about the possibility of 100% recovery. Not just the single simple question "is 100% recovery possible" as I do know that, yes, doctors will usually say yes based on the patient's usual layman understanding.

What you are basically saying is that, from your research, and from studies you have read, it is your conclusion and your *opinion* that the brain cannot heal 100%. I can accept that. But to say that from what you have gathered, that this opinion is fact, I'm going to disagree with you on that. I guess in my mind it's still up for discussion. Medical science is constantly evolving, especially research on the brain, so to say anything is 100% conclusive and fact I believe is shortsighted. But I will agree, by what you have presented, the evidence leans more towards there being a lingering residual damage thus far.

Anyways, at the end of the day, I would be ok with the form of recovery you are referring to. But it is still unsettling to think the brain doesn't have a full capacity to heal to pre-injury levels.

And of course I understand the role of nicotine in regards to its vasoconstictive properties. That is precisely the reason why I asked if anyone knew anything more in depth, studies etc, about its possible impact on the healing of a concussion. Just because something is vasoconstrictive, does not mean it will automatically impair the healing process. There are thresholds.

You wrote this: "Do you actually believe your alcohol issues did not leave your brain with any residual issues ? Just like you have struggles to stop nicotine, you brain has been changed by the nicotine and alcohol. It appears you may have some memory issues and possibly logic processing issues. I'm not judging you. Just making an observation from my perspective. But, none of these issues mean you can not find ways to overcome any limitations they cause. "

And Mark, I don't know why you are still bringing up your opinion on my history and bringing it into this thread after I specifically requested you not to. I asked if you could focus on the questions I had. Yes, I agree, since I have not completely been able to accept permanent residual damage as fact, I have come off as a bit repetitive through trying to bring up certain points again. But for you to nonchalantly diagnose me as having logic and memory deficits (where memory even comes into play here, not sure where you're going with that one), and then try to smooth it over by playing the neutral non judgmental card, is honestly rather distasteful and smells of some frustration on your end for me continuing on with questioning.

Again, I appreciate your feedback on my actual questions, but I'm not looking for anything beyond that. Im hoping you can be respectful of this going forward.

I will ask my neurologist these questions, see what his opinion is, and report back.