Dmom, thanks for the kind words.
My heart tells is to fly down to Florida and do just that, but then in my head I know that this would not be the best solution. It would only foster resentment and anger.
So, I will just sit and wait, and hope for the best. I was not able to contact the social worker today, but do plan to do so tomorrow. I just need to know that someone...even though probably overworked with too many cases; the VA system...is looking out for him as I would be if I was closer.
I am just so frustrated that he told the social worker and the neurologist yesterday that nothing eventful happened over the weekend. That is irresponsible, but then as I read in Medscape,
Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury, Jeffrey Nicholl, MD; W. Curt LaFrance, Jr., MD, MPH, Published: 08/12/2009
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Cognitive, mood, anxiety, thought, impulse, and substance disorders, and a variety of personality disorders can be seen following TBI. The neuropsychiatric sequelae of TBI not only interfere with day-to-day function, but can severely impede rehabilitation efforts.
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I can see that the years ahead will be full of mom-worry and challenges.
You are right it is hard to know you have a child of any age who is not in the best of shape.
Thanks,
Carolyn
p.s. Thank you Chemar for getting this thread back on track.