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Old 01-23-2012, 10:33 PM
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My other concern is, and keep in mind that this trip was planned well before my accident, we r going to disneyland. I have beenwanting to go forever. I think i am setting myself up for failure. Any suggestions? Perhaps if i take it very slowly. We really arent ride people it would be more looking at the sight. Sorry if i am rambling...tough day
That would be a nightmare for me.

I wouldn't even go...I can barely stand to be in Walmart longer than 15-20 minutes. Even if your symptoms are mild, you will likely run in to trouble.

My suggestion to you, if at all possible...postpone this vacation until you feel better. There is far too much noise, people, visuals and thinking going on there for your PCS brain to handle...especially since your in the early stage. If you do decide to go, bring a dark pair of shades and some ear plugs. Hopefully you guys have a room near the park so you can take breaks. If headaches are one of your symptoms, bring some Ibuprofen with you.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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