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Old 05-24-2012, 12:49 PM
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Welcome to the forums. I'm glad if we can help "keep you going"!

While all brain injuries are different, I can tell you that recovery can happen. My neurosurgeon told me later that the night of my accident he didn’t think I was going to survive. 18 months later I’m grateful to be here, able to respond to your post.

Your injury is still fairly recent. Hopefully your outcome will be a positive one also. Best regards as you recover.

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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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