Thread: Today is the 2 year anniversary of my accident/TBI.
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Old 12-03-2012, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
Lightrail,

Are you the one who was running against the light to get to the light rail stop to catch the train but fell on the tracks and was hit and pushed 40 feet before the train stopped?

If so, it sounds like you are extremely lucky to be alive. The news reports made your condition sound grim. Hang in there. You've accomplished an amazing recovery.

My best to you.
Thanks Mark. I didn't actually fall until after the collision, but yeah, I am lucky to be alive. I don't remember the accident (or 4 days prior or 4 weeks after) but I did find my 15 minutes of fame on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kixEZEhrSdY

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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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