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Old 12-12-2012, 09:41 PM
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. I was just wondering if anyone had experienced a recovery and if so what changes do you notice/ how can you tell if your symptoms are getting better.
Also can I still hold out hope for a full recovery?
Hi Peter and welcome. While all brain injuries are different, many of us that have a TBI make a full or nearly full recovery. My TBI was rated as moderate to severe, I was in the hospital two months, one in ICU, one in neuro rehab. Today I still have some residual depression symtoms (which may or may not be related to the TBI) but cognativley I feel as though I have fully recovered, and the last neuropsychological exam confims this to the extent that it can. Rather than repeat the details here is my recent thread on my recovery experience. Best to you and wishing you a full recovery as well.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread180357.html

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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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