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Originally Posted by tanbec
He was also kept in the hospital for 5 days. From what I am reading these two things could constitute a severe TBI and recovery could be much longer. I am hoping and praying for him to have a speedy recovery. It looks like I will not being playing a part in that because he barely remembers me. All I can do now is be there for him if he calls. I will send these links to his son. Thank you again so much. Tanya
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Hi Tanya. Welcome to NeuroTalk. Let me add my experience and perspective on this.
My TBI was considered moderate to severe. My GCS upon hospital admission was 11. I had a skull fracture and an epidural hematoma that required an emergency craniotomy. I was in ICU for a month, which I don’t remember; in total the doctors estimated about 5 weeks of post traumatic amnesia. After ICU I was transferred to the neuro-rehabilitation unit of the same hospital where I spent 4 additional weeks in-patient rehab.
After 3 additional months of outpatient therapy, a neuropsychological assessment showed a return to normal cognitive functioning. I returned to work a few weeks later.
I tell you all this because people can and do recover from serious TBIs. In a post-hospital visit with the neurosurgeon who performed the craniotomy he said “I didn’t tell your family this the night of the accident, but I didn’t think you were going to make it”. Two and half years later I am here to tell you that it’s way too early to give up hope. FWIW I didn’t know who my family was early on when I was in ICU.
Only you can determine what your involvement with his recovery will be. If as you say you don’t want to give up on the relationship, then don’t.
The very best to you both.
