My Mom had a brain stem aneurysm on Nov 27th 2012. After 3 hospitals in 36 hours, the aneurysm was clipped successfully. Mom was extubated within 12 hours and had full memory. Less than 24 hrs later, she developed meningitis and pneumonia. Back on the breathing tube for 2+ weeks. When she woke up, total confusion! Was speaking in her native language of German for a few days. Scary!!

Well, 2 weeks later, Mom was transferred yet again and needed an emergency VP shunt. Here we go again!!! After a week or so (Christmas day) Mom was transferred to rehab hospital. She is still quite weak and cannot walk alone. She exhausts easily! She is now at home, only brcause we refused to put her in a SNF! It is very difficult! My sister stays with her always!! (She has MS) mom is very frustrated when awake and depressed as well! My hopes are down. I know it takes time but I'm not a patient person. Don't have a clear prognosis yet. I know the brain is very slow to heal.
I guess just pray a lot!
Hope things get better for you!!!