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10-28-2012, 01:49 PM
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Whenever someone asks me what happened, I always tell them, "I have no idea, but I can tell you what I was told happened, if you'd like." For some reason, its really important to me that people understand the distinction.
I've not recovered any memory of my fall, not surprisingly... if anything, I've discovered more gaps in my memory subsequently... events and things I normally would've remembered that I just have no recollection of ever happening... sometimes if someone reminds me of them, I can get fuzzy memories, but sometimes its as though they are making stuff up, its so foreign to me. Given that I don't remember my fall, I still have no fear of riding again and am planning to ride again soon, hopefully my doc and physios will get on board. I'm tired of all this crap and just want to get on with my life... enough already. Starr |
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10-29-2012, 03:17 PM
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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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10-29-2012, 08:59 PM
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What an awful thing to have on youtube Lightrail!!  I complain about not knowing the exact details, but you have it worse, having video... on youtube! GAH!! Starr |
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10-30-2012, 10:00 AM
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Since I have no memory of the accident I just find the video interesting... plus I don't have any PTSD symptoms and I still ride the train from time to time.
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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. Last edited by Lightrail11; 10-30-2012 at 06:25 PM. |
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