Hi, my dad is recovering from a heart attack, he was brought back to us but he was out for at least 5 min. He now has hypoxia (lack of oxygen supply) to the brain. He is just starting to show signs of response after 5 days now in the hosp. But still does not respond to commands, does not focus yet. He is just in & out. Doc's said that time will tell how much brain damage there is when he wakes up.
The brain stem & bottom part of the brain is working fine, its the top part of the brain that controls the upper arms is resting. So does anyone know of anyone that has gone through this & woke up & functioned?

Hi Dad's Brain..I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to your dad.

I am glad you've found NeuroTalk and im sure you will find plenty of great people here who will know about hypoxia and be more than happy to help you.
Sorry i am not of use but would like you to know that my prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Dear Dad's Brain,

The range of how your dad may do is wide and depends on lots of factors -- most of which aren't understood. He could recover and seem normal or close to it within a few weeks. He could have issues that stick with him over time. His recovery could be long and slow.

Here's the one thing I know: brain injury causes permanent damage, but the brain is highly adaptable and can create new pathways. You are early days into this (though I imagine it seems like eons!).

Feel free to pm or email me. Or my website is BrainInjuryChaplain[dot]com.

Blessings,
Patrick

I am so sorry to hear what happened to your Dad, Dad's Brain. I pray it will he wil soon start to recover. God bless, Gaye

Sending you some hugs and prayers. I too have no clue what kind of recovery you can expect. But I believe that what you pray for and
work for can bring you much success.

We are here if you need us.

Donna