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Some of the things that contributed to my positive attitude were rejoicing, smiling and acknowledging every small step I had made.
A chart on the door of my room that outlined the procedures that could be performed to reduce the swelling and pressure on my brain. On the fifth day they told my parents I was at the bottom of the chart and that there was nothing else they could do.
I was in a coma at this time so I had no idea, but many people think that all my visitors talking to me were soothing
My parents also had a tough time recognizing me at first. because my eyes were black and swollen shut and I had two tubes coming out of my head.
Now everything is always getting better. Every morning when I wake up, I thank God that I'm not waking up in a hospital anymore and that I have the most supportive family and friends ever.
I never thought I'd be a teacher , but when I started doing it, I fell in love with it.
I am now a firm believer in someone being able to "make it" despite what others think.
Even though I was very confident I'd be fine, I still needed a little help.
Combining internal drive and determination with positive external support was key to my recovery.
The nurse told him that my surgery had been moved to 1:00, and the transport was coming at 9:30. This worried Mom and Dad because they had been told that skull replacement was not a priority surgey.
When there is no one there to cheer you on through it, or the right kind of therapy team, it can be very disheartening for people
While I was in Shock Trauma unit, Mom and Dad talked to my nurse, Mike, who told them they could stay at the Ronal McDonald House, which is only one block from the hospital
After learning how to get in and out of the car to go home, I was very excited to get there.
The first time he saw me, comatose with a head the size of 3 basketballs, he didn't even think it was me.
teaching the students I did before the accident helped me understand that a disability isn't necessarily a bad thing. It can be handled
One of the main problems with brain injuries is the brain is trying to send signals to the muscles in the rest of the body, but these signals are scramvled
The neurosurgeon removed the right half of my skull. The swelling from the injury was so severe, it was causing enormous pressure on my brain, which if left uncontrolled would have killed me.
She continues to do her best to inspire and make others smile with her attitude of "it can always get better.
On December third I started following commands. my OT told me to do something with a ball, and I did it!
On Tuesday December seventh a lot of good things happened: they took the trach out, took the cast off my leg, and my PT, Maria, had me standing.
Success and achievement come from your belief in yourself. You can see and be inspired by my belief when doctors said I'd never do XYZ. Discover Nobody-thought-i-could-do-it-but-i-showed-them-and-so-can-you-amy-rankin/1114910767?ean=2940016304205
I began seeing things out of my right eye. This was a relief because Mom and Dad did not know if I would ever see anything again.
New York State like many other states, found it was much less expensive to provide services for brain injured people at home instead of a hospital or nursing home.
I feel like support is what anyone with a disability to overcome needs
The first time I was told that I had a brain injury, I immediately thought to myself, "I'm not crazy.
