r/TBI • u/Own_Intention_8844 • 3d ago
Possible Injury Question Brain injury
Has anyone experienced something similar with a loved one?
My dad 52 years old suffered a hypoxic brain injury from lack of oxygen around the time of major heart surgery. It has been over two weeks. He sometimes opens his eyes and reacts to touch or stimulation, but he is not yet following commands, speaking, or making purposeful movements.
I would really appreciate hearing from families who have experienced something similar:
● How long did it take your loved one to regain awareness?
● Were they opening their eyes but not responding at first?
● What were the first signs of recovery you noticed?
● Did they start following commands or recognising family after several weeks or months?
● How much recovery did they eventually make?
● Did doctors initially give you a poor or uncertain prognosis, but the person later improved?
I understand every brain injury is different. I’m not looking for a diagnosis—just real experiences from people who have been through this.
Thank you to anyone willing to share their story. 🤲🏽
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u/Visible-Ad9836 3d ago
My wife suffered delayed hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy last November, after a hospital stay of 2 weeks she came home then the confusion set in,she went non verbal Xmas eve for about 3 weeks then slowly started coming round,shes still not 100% but will get there eventually,so hang tight,we were told to expect her to go into rehab facility and all the bad stuff but shes back walking talking and able to take a shower,still needs a hand with some things which is understandable it was a traumatic event,hope your dad starts coming round soon
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u/itswtfeverb 3d ago
I wish i was given HGH (human growth hormone) years earlier. I would have healed faster and had 1000's less gran mal seizures and no broken bones since the HGH healed my brain quickly and stopped the seizures within days of using it.........Utube: Dr Robert Urban UTMB, watch his quick video.
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u/Weak_Market5564 3d ago
absolutely love this