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21 " On Tuesday, December 7th, a lot of good things happened: they took the trach out, took a cast off my leg, and my PT, Maria, had me standing. "
― Amy Rankin , Nobody Thought I Could Do It, But I Showed Them, and So Can You!
22 " 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. "
23 " The swelling from the injury was so severe, it was causing enormous pressure on my brain, which if left uncontrolled would have killed me. This surgery lasted about six hours "
24 " teaching the students I did before the accident helped me understand that a disability isn't necessarily a bad thing. It can be handled "
25 " The first time I was told that I had a brain injury, I immediately thought to myself, "I'm not crazy. "
26 " I feel like support is what anyone with a disability to overcome needs "
27 " 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. "
28 " he used the love we share to make my recovery more comfortable and successful. "
29 " Combining internal drive and determination with positive external support was key to my recovery. "
30 " Because I'm the type of girl, that when a goal is presented and recognized I do everything in my power to achieve it. I believe that is the major reason why I've gotten as far as I have this quickly. "
31 " On December third I started following commands. my OT told me to do something with a ball, and I did it! "
32 " I know it might sound crazy, but I feel great now, ridiculously hopeful. Sure it stinks I missed an important part of my life,but I know I'll have more important things to do. I'm still young "
33 " 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. "
34 " I feel like support is what anyone with a disability needs. "
35 " Because my brain was not sending the correct messages to my muscles, I needed to teach my muscles everything all over again. "
36 " I feel support is what anyone with a disability to overcome needs. "
37 " 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 "
38 " In Conclusion Please share my experience with someone affected with a TBI "
39 " I didn't want anyone to notice any decline in my abilities so I took to therapy again with the same spirit. "
40 " 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 "