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I just saw this thread, but wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with the both of you and I wish you both the best.
 
speculawyer said:
She's taken a hit of trauma but she's young . . . she'll get through this. I know it sounds stupid but be happy that things are not worse.
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An aside: Being pregnant or maybe just on birth control would probably have helped in her recovery, too. Estrogen and progesterone are known to help in recoveries from brain injuries. I learned this recently from my brother who was doing research on progesterone.
 
I'm often frustrated with the wife with how slowly she goes down stairs...had to go tell her she can go down them as fast as she wants because of this thread.

Sending prayers your way!
 
wienke said:
I'm often frustrated with the wife with how slowly she goes down stairs...had to go tell her she can go down them as fast as she wants because of this thread.

Sending prayers your way!
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Isn't that the opposite of what you should have taken away from this thread?
 
wienke said:
I'm often frustrated with the wife with how slowly she goes down stairs...had to go tell her she can go down them as fast as she wants because of this thread.

Sending prayers your way!
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... Really?

edit: Yeah, I mis-read this as well.
 
I'm tearing up reading your most recent posts. Great to hear she's in the condition she's in. It could have been so unspeakably worse.

And, fellas, a bit of advice: One of my acquaintance's sister died in a similar accident. She was drunk and wearing high heels, walking down stairs. DO NOT LET YOUR GIRL WEAR HIGH HEELS WHEN DRINKING. It might sound silly, but it truly can make all the difference. Those things are dangerous enough when the person wearing them is sober.
 
Crunched said:
Yes, I'm pretty hopeful at this point. She is talking to me in between sleeping. She's having trouble following conversations with the doctors and nurse, but she has been going back and forth with me at least a little bit.

I had a friend who suffered a similar injury about a year back. He was out for about a week and had really severe cranial swelling. He's been alright except he's lost his sense of smell. But even then, when visiting him in the hospital, he didn't look as beat up as my fiancé does. She is fragile. I'm closer to her too, of course, but she looks like she's been through hell. Two IVs, a neck brace, bandaged arms, nasal tubes for breathing, and straps to keep her legs from moving. It hurts to look at.

But the most important thing is her mental state, and I can't stop thanking whatever deity or force of nature allowed her to so quickly come out of it okay.

Now I jut hope it stays that way.
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Nah, dude, she's far from fragile. She's getting out this so quickly that it's obvious she's incredibly strong. The human body is a surprisingly durable machine, but the human spirit is powerful itself.
 
bengraven said:
Nah, dude, she's far from fragile. She's getting out this so quickly that it's obvious she's incredibly strong. The human body is a surprisingly durable machine, but the human spirit is powerful itself.
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That's true. Thanks for the reminder.
 
I'm not even sure I know the OP from any previous threads or anything, but through the posts in this thread, I think he's a good person. I hope everything works out okay for her, and you.
 
Having known my wife now for 7 years(been married a year and half) I can guess a little what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
 
The two of you are in my thoughts. I'll be keeping the fragility of life in mind today as well, and taking nothing for granted. The way things can be completely upended in a split-second is something no one should forget for long.
 
I wish you both the very best and your fiance a speedy recovery. I hope it all turns out fine and you share your wedding day together.

Keep us posted, GAF are here for you.
 
Damn, can't imagine what you're going through. :( But it sounds like she's improving very rapidly, so let's hope it continues like that!
 
Glad she's been talking with you and doing okay. Hope things keep getting better. I'm sure she really appreciates your being there for her.
 
mclaren777 said:
Any chance that Crunched can update the OP with new info?
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I am typing on her iPhone, which is almost out of juice. I will update if I get access to a PC but it might take a day or two.

Not asleep yet. Her best friend just got here from Cincinnatti; her parents still aren't back. My fiancé keeps asking for her mother.
 
I'll keep you both in my thoughts and hope for a smooth recovery for her. It might take time but hopefully things will be relatively back to normal for the two of you.
 
I think it less about god knowing, and more about giving her a name so she is less of an abstract concept to mclaren.

And again, I'm super happy things are going well now- here's hoping that soon, she gets her wish to see her mother again :)
 
Wow man, sorry to hear all this. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys, Im hoping it all turns out well.
 
You have all the right to be cautiously optimistic now. You should allow yourself to relax and feel how you are doing right now. You've been the best a partner can be in such a crisis, and I feel a pat on the back is in place for the way you've handled the situation. It might be the time to try and get some rest. She seems strong and it is amazing hearing how much the body can endure and recover quickly from. From my limited knowledge about acute trauma, I'd say there's ample reason to be cautiously optimistic.

Good to hear the positive updates. My thoughts still go out to you and your fiancée
 
Sorry about what happened man. My heart goes out to you and your fiance, and I sincerely hope she gets out of it okay.

That said, what was the friend you dropped her off with doing?
 
I don't want to start a circle jerk, but I gotta say, you guys are awesome. When my grandma had her seizures last week you guys helped reassure me just as you've done for the OP. Every forum has its assholes, but it's great to see this kind of support when a GAFfer needs it.
 
I can't tell you how much rest and a good meal would do for you. Please take care of yourself. You can do more for her when you are well yourself.
 
Verelios said:
Sorry about what happened man. My heart goes out to you and your fiance, and I sincerely hope she gets out of it okay.

That said, what was the friend you dropped her off with doing?
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Sorry if any of my posts have been unclear or confusing. I dropped her off at a "moving out" party for two of her friends; two guys moving about 40 minutes away into an apartment together. One of them still lives at his parents' house (this is the guy I mentioned earlier, let's call him Jed). This is the house the party was at. There were maybe 10-15 people total, and I was invited, but declined so I could instead go to the gym. As far as I know it was a small house party, beer pong, music, that kind of thing. Somehow my fiancé ended up tripping backwards over a box or something that Jed used to keep his dog from getting into the basement. She fell down about 20 steps, repeatedly hitting her head. The thing is, Jed was movIng the box or had moved the box when my fiancé fell over it. I don't know what the purpose of moving it had been. I hope he wasn't purposefully doing something stupid that ended up hurting her so badly. I am still unclear on a lot of things. All I've heard is second hand accounts.
 
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