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Originally Posted by tv_vt
Joining the gang in sending you warmest wishes, Keith. You're in our thoughts.
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Thanks! I wish I could say that things are noticeably better, but sadly I'm still struggling. From my perception, my eyesight hasn't really improved at all. My brain is still "broken" and I don't feel the same internally as pre-crash. I've mostly given up any hope of doing group rides which used to be a significant part of my life. I have been doing a short ride with a great friend around my neighborhood. So, my cycling has cut down from at least 150 miles a week to maybe 15.
Still can't consider driving and surfing is also out for at least a while. My wife said it well the other day that I can no longer participate in the things I loved to do before.
Even given this situation, I am happy to be alive because I may not have survived. I'm also very grateful that I am able to do all that I can. When I compare my status to many that I did rehab with, I'm feel a great blessing. I have also had a couple of significant people came into my life recently that may make a difference for me. I am also very happy that I can remember most things about my life. I may not recall some details or names, but can remember many things. One of the ladies who was in my rehab, could not remember her husband :-(
I'm about 11 months away from my crash in early Dec '23. I have constantly asked my rehab doc about when I would feel normal again. He said that I asked him that every time we met, and he said I would most likely never feel the way I did before. But hopefully in 12 to 18 months from my TBI, I should start to accept my new normal.
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