Post by Kristen Gamauf on Sept 28, 2005 1:24:38 GMT -5
This website has myriads of information about coma's, TBI's, the ICU equipment and staff, the recovery process, and inspirational stories. I have been reading through the website. Okay, actually I was crying while I was reading through the website. I have for awhile now felt like no one really understands what we are going through. But when I read these first person accounts, so many things that they say I identify with. I feel like I am not alone. I really recommend that anyone who knows and will be dealing with any member of my family or Mike on a regular basis in the next year or two to read through this site. It shows what a truly long road is ahead, but that there is hope. The site also shares stories from people who have been through this of what can be done to help in the recovery process. For all of Mike's family and friends, this might be of some comfort. It also emphasizes the necessity of friends and family to be there for support in the long haul--a department in which we are very lucky.
www.waiting.com
Here is a story that is uplifting and I know my immediate family can identify with:
www.waiting.com/jody.html#anchor390832
My prayer is that one day we can feel how this woman feels. I can particularly identify with her comment on "waking up" not being like the Hollywood version. To me, this was the most difficult concept to describe to people. You don't just "wake up"; it is a gradual process.
The Glasgow Coma Scale/The Rancho Los Amigos Scale
www.waiting.com/levelsofcoma.html
Mike came in with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3. That classified his brain injury as "severe". He was breathing however--There was no respiratory or cardiac arrest to my knowledge.
The Rancho Los Amigos Scale - 8 Levels Explained:
www.waiting.com/rancholosamigos.html
As of Friday, Sept. 23rd, the medical staff have Mike at Level 3--Localized Response.
www.waiting.com
Here is a story that is uplifting and I know my immediate family can identify with:
www.waiting.com/jody.html#anchor390832
My prayer is that one day we can feel how this woman feels. I can particularly identify with her comment on "waking up" not being like the Hollywood version. To me, this was the most difficult concept to describe to people. You don't just "wake up"; it is a gradual process.
The Glasgow Coma Scale/The Rancho Los Amigos Scale
www.waiting.com/levelsofcoma.html
Mike came in with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3. That classified his brain injury as "severe". He was breathing however--There was no respiratory or cardiac arrest to my knowledge.
The Rancho Los Amigos Scale - 8 Levels Explained:
www.waiting.com/rancholosamigos.html
As of Friday, Sept. 23rd, the medical staff have Mike at Level 3--Localized Response.