SunSurfer Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Short term memory still needs time. If you see him in person he appears and acts completely normal (well at least pre-accident :) Even minor head injuries, just concussion without loss of consciousness, can be dreadfully debilitating to highly functioning people. Say you're an accountant, you can dress, wash and feed yourself, and drive to the office. But try and hold a train of thought, add up a column of numbers even with a calculator. "Now, where did I get up to??" Mike may appear normal on the outside, but inside he may feel far from it. Depression and enormous frustration are common in head injury survivors. Recovery to its' fullest extent after significant head injury takes years, not weeks or months. I don't know him at all, but those of you who are his friends, keep your support and encouragement going. Don't stop just because "he appears and acts completely normal". SunSurfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Even minor head injuries, just concussion without loss of consciousness, can be dreadfully debilitating to highly functioning people.Say you're an accountant, you can dress, wash and feed yourself, and drive to the office. But try and hold a train of thought, add up a column of numbers even with a calculator. "Now, where did I get up to??" Mike may appear normal on the outside, but inside he may feel far from it. Depression and enormous frustration are common in head injury survivors. Recovery to its' fullest extent after significant head injury takes years, not weeks or months. I don't know him at all, but those of you who are his friends, keep your support and encouragement going. Don't stop just because "he appears and acts completely normal". SunSurfer Absolutely, TBI is very tricky. One of the reason Mike has sworn to follow the Dr. directions and stay away from high risk sports for one year. Multiple TBI is exponentially bad. Thanks for the wise words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowghost Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Dear SunSurfer, You never trained or rode with Mike. Nothing will ever stop him. Best regards, "ghost" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Spoke to Mike a while back. He is back to work, hiking, snowshoeing, getting out and doing much of what he did prior to the accident. He is following the instructions from his physicians. Basically he is staying away from some of the more high risk physical activities he loves. Snowboarding, Mt Bike, Surf etc. I know it is hard on him, however, I also know he understands the risks and Mike is a very smart guy. Sorry for the lapse in updates. Mike has come back strong and doing well. Thanks again for all the positive thoughts and prayers sent Mike's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 He remains in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Great to hear the progress continues. Keep healing up Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I hope he recovers 110% asap!! He is truly an amazing part of the history of our sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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