Life After a Brain Injury
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- "I thought I was on top of the world", Jermaine Hickey said.
And by all accounts he was on the fast-track. In 2010, Jermaine was barely out of college and already a homeowner, climbing the corporate ladder as a financial planner. But something happened one night on his way home from an outing with friends.
"I'm going to cry just thinking about it", Jermaine said.
His car ended up in a ditch.
"I completely wrecked my car; it was all gone", Jermaine said.
Most of that night is still a blur for Jermaine, who was in a coma for a week. He remembers waking up at CHI Health Immanuel Rehabilitation Center to find that he suffered a severe brain injury.
"I had to be retaught how to walk, talk, and pick up a spoon. I couldn't go to the bathroom on my own", Jermaine said.
Pretty humbling for a guy used to the fast lane. Now patience and a team of highly skilled speech, occupational, and physical therapists, would be his guide. They had a plan to get Jermaine back to his old life and it started with baby steps.
"We would work with him everyday on simple things we take for granted like getting dressed, brushing your teeth, and getting clothes out of closet", Karli Morman, Occupational Therapist said.
Karli is a brain specialist. Because Jermaine suffered a head injury, she was assigned to him to help with his unique challenges.
"Many of us have gone on to get certification so we are specialized in brain injury. Just that continuing education we get year after year really helps us help people like Jermaine get back from their accident to their normal everyday lives", Karli said.
And Jermaine is back.
"Not everyone can make a big recovery like that; he was just very determined and very motivated to get there", Karli said.
Jermaine was also in great shape before the accident. He was a star football player in college. He played for Iowa State. His therapists believe that went along way in getting him back on his feet.
"I had this desire and this hunger but it didn't come easy", Jermaine said.
After months of therapy, Jermaine got his old life back - the life he wanted not the life he was living.
"At the end of the day, my life is not all about me anymore. I have gone from number one on my priority list to maybe not even being in my top ten", Jermaine said.
The quality of care you receive after an injury or illness can determine your quality of life. At Immanuel Rehabilitation Center, they offer more than physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They restore hope - one patient at a time -- to people ready to get on with their life.
What doesn't kill you...
Will only make you stronger!!!
Amazing story God bless you ! I hope that this recovery can happen with someone very close to me one day
I love your story . My bf was in a car accident in march 2018 in a coma for about 2 months . I would love for you to speak to him
amber law I would gladly!
I had two severe brain traumas one at age 14 (Hematoma) and other at 21 (Contusion) been in a induced comma twice on my second cranial plasti. We don't appreciate something until we loose it. I was also an athlete all my life but mostly a soccer player a goalkeeper. God Bless you homie I have empathy for you.
@@trtrhr well he almost died and you're hating on him for being happy? Don't critique other people just for their personality
He's made a great Rocovery
This gives me so much motivation and inspiration. Keep up the great recovery.
My dad suffered a subdural hematoma because of a head injury and he’s been in the hospital for last three months. I pray that May Allah heal him as well just like he healed you
He will be okay god willing. Love you
@@colecampa6856 thank you!
How is your dad now... my brother is in coma frm 4 months due to car accident
@@mohammadkhizar6674 he’s home now. He’s a little weak but making good recovery
@@basilkhan1998 thats good so happy he wll b alright inshaAllah....
This is great it's given me hope, my uncle's been in a coma with a severe brain injury for a week now, he cant speak or walk or anything, he looks so frustrated he's just flailing his arms around in frustration, he's such a nice guy I hope and pray he makes a full recovery like you, great video
Fresh Montana He can speak now :D
Fresh Montana We are so glad to hear he is making progress.
***** It's been about 3 weeks since he couldn't practically do anything, and now he is having fully blown conversations with me and even making jokes. he's been having physio therapy and is expected to be home in a couple of weeks, but he will just need a Inplantable cardioverter defibillator. From being told by the doctors he most likely won't wake up and basically telling the family to say our good bye's, to this, is truly a blessing.
Brandon King hows he doin?
Brandon King OMG SAME with my dad....the doctor is saying that he can’t help...& that my dad will die sooon as they will have to take him of the ICU soon, if anyone’s a professional doctor it’d be appreciated if you reply ASAP!
congradulations on your recovery I cant wait to get my abilities back my car accident was in 2014 I can walk with a cane but I still cant use my left arm I try to stay positive but it is hard some days I was a pre med student at NCSU with hopes of becoming a doctor your story gives a little hopethat I can make more progress ihave a wife and four children to take care of
I meant 2013
I know im late but are you? how did the things develope for you?
good luck.....but as the doctors tell you: acceptance is key.
Albert.....you can and will, do your best, everyday and be kind to yourself.
Its been such a nightmare since my TBI, I feel my life is all forgotten and each day is a new day.
Well done keep going keep strong sending love from headway Nottingham uk x
My uncle is suffering as well from a traumatic brain injury and it's like he's in there and he gets frustrated as well it's like they're in there and they want to just come out and be regular how they used to be so it takes a lot of patience on dealing with him and being understanding but so far with upsets me the most is there are not programs out there I live in the Inland Empire and I'm having trouble finding support groups or even doctors that can help it's so frustrating because my uncle was an outdoors man and I wish there were more programs to help in
omg the same think happened with my mom ,,shes never the same how she used to be ,its really upsetting and sometime I just wanna cry for her cause she cant do anything by herself and ifs really hard seeing videos of her talking when she was normal Its like shes somewhat of a whole new person
I still have big scar on my head from my brain injury and it gives people questions
That's good He recovered and got back on his feet and his life again. You can recover from something like that. It takes time and patience to heal your body.
Doing amazing kid keep going sending luck and love from headway Nottingham uk x
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I personally suffered the SAME exact injury Jermaine sustained and experienced everything he did… I was in a coma for 10 days and on life support for 3 weeks but one couldn’t even tell if they looked at me. Unfortunately I still suffer the consequences of my TBI everyday & it absolutely sucks but I’m a fighter & I get through it. It is nice to see other people with my same injury do the same.
I also suffered the same injury and I'm still recovering from it I was In a almost 2 week comma than stayed 2 months in the hospital after waking up and I learned to talk go to toilet and stuff like that and after getting back home I learned how to write a use my phone and stuff and to take baths by my self again brushing my teeth learning how to eat by my self etc still learning how to walk again tho
Me too brother 100%. SEVERE BRAIN INJURY. Ostomy. Defibrillator. Facial Reconstruction Surgery.
Well done man
That was definitely Ligmatized.....
Sir my brother is also suffering from TBI since 8 months and still he's not able to speak
You ether come out the other side or you don't. As someone who suffered a serious TBI I fully and sadly understand the journey....But I can assure you, this clip doesn't give you the full story. That type of TBI never fully goes away....its very misleading, as it is a life long battle. But....awesome to see he has gotten this far.
God Bless Him!!
How can i get in touch with you people? My friend had a severe injury due to car accident, which fell down the cliff. It's been 7 months and he only opens eyes and doesn't react to anything. He sleeps properly, he watch us but no reaction at all.
What should we do? Could you people guide?
Ab keisa hai aapka friend thik huwaa ki nai actually meri beti bhi wasaai hai
@@ramagurung3625 he is same as before. Jo likha hai comment me waisa hi hai
How z ur friend now
@@mohammadkhizar6674 he is still in bed. He only sees us and no response. Its been more than a year now.
@@Manojrthr4gmailcom oh thats soo sad my prayers wth you may God help him... my brother is also in the same condition frm 4 months
I also had brain injury right side 😫 now I can't walk talk after I see these video i alright
Hi brother can I have a reply want to talk to you about your injury
@@chinnikasarla7939 what about my brain injury that was long story
@@ManiMurugan.T stay strong and balance your expectations. This video is a little misleading and probably a bit demoralizing if you are in the early stages of a TBI. While I am sure they want it to be motivating, the reality is not always this cut and dry. So just do your best.