Fiona My thoughts are with you and yours I did a similar trick nineteen years ago. my head was less serious than Richard though I had taken a large chunk out my spine at L1 and L2 at the time my prognoses was not good.
Thankfully I was managing to make myself understood within a month and was home in a full body brace and my new wheels within sixteen weeks.
I am now in my seventies and manage most days on my sticks. the only clue to my head injury is a stutter that comes when I get tired. I have to confess to getting frustrated when I cant find the word I am looking for but usually manage to bluff over it so it is only me that notices.
I wish Richard a steady return to normality and you the strength to support him through these trying times.
Thinking of you
Alan
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