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Before the Fall – Six
Dr. Davis paused to see if she was still with him and once Bette nodded in understanding he continued.
“With severe brain trauma comes cases of cognitive difficulties. And cognition is the way we learn and perceive the world around us. This may not even occur with you, sometimes it takes time to tell if it’s affecting a person. Another thing is your short-term memories. Remembering certain things may not be possible for you any more. The day-to-day things might slip your mind. That’s not unusual, but be prepared for that as well. If that does happen then sometimes the brain recuperates enough so that that won’t be a problem, if not there are memory tasks provided in your PT. Another thing you might experience is a lack of concentration.”
He paused again and Bette turned her attention from the t.v. back to Dr. Davis.
“Sorry,” Bette muttered.
“No problem. But lack of concentration can be helped with PT and medication. This will be a continual process, Bette. It won’ be easy and there’s no telling how long your memories may remain gone. Since every TBI is different we’re going to take things slowly. Since this is going to be a frustrating process Dr. Tom’s and I have a psychiatrist we want you to start seeing. Dr. Adams specializes in Neuropsychiatry, which is a specific subspecialty, which deals with among other things brain trauma such as yours. Talking to her might help you to deal with this. She’s seen many cases and can tell you things that Dr. Tom’s and I may not be able to answer. We’ve set you up with an appointment for next week. And that’s also when you start your PT. Which, I’m sure Dr. Tafari has explained what’s to be done about your leg and wrist. You’ll also be doing memory tactics and other things to help your brain recover. Any questions?”
“You said when we talked last that I might not get any of my memories back. Do you really think that?” Bette asked staring at him.
“Well as I said it’s hard to tell. Every person’s brain is different. I can’t tell you that they will come back because they may not. But it’s early yet. Once time goes by and we see just how severe your head trauma is I might be able to tell you more. You could regain partial memories and never your full memory. It varies. But we’re hoping for the best and that’s a complete recovery of your memories. Gotta keep positive, Bette.”
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Wow…Tina has a point. When Bette finds out what is going on that’s it…I love this story. Thank you for the 7 pages…I still want more. Keep posting.
this is so intriguing…i wonder who will win, tina or helena or neither…it seems a coma can change a person’s enitre personality…maybe bette will chuck them all in…please post as soon as possible
You know i love this story… and I can’t help but feel a little sorry for Tina. BUt everyone is talking like what if BEtte doesn’t get her memories…blah blah…BUT what if Bette does get her memories back…she will not be a happy camper knowing that she was quite literally taken advantage of…time will tell…
Woah, emotional overload! lol. I think the Bette Porter we all know and love will come back in full force if she finds out that they’ve been lying to her. No wonder they’re keeping schtum! Can’t wait for the next chapter!
Speedy, you’ve been one busy racer! ;) – 7 damn pages…oh mah goodnezz! I couldn’t read it all at one time. But, now that I’m done, I think that since Bette has just been awakened by Amanda, Tina’s on her way out the hospital, and Bette is not leaving until tomorrow afternoon means that Helena needs to march her pretty azz right back into that room, sit down, and tell Bette the truth. Memories or no memories, Bette is not detached from reality – she can tell that everyone is keeping something from her. Helena, along with the truth needs to tell Bette the reason behind the lie. I’d much rather see Bette pissed off now than pissed off later.
I watched a TV drama before, where the husband had an affair with the mistress for YEARS. But then when he met a car accident, he completely couldn’t remember the mistress at all. Even when he saw the photos. Kind of sad really… although that can happen. In this case, I think that’s how Tina feels… I feel sorry for Tina, being the girlfriend and all that, but forgotten. I sense a war here.. It’s exciting, but I do root for Helena and Bette to be together… :D
Just catching up….All is can say is “Wow”!!! BYMAPS
I’m with Pandamel I love this story.. God what a mess our girls are in. Perhaps Helena can tell Bette that they broke up and she was with Tina lately. So sad the Tina has known for years that Bette had feelings for Helena, everyone knew. Perhaps now is finally the time when no one is lying to Bette. Helena has always been Bette’s love. Its a part of her “embedded code”. Everyone is just finally admitting it. What a great story. Thanks for the early Christmas gift