SCIIf you or someone you love was just injured, welcome. The first weeks are overwhelming and lonely, and most of what you most need to know never makes it into a discharge packet. Ask anything — no question is too basic.
Things people wish they'd known early: an early prognosis is not the last word, rehab facility choice matters enormously, and the practical stuff (bladder, bowel, skin, pain) is learnable. Good starting points: hospital phase guide, first 72 hours / 30 days, complete vs. incomplete explainer.
Get the conversation started
- What surprised you most in the first month?
- What do you wish someone had told you while you were still in the hospital?
- How did you choose a rehab facility — and would you choose the same one again?
- If you're a family member: what helped you cope and show up for your person?
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