I am not an expert on the subject. It just sounded like a miracle to have brain surgery and suddenly be able to recognize people and respond..and apparently it isn’t true.
She is unconscious and brain swelling is a concern...so she still might not make it.
Past medical director of Brain Injury Association on Gifford’s injury
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40982089/ns/health-health_care/