Father Returns Home for Christmas After 16 Weeks in Hospital

Scott Gold, 37, overcame a severe skull fracture and five weeks in a coma following a traumatic injury in August, reuniting with his family after intensive recovery.

• Scott Gold, a father of two from Paisley, spent 16 weeks in hospital after suffering a significant skull fracture during a night out in August.
• He underwent six brain surgeries, including the insertion of a shunt to relieve pressure caused by fluid buildup on his brain.
• Gold spent five weeks in an induced coma, followed by weeks in a high-dependency ward and neuro-rehabilitation to relearn basic life skills.
• His wife, Stephanie, expressed profound gratitude to NHS staff, crediting them for saving her husband’s life and enabling his return home.
• Gold, who hopes to return to work at Morgan Stanley in Glasgow, cherishes being back with his family, stating his focus is on spending time with his wife and young sons this Christmas.

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