The Bold and The Beautiful spoilers and rumors tease Eric Forrester’s (John McCook) confusion, coupled with no signs or recognition when he woke up might point to post-coma amnesia! When he first regained consciousness, he seemed confused as to who all were around him, even Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) and only said “Merry Christmas” when he saw decorations.
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The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – How Long Did He Code?
One important question would be how long did Eric code, how long was his heart stopped before they got him back-could it have caused brain damage?
It doesn’t take very long for the brain to be affected by a heart stopping, because the heart stops everything-the oxygen is carried to the brain in the blood.
Yet, he did recognize the Christmas decorations and knew to say “Merry Christmas” even if he didn’t recognize his loved ones; so that doesn’t seem to indicate brain damage.
Even though Eric was unconscious from the moment he was brought to the hospital from the Forrester mansion, he would have been under anesthesia to undergo the operation.
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Sometimes being anesthetized can cause some temporary or partial amnesia, depending on which part of his brain is affected.
B & B Spoilers – Post-Operative Amnesia Not Unusual
Post-operative amnesia is not unusual, even if a patient hasn’t had to be resuscitated; it can be a side effect of the anesthesia, as previously mentioned.
Every indication is that Eric’s not recognizing his loved ones is merely this type of temporary amnesia, partially from being in a coma for several days and perhaps from anesthesia.
Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) is likely to be the most upset-his biggest fear was allowing extraordinary lifesaving measures to be taken, only for him to never be the same.
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Soon everyone will realize that Eric’s partial post-operative amnesia is temporary, and he will remember everyone.
The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Past Memories May Come First
Eric’s loved ones will have to be patient, and may even worry about Alzheimer’s, since past memories may come back first.
That might account for Eric seeming confused about who his loved ones were, but saying “Merry Christmas” when he recognized Christmas decorations in his hospital room.
When Eric had his out of body experience, parts of his life from the past flashed before his eyes, including memories of his late wife Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery).
Stephanie seemed to want him to stay in the afterlife, but he quickly returned to earth and the present, once he was shocked back to life. Eric’s amnesia should gradually resolve as his body and brain heals.
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