chance of recovery after 6 years of being in a vegetative state, is there?

[3609tragedy]

my father has been on a vegetative state for 6 years now, he can't speak nor move any limb; we don't even know if he could understand us, he never makes any kind of gesture. He's on feeding tube and tracheostomy. he could blink his eyes and be awake for hours, also he gets startled. I've been pretending to be strong in front of my family but I always cry on my bed each night. I've extended my hope and patience more than I imagined. Is there still a chance that he could at least  be able to recover?  I know that he can't be the man he used to be but I'm still on high hopes that he could someday smile, talk and move a little.. Doctors told me that I'm hoping for the impossible but I'm  forcing myself not to believe in them.. therapy has been of no use, what shall we do? has such kind of thing happened to anyone here? were your loved ones able to gain back consciousness? how long did it take? still hoping for a light after all.  :((

[3609tragedy]

I'm sorry to hear about your mom's passing. :( she's in better hands now for sure.

my dad is already 56 years old and he has been at home throughout his state, me and my mom are his sole caretakers, we think that he'll be better with us than in a rehab facility;we were aided professionally on how to handle my dad's condition. thanks for your concern, I do hope he will recover fully anytime soon.

[michniak]

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad.  Is your Dad in a long term rehab facility?  How old is he?  6 years is a long time to be in a vegetative state :(  I don't have a clear answer for you if he will recover... I am not a doctor so I do not know.  I hope you get some more answers here from others.  My Mom had a massive stroke but she passed soon after that.  

Hoping and praying that your Dad gets better.