Neurological Dysfunction 17 years after aortic transection graft surge

In February 2007 ...hit by a drunk driver .. I woke up says later having had aortic transection graft surgery.
Two weeks in the ICU & I was discharged with a healthy Rx of opioids & the doctor said go live your life....17 years later...having ministrokes i think...can't work past 2 years....