What is the expected recovery time after bleeding and swelling of the brain?

Depends how bad: The time and degree of recovery depend on the size and location of the hemorrhage. Bleeding and swelling go together. The swelling follows the bleeding by a few days and takes several weeks to resolve. For patients who are in good condition after a hemorrhage, it can take 12-18 months to make a maximum recovery. They may or may not be normal again.