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To: Palladin
Every day I’m amazed at the capacity of the human body to withstand these injuries. I’m amazed at the surgeons who are able to patch up people who are so severely injured. I work in a step down unit and the patients done stay long before the go to the regular floors or to rehab. So I’m always happy to hear of people I’ve cared for and how they are doing. Is your son doing ok? I certainly hope so. some people recover fully, but some have lingering problems for years. Age and overall health is a big factor. I’ve seen elderly people die from the same type of injuries that an 18 year old only stays in the hospital a few days for.
356 posted on 04/13/2007 2:01:01 PM PDT by gracie1 (Why can't I pay my visa with my mastercard?)
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To: gracie1

My son is fine. He was walking and back to work on a light schedule in four months; back to work fulltime in six months.

He still has residual pain from the accident but he deals with it. He landed on his hip, good thing he had a fat wallet! He had to have a rod inserted in the femur, like Gov. Cozine. Fortunately, he was wearing his helmet, so he avoided head injuries. His chest was not crushed (being on a motorcycle) but the blood loss was great. They almost lost him on the table, but TG, they were experts.

The worst thing he recalls were the fentanyl nightmares. His screaming almost woke up the dead down in the hospital morgue. The nurses were super. They watched him like eagles 24/7. I still can’t express my gratitude enough. And my amazement at the capabilities and skills of the docs. One doc wanted to amputate the leg—it was in such bad shape. A young doc said, “Hell, no! I’ll save that leg.” and, bless him, he did.

Everybody, please wear your seatbelts when in a car; please wear your helmet when on a motorcycle.

And show appreciation for the docs and nurses at your local hospital.

BTW, my son was struck by a drunk driver. :( So please don’t drink and drive...ever.


359 posted on 04/13/2007 2:42:06 PM PDT by Palladin (Jordin will be the AI this year.)
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