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#2112 - "Patients with degenerative or metabolic disorders or congenital malformations who remain in a persistent vegatative state for several months are unlikely to recover consciousness. The life span of adults and children in such a state is substantially reduced. For most such patients, life expectancy ranges from 2 to 5 years; survival beyond 10 years is unusual."

Then Terri is THE most unusual! Why isn't her case in medical journals around the world? For back on January 24, 2001, Felos declared in Judge Greer's court that in mid-1996, CAT scans revealed her brain to a severely abnormal structure. "At this point, much of her cerebral cortex is simply gone and has been replaced by spinal fluid."

Excellent post, MHG!!!

*****"Then Terri is THE most unusual! Why isn't her case in medical journals around the world?" *****

Isn't that the truth?

I just can't help but wonder where Terri would be in her progress, had the court taken Michael out of the picture years ago. Even now...give the poor woman two *solid* years of PT/OT/Speech/Music Therapy/outings in the sunshine/pet therapy/visits from prayer groups & clergy, etc...Why not admit Terri to a rehab facility outside of Florida; one that promotes overall wellness? Then, after two years of giving Terri what she needs, return to court and provide a judge with the results.

I'd like to see Michael in a bed for ten years, with no stimulation to his brain, no visitors, no exercise or ambulation, etc...

(stepping off my box)...how's everyone doing? I've been dealing with a lot on my plate right now, but I wanted to check in and see what's been going on today.

Hope you're feeling a little bit better, Kimmie7. :)