Its tough...

[Kerry_129]

I'm sorry to hear of the situation, and my best wishes go out to him for a good recovery & your family for dealing with the strain.

Originally Posted by Flexin

Enjoy life but don't forget that it only takes a split second for your life to change.

Words of wisdom right there - especially for motorcyclists & others like us who take pretty major risks routinely. Never, ever take it for granted.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by tommymac

They usualy try to get those casses to the or fast so they can save brain tissue, if they went in I assume they saw stuff on the CT scan. Sometimes a normal CT is worse if theyre comatose because then its a truly a case of get ready and wait.

They took out a bone flap and removed clots. That's when the swelling started. He said that they would find a lot of damage with the cat scan but when it was done he said they didn't find anything other then a vein that was bleading. He said there can still be problem but so far they are happy with his recovery. He is opening his eyes and trying to move around on his own now.

They at talking about removing the breathing tube in an hour or so. He seems to be responding to us when when ask questions.

What makes it hard is the fact that he has had accidents in motocross and track days and is also a cop. But what puts him in the hospital is tubing down a hill.

James

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Triple

My dad was in a wreck last week and also suffered head injuries.

His HHR's airbag failed to deploy:

Sorry to hear that Triple. How is he doing? It looks like it just missed the airbag sensor. Does anyone know if they have to get hit directly?

James

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by Flexin

What makes it hard is the fact that he has had accidents in motocross and track days and is also a cop. But what puts him in the hospital is tubing down a hill.

Sometimes it is the simplest of things...

Originally Posted by Flexin

Its tough seeing family in pain and not being able to do anything about it.

You are doing something. You are staying by his side and being strong for him.

Thoughts to you and your family.

[Amorok]

That sucks man, I hope he gets better.

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Flexin

They took out a bone flap and removed clots. That's when the swelling started. He said that they would find a lot of damage with the cat scan but when it was done he said they didn't find anything other then a vein that was bleading. He said there can still be problem but so far they are happy with his recovery. He is opening his eyes and trying to move around on his own now.

They at talking about removing the breathing tube in an hour or so. He seems to be responding to us when when ask questions.

What makes it hard is the fact that he has had accidents in motocross and track days and is also a cop. But what puts him in the hospital is tubing down a hill.

James

Since they opened him up, the chances of damage due to swelling are greatly reduced.

I wish him and the rest of the family good luck with helping him recover. I will pray for his complete recovery.

I understand you want to be there as much as possible but don't run yourself down. Take time for yourself to recharge YOUR batteries so you will be around to help him.

Jeff

[psychochild28]

Sorry to hear about your family members Flexin and Triple. Thoughts and prayers to both!

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by racedoll

Sometimes it is the simplest of things...



You are doing something. You are staying by his side and being strong for him.

Thoughts to you and your family.

I know I am doing something but I always want to do more. I want to snap my fingers and make him better but it doesn't work. Until then I will be by his side helping any way I can. Even if its just wiping sweat from his forehead I will be here. Tonight I'm here with him so the rest of the family can have their first night home since this has happen.

BTW, they told me he talked to a nurse tonight. She was messing with the feeding tube from what I hear and he said "take it out". He is making progress.

James

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Flexin

I know I am doing something but I always want to do more. I want to snap my fingers and make him better but it doesn't work. Until then I will be by his side helping any way I can. Even if its just wiping sweat from his forehead I will be here. Tonight I'm here with him so the rest of the family can have their first night home since this has happen.

BTW, they told me he talked to a nurse tonight. She was messing with the feeding tube from what I hear and he said "take it out". He is making progress.

James

That sounds very good esp if theyre looking ot extubate him this fast.

head injuries can be so hard to tell though. There was a girl in NYC who got shot in the head point blank and was just an innocent bystander and shes out of the hospital and doing realy well and initially they expected the worst.

Guess theres a reason why these brain surgeons go to school for like a million years.

[sherri_chickie]

I will be praying for a speedy and complete recover. Take care of yourself too, don't get yourself worn out.