Nevadanatural
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Great update today.... He is able to move his arms now not a whole lot but enough to show a lot of improvement. He is trying to talk but with the trach in his neck he is not able to. He is awake enough now to actually be pissed off enough that his wife had to leave to get something to eat to get away from him. Hahahahhaha. Best news I have had today.
Sorry I missed this last update I don't check the basketball board to often this time of year. continued prayers for @nevadanatural and your family @loca2874 for him to make a speedy recovery.
Jester that is understandable but updating both was getting weird. Lol. Newest update: he was able to breath on his own yesterday with very little pressure in the vent. He is muttering some words but is difficult with the tube in the neck. He is moving his arms and is awake most of the time. The doctors were saying that he might be in there for six months, however my sister the nurse who has actually been observing has stated that he might be out in the next two months if progress keeps going like it has. He has started giving the OK for us to travel to see him however with funds the way they are and me in Virginia that will have to wait and he totally understands. I did have his wife let him know about you guys and that if he didn't settle down I would punch him in the face and apparently he was ok with that. Lol ( that our thing).
I do appreciate the kind words and in some weird way I know he does to. Here's hoping he can get out in time for the Far west Classic in Portland. His wife is from there and it would be a great trip for them.
I do appreciate the kind words and in some weird way I know he does to. Here's hoping he can get out in time for the Far west Classic in Portland. His wife is from there and it would be a great trip for them.
We're praying that he's out in 2 months and able to see TU in Portland. He's a great fan and he's still in our thoughts and prayers. He sounds like he's just stubborn enough to recover quickly.
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I spoke to his wife today and she said that if he is out she is positive that he will make the trip to Portland. If TU plays on the west coast he always attends the games. She said he is making progress every day and he is trying to write. Unsuccessfully but he is trying nonetheless.
He is an all access member and the iPad is there in his room and if he for some strange reason doesn't make it out then he will watch from his room. He don't miss games EVER!!!!!! He will go on a trip and won't be able to watch the game and will record it if it's on tv and will actually go "off the grid" until he can watch the game off the DVR.
UPDATE: Today I actually got to talk to my father on the phone. He sounds awesome. My sister sent me a picture of him in the hospital and looks good and is smiling. He still has the trach in, however they said if he can go the rest of the week without any issues then they will take the trach out. He has been working with the physical and occupational therapists on a daily basis. He has movement in all of his limbs, however is still very week and has to learn to walk again. He is able to write a little bit but because of him being so weak from losing all of that muscle he gets tired fast.
I was really excited to talk to him and he is in great spirits. We didn't talk long because he was so exhausted but he was thrilled to talk to me as well. Things are looking GREAT!!!!
I was really excited to talk to him and he is in great spirits. We didn't talk long because he was so exhausted but he was thrilled to talk to me as well. Things are looking GREAT!!!!
Lmao I might have a heart attack if I see him in a weight room. Thanks guys I appreciate it. It will be a long road but he knows he has to make the sacrifice.
Appreciate the fact that progress can be slow, but would like a current status report
if possible.....
Tnx..Roger
Sorry for taking so long. The trach has been removed so he is able to breathe on his own. He is going through physical therapy and occupational therapy. He said it wears him out real good but he knows he needs it. He thinks he might be in the hospital about another couple weeks then he can go home. He will be in a wheel chair until he can get the rest of the strength in his legs. He is walking a little obviously with assistance. There are a few things that he has to train his body to do again that we all take for granted.
I asked him how much weight has he lost and at one point he had lost like 40 pounds and he hasn't been weighed since and that was quite a while ago. He told me he does not recommend the hospital diet. It works but there are some really bad side effects. I thought that was pretty funny.
The main thing is he is getting to where he is more independent which is the goal.
I asked him how much weight has he lost and at one point he had lost like 40 pounds and he hasn't been weighed since and that was quite a while ago. He told me he does not recommend the hospital diet. It works but there are some really bad side effects. I thought that was pretty funny.
The main thing is he is getting to where he is more independent which is the goal.
Just got word today that my father is moving around better and he is scheduled to leave the hospital and go home on September 4. Just in time for the FAU game. Man has been in the hospital since May. It's been a long road but he is working hard to get back into form.
Was just a lighthearted joke at such a long hospital stay. Don't take me so seriously! ;0)
Well I found humor in it but just in case you were curious I was just letting you know. I asked him the same question to be honest. Lol
I appreciate the thoughts expressed by everyone in this thread. I still can't walk but I'm improving day by day. Thankfully I do have I still can't walk but I'm improving day by day. Thankfully I do have good insurance because The bills are quickly approaching three quarters of $1 million. The bills are quickly approaching three quarters of $1 million. I haven't posted before because I have limited use of my hands and this post is using the voice feature on my cell phone .
I'm so glad you've improved enough that you can post. Man, you've had a tough time and still have a hard time ahead of you, but you have many friends on this board praying for you and wishing you a full recovery. Welcome back Nevada!
Nevada, Welcome home! Your TU family was there for you through this rough summer. Hope the improvement continues rapidly. Thanks for your family keeping us updated of your progress. Can't wait to see you back watching the program and maintaing your always positive outlook. We now know how much you are missed on this board.
I was off the board for a long while just saw this. Glad to see good news at the end of this thread. Nevada you have been posting since pre rivals days and always optimistic, but always thoughtful. Delighted to see an excellent outcome for you sir, and just in time for the 2015 season