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NewAgeRipper - Updates on his condition - Positive vibes/energy his way please

yeah..sending more good vibes his way...things
are certainly looking better than a week ago
 
Currently catching up and sending as much might and prayer as I can his way. I know he can do this, he's been a fighter too long not to.
 
Update 9

Day 18 in ICU, in a few more days he'll get a new feeding tube.
We never think twice about how we feel but for a traumatic brain injury, the struggle is real.
Every day that goes by is not constant improving, his brain shorts out and keeps him from moving.
We see him nodding and even get a yes but his best medicine is lots of rest.
We know he's in there but right now he's not the same, we ask that you keep him in your prayers.
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that is great news that he actually spoke and hopefully that is a sign of a full recovery,
you are in our prayers NAR keep fighting!
 
A quick recap and update from NewAgeRipper's sister ...

A quick recap of what a miracle looks like.
1. Aug 4th. Day 1. My brother was a victim of a freak accident. A tree fell on him on his way to work. Prognosis... Not sure he'll make it. Severe frontal lobe damage. Brain bleed/ pressure, broken pelvis, broken femur, torn iris, 2 blood clots.
2. Aug. 15. Day 11. Neurologist states, "He's not going to progress much more than this. We suggest palliative care to help you with options moving forward. "
3. Aug. 15 sent message to one of his friends that we were told to consider his quality of life and let him go.
Aug. 17th. Day 13 Michael's friend came to visit and prayed fervently for him after witnessing a nurse telling us we would have 24 hours to consider hospice. Our sister drives home from Alabama to help prepare for his passing.
4. Aug. 18th. Less than 24 hrs later....
HE OPENED HIS EYES AND SAYS, "HI".
After 3 weeks in ICU, he is moved to step down unit.
5. Aug. 27th Day 23. I gave him a spoon to feed himself and he does.
6. I was giving him water with a spoon but decided it was time to see what else he could do. He drinks water from a cup pretty good for a man that wasn't supposed to make it out of a vegetative state.
He still cannot speak or stand or walk and his vision is still undetermined . He has a very long road ahead but the progress he has made has escalated our faith ten fold.
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What a ride this man has been going through. This last update has summed it up pretty well: he's doing pretty much great for being a human that was supposedly never gonna make it out of a coma.
The best of wishes go to him and his family. He'll make it for sure.
 
Great to hear about the improvements! Sounds like he's getting slightly stronger by the day, this is great news! Stay strong NAR :slightly-smiling-fa
 
Update 11

NewAgeRipper's sister today .....
Traumatic brain injury is a roller coaster of the mind and body. I have posted highlights of his breakthrough progress but everyday is different. Yesterday was very hard on him and you can see it in his face without him saying a word.
He can't always speak but we are excited when he does.
Statistically, it would take 6 months to 2 years to regain speech but he gives us more than we expected. Now if I could just capture him when he says a complete sentence.
Thanks for following his story. I'll be working on a " pre accident story " to post soon.
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Update 12

35 days in the hospital and 21 days ago we were planning his funeral.
Michael has shown a plethora of accomplishments today.
Trach in, trach out. 👏
1st video are is first words without it.
2nd video, he's on day 3 of opening his protein drink himself (and I struggle with them).
3rd video I was stirring his meds and I guess I didn't stir good enough for him 😆
4th video he drinks as he did pre accident.
5th video he's like, " WTH! Is that all I get". Then he mocks me.
6th video HE CAN SEE COLOR💙
These are breakthroughs. Just a highlight of our day. He can't process a conversation. He can't sit up without therapist but he's getting there much faster than we anticipated.
He's released from palliative care. 🎉
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Update 14

Looks like NewAgeRipper might have to have another operation to remove bone fragments/fluid from his skull. Hope all goes well

The doctor felt that the surgery is his best option for a better recovery.
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Update 15 from NewAgeRipper's sister. Surgery went well.

He's come a long way, especially since he had a craniotomy yesterday.
He wrote his first word and his breakfast came with a smile, he even threw a ball and that took him awhile.
He gave us a thumbs up and put on his mask,
and came out of surgery better than we could ever ask.
They opened him up and put a titanium plate in his head, so he'll be spending more time in bed.
His head is healing and so is his brain, he has to wear these fancy gloves since he was pulling at the drains.
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Great to hear his recovery is still going well! Like chilinvilin said, thank you for the updates
 
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