Tige owner needs our prayers!!!!!

[jleger98]

AND he got a ride in a chopper....of course the circumstances suck, but hey, gotta look on the bright side, right? Keep on fightin Sean!!

[hoopykat]

I travel to that area on a consistent basis, actually was at the facility on Weds. While I do not know Sean and I am new to the board, I will do anything I can to help. Please just let me know how I can help.



It is my understanding that is a private institution and not part of the UC system. The care that Sean will recieve there will be better than almost any care facility on the west coast. The Stanford Medical School ranks in the top 10 in the world.

Stanford is not part of the UC system. It is a private institution, and runs its own medical school and allied health programs. I attended Stanford's paramedic school in 1984, and can attest to the quality of their medical expertise. The pediatric cardiologist who performed my daughter's open heart surgery when she was three months old is the Chair of the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Department. They get the best of the best. The UC System has Davis and San Diego as part of their medical school offerings.

Sean will be in great hands.

-Mike

[hoopykat]

The closest person on this board to Sean now would be Greg Mallek but he is still 60 minutes away.

I am a short 30 minute ride across the Bay from Stanford, and would be willing to travel there for anyone's convenience if need be.

PM me if you need to...


-Mike

[CP3]

sean keep fighting bud

[SPBFAN]

Is there anyone on this board that is close by to Stanford, that could go visit him and give us updates? Or is that not such a good idea?

SPB, I assume that you are still going to be in touch with his mom, is that correct?

I will be in touch with his mom on a regular basis. I will post up stuff as I find out. As for now he is critical but stable. Stanford is already finding some things that the other place did not and they are working on those issues as well. The infection seems to be at a stand still it is not getting worse nor better at this point. To me that is a good sign and I hope that means he will soon start to see the infection go away. He has several other obstacles to overcome and I am sure he will pull through them. I am certain he appreciates all of our support and prayers.

[CP3]

SPB
Did they end up having to remove his hip joint for that leg as well?

[da.bell]

Are they able to fly the banner in his room?

[TigeDuner]

We are all still with you Sean.

[SPBFAN]

Update !!!!!!

Here is an update from his Mom, Aunt, and Conoco boss.


Good evening,
I saw Sean around 4:00 this afternoon. He was more responsive during this visit than at noon. They had restrained his left arm just enough so he couldn't reach his tubes, lines and other stuff. I held his hand and he gave me several squeezes. They had reduced his Fentanyl to 250 mcg/hr and his Versed to 6 mg/hr. Yes I could see his hazel eyes, but it was hard to see him grimacing. His nurse told us his lung cultures were negative and that's good. (don't know what that means but it's good) While we were in the waiting room this afternoon we saw his flight nurse and visited with him, his flight nurse dropped by to see Sean on Sunday.

Tomorrow's a new day,

Tuesday Evening, May 13th:
Sean did well today. He was able to accept the more substantial nutrition without any adverse affects. He will also being undergoing a treatment that will enable him to begin 'exercising' his lungs. They will be removing the respirator for some time to allow him to breath on his own. This is another good step forward.
Doctors are also considering reducing Sean's sedatives. This isn't for sure and we should know more about this tomorrow.
Family had visited Sean midday. They indicated that he is still very responsive to them and attempts to respond to their voices by opening his eyes. They also said he looked as if he was attempting. to raise his arm.
All three seemed very upbeat today. Sounds like Sean is responding both to the treatments and the women! The next update may be on Thursday AM.

Have a great evening with your family!

[da.bell]

Now that is the news we have been waiting for. Very upbeat and positive. Keep that fighting alive Sean and you will be back on here in no time.

Thanks SPBFan for the update.

[chpthril]

That's some better news, thanks.

[Timmy!]

Awesome news! Hopefully this is now the road to recovery and we will start seeing some improvement in his condition! Git R' Done Sean!!

[Lucky 275]

That IS good news!

[TigeDuner]

great news-thanks for the update. Is the banner flying in his new room?

[scoot18]

Good to hear, progress, and positive new, the prayers are working.