TitaniumLegs 8 #1 April 9, 2004 Paul Megison was in a car accident sometime after midnight Wednesday night/Thursday morning. He was found 1-2 hours later and airlifted to SJ Medical Center. He is currently in ICU with broken ribs, broken jaw, fractured c-spine and multiple cuts. The c-spine doesn't seem to be that bad and didn't damage the spinal cord. His lungs had been collapsed, so he is now on a ventilator. He was also on a brain monitor, which showed good brain activity. His vision appears to be good. He has made some hand movements. He remains under heavy sedation. Since he is in ICU, visitors are limited to family at this time. Prognosis looks good for full recovery. Please keep him in your prayers and send good vibes. Please pass it on to all of Paul's friends not already on the list. Anybody who wants to be added to the distribution directly, please PM me. I'll send updates as I get them, including more info on visiting and where to send cards, etc. I'm getting tired of this stuff happening, but at least we're going to win this one. Peter (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #2 April 9, 2004 Peter, I posted a thread earlier, but you have better details. I'll ask the greenies to delete mine. Thanks, vibes to Paul, MikeDoctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #3 April 9, 2004 vibes sent.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #4 April 9, 2004 Speedy recovery bro!!!!!!!!!!!7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #5 April 9, 2004 Big vibes Paul.. get well soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivexxl 0 #6 April 9, 2004 Good thoughts... Blog Clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m-sayre 0 #7 April 10, 2004 heal fast, Paul - prayers are there for you. see you soon -Mo -----------------------------------------------------"... how can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovelife22 0 #8 April 10, 2004 Love to you Paul. I know you are going to make it through this. Big Hugs. Prayers even more... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #9 April 10, 2004 Damn that sucks to hear. You old SMB friends of mine have taken enough of a beating. Vibes to Paul and all his friends in Cali. Get well soon bro.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #10 April 10, 2004 Hope you get better soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #11 April 10, 2004 Thanks, Chris, and everyone for posting, PMing and emailing. You're right, it's been a rough couple years. This time though, we're gonna win. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #12 April 10, 2004 Update: I saw Paul yesterday afternoon. He's still out, but they're reducing the sedatives. He reacts to some stimuli, like when they suctioned his lungs (routine), he spasmed a bit and kicked his legs. Jenny and others also saw some eye movement. His vitals are all good. They were slowing the ventilator a bit. SpO2 is around 99%. He's had a couple units of blood. In addition to the injuries I listed, he also has some damage to the left orbit (bone structure around the eye), and the back of his head. Jenny just called and the nurse told her that he moved his hand towards his trachea, so the had to up his sedatives a bit to make him behave. Good sign, though. Visitors are limited to those on the access list (mainly family), partly because they know skydivers all have a bazillion friends, and partly because there was a big driveby shooting in SJ today and 7 people got hit and there are 2 "John Does" in ICU. Security is pretty tight so hold off on visits and flowers for now. Vibes are always welcome... Bluer skies Peter (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarcie 0 #13 April 12, 2004 Vibes and lots of positive energy for a quick and full recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #14 April 12, 2004 Get well soon Paul...Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymotox 0 #15 April 12, 2004 Prayers and ((((((((((VIBES)))))))))) sent out. Hey Paul, I hope you recover quickly and completely billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #16 April 12, 2004 Damn Pass along some Healing wishes from me. Good luck Paul. I'm glad you're still with us. TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyshark6 0 #17 April 15, 2004 I'm glad it looks like he'll make a full recovery... i'm getting tired of losing old friends from smb. Paully, get better soon! our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Peter, thanks for keeping the rest of the hollister and smb peoples in the know. you're a good friend to have. -Rob (and Sarema) Wooldridge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #18 April 26, 2004 Peter, Is there another update on Paul yet? I hope he is doing better Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotASalmon 0 #19 August 16, 2004 Hey peter, Just found this sight, and just heard about Paul. Please e-mail me at [email protected] with news. Hope your gimping around alright. I'm heading for surgery again from that airshow thing. Yippie! Scott "Die Trying" (Johnny Love) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotASalmon 0 #20 August 18, 2004 Paul needs your help. Please visit: http://www.solutionsforchange.org/paul.htm Thank you S. Jennings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #21 August 18, 2004 Scott! Dude! How you doing? What do you know more about Paul? I don't see any recent updates on that website you linked to.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #22 August 18, 2004 Scott what's up stranger Been a looong time. Paul has been doing well. Aside from massive medical bills his recovery is coming along. He's up and walking and doin PT and what not. I have not seen him much and there are others here who might have seen him more recently but he's home. Send me a private message so we can exchange phone #'s. Cheers, Seb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovelife22 0 #23 August 18, 2004 Paul is doing fantastic! I talk to him quite a bit. He sounds wonderful, recoving quickly, and looks amazing for how much he's gone through. The guy truly is a walking miricle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #24 August 19, 2004 Edit: This should have been a PM. Peter (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #25 August 19, 2004 QuotePaul is doing fantastic! I talk to him quite a bit. He sounds wonderful, recoving quickly, and looks amazing for how much he's gone through. The guy truly is a walking miricle! That's great. Tell Paul that I'm still thinking about him.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
