AMax 0 #51 July 26, 2005 QuoteThere is still hope. After the swelling resides many good things can happen. Let's stay positive. Keep the faith. Exactly. It is too early for any predictions but the fact that he's able to move his shoulders leaves a hope for complete recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #52 July 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteShe was told that the damage is to #4,5 and 6 vertebrae. Do you know if it was C4-6 or T4-6? I assume T4-T6, it's in the neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,166 #53 July 26, 2005 I believe the neck would be C4-6. T stands for Thoracic in this case, which would mean lower down. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #54 July 26, 2005 QuoteI give props to the Spaceland crew for all of their efforts. So this was a skydiving incident? During landing? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #55 July 26, 2005 He'll be in my thoughts. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrewGPM 0 #56 July 26, 2005 QuoteSo this was a skydiving incident? Quote If it was, I hope someone will post about it in the incident forum. Hopefully there is something to be learned from this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FemaleFlyer 0 #57 July 26, 2005 My prayers are sent his way.... ______________________________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #58 July 26, 2005 c-Cervical? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #59 July 26, 2005 Yep. Maybe this will help. Hang in there Ellie! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #60 July 26, 2005 QuoteYep. Maybe this will help. Hang in there Ellie! Rebecca is such a helpful girl. More prayers going out to the fallen....~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 jumperconway 0 #61 July 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteSo this was a skydiving incident? Quote If it was, I hope someone will post about it in the incident forum. Hopefully there is something to be learned from this. I just posted first hand explanation of what I saw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #62 July 26, 2005 WOW! Thanks Becca!!! SO MUCH! From the looks of it there is plenty of hope if he fractured C4-6 or whatever was stated above..(dumb blonde moment)...I'm praying so hard that he still keeps use of his legs! *hopeful* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #63 July 26, 2005 You're welcome Amanda! No matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. With his family by his side, his awesome attitude, and the high-quality healthcare Houston offers, Rico's got SO much working for him right now. [praying, fingers crossed, vibes sent, thoughts and well-wishes, long-distance hugs] to Rico and his loved ones. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #64 July 26, 2005 QuoteNo matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. I'm not a spinal cord injury expert (where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ), but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #65 July 26, 2005 Have hope and faith in miracles...look at the miraculous recovery William Brightwell from Gold Coast has had! I believe..... I hope you do too _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pBASEtobe 0 #66 July 26, 2005 Quote...(where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ) I'm here...I just came across this thread by accident. Quote...but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. There is swelling after injury and it is standard practice to give a type of steriods in the first 24 hours. It is really hard to say what the outcome will be. With these types of injuries it really is a "time will tell" deal. For those that don't know, I'm a paraplegic (T3-T4) so if anyone wants to give Rico or his friends or family my e-mail address so they can get in touch with me if they've got questions please forward it on to them. Or they can just PM me here. Hope he recovers well! Russel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #67 July 27, 2005 news from Debbie GConway, I was able to get to the hospital today to see Rico. He looks good. Nursing staff report that he is doing well. I spent a lot of time with Angie and the family. We were able to pray and talk together. Angie is doing fine and she and the whole family is quite optimistic about Rico's recovery. When I left the doctors had not seen him today yet. There is still a re-evaluation pending sometime within the next 24 hours. Surgery on his neck is tentatively scheduled for next week.He will remain in traction and in the halo until then. No other injuries have been uncovered. All lab work and tests show that the brain, heart, and kidneys are all functioning well. That's great news. Nothing further than yesterday's shoulder movement has been reported from the medical staff, but Angie says that Rico moved his fingers when she squeezed his hand. As the body recovers from the trauma and the swelling subsides there will be more evaluations and faithfully much more successes to report. Angie thanks everyone for their well-wishes and prayers. She is very appreciative. Since I am right next door working I will try to pop over after work daily. I know that you will be speaking to Angie also. Hope to have great news next time. Debbie G. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #68 July 27, 2005 OH THAT'S IS GREAT NEWS!!!!! Thanks for updating us, Conway!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites namgrunt 0 #69 July 27, 2005 we should never underestimate the power of prayer lets keep it up folks ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #70 July 27, 2005 More vibes and prayers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #71 July 27, 2005 I just heard negative news from the hospital, My team mate was there and talked to the doctors. He is still on the ventilator and not breathing on his own. He may have a bacterial infection in his lungs, this is not good, he still at deaths door. The improvements that we thought earlier may have been false readings.Sorry for the bad news. This is my my brother in heart. This mother fuckin Puerto Rican had better survive this or I'll kill him!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites igottude 0 #72 July 27, 2005 More prayers and positive vibes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #73 July 27, 2005 I just spoke to Angie, his wife. Ellie is still not breathing on his own but is responding to her. He's not in a lot of pain. The nurses told her that he is paralyzed from the neck down as far as they can tell. He's been opening his eyes and looking around much more today than yesterday. He will be operated on tomorrow. There is still swelling in the spine. They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. His future may very well be determined from the surgery tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed and the prayers coming. Peace, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kenz 0 #74 July 27, 2005 i will say some extra special prayers for him tonight... i will also light my candle for him and his family as well as you.. i know times like these are difficult but like someone mentioned earlier never underestimate the power of prayer.. best wishes"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JeNnEjEnN 0 #75 July 27, 2005 Quote They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. C3-C5 "keep you alive"... responsible for the diaphragm (chest and breathing) I hope it's just swelling & the surgery tomorrow will help!!! More prayers coming your way Rico ------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." 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wmw999 2,166 #53 July 26, 2005 I believe the neck would be C4-6. T stands for Thoracic in this case, which would mean lower down. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #54 July 26, 2005 QuoteI give props to the Spaceland crew for all of their efforts. So this was a skydiving incident? During landing? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #55 July 26, 2005 He'll be in my thoughts. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewGPM 0 #56 July 26, 2005 QuoteSo this was a skydiving incident? Quote If it was, I hope someone will post about it in the incident forum. Hopefully there is something to be learned from this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FemaleFlyer 0 #57 July 26, 2005 My prayers are sent his way.... ______________________________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #58 July 26, 2005 c-Cervical? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #59 July 26, 2005 Yep. Maybe this will help. Hang in there Ellie! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #60 July 26, 2005 QuoteYep. Maybe this will help. Hang in there Ellie! Rebecca is such a helpful girl. More prayers going out to the fallen....~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 jumperconway 0 #61 July 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteSo this was a skydiving incident? Quote If it was, I hope someone will post about it in the incident forum. Hopefully there is something to be learned from this. I just posted first hand explanation of what I saw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #62 July 26, 2005 WOW! Thanks Becca!!! SO MUCH! From the looks of it there is plenty of hope if he fractured C4-6 or whatever was stated above..(dumb blonde moment)...I'm praying so hard that he still keeps use of his legs! *hopeful* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #63 July 26, 2005 You're welcome Amanda! No matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. With his family by his side, his awesome attitude, and the high-quality healthcare Houston offers, Rico's got SO much working for him right now. [praying, fingers crossed, vibes sent, thoughts and well-wishes, long-distance hugs] to Rico and his loved ones. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #64 July 26, 2005 QuoteNo matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. I'm not a spinal cord injury expert (where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ), but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #65 July 26, 2005 Have hope and faith in miracles...look at the miraculous recovery William Brightwell from Gold Coast has had! I believe..... I hope you do too _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pBASEtobe 0 #66 July 26, 2005 Quote...(where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ) I'm here...I just came across this thread by accident. Quote...but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. There is swelling after injury and it is standard practice to give a type of steriods in the first 24 hours. It is really hard to say what the outcome will be. With these types of injuries it really is a "time will tell" deal. For those that don't know, I'm a paraplegic (T3-T4) so if anyone wants to give Rico or his friends or family my e-mail address so they can get in touch with me if they've got questions please forward it on to them. Or they can just PM me here. Hope he recovers well! Russel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #67 July 27, 2005 news from Debbie GConway, I was able to get to the hospital today to see Rico. He looks good. Nursing staff report that he is doing well. I spent a lot of time with Angie and the family. We were able to pray and talk together. Angie is doing fine and she and the whole family is quite optimistic about Rico's recovery. When I left the doctors had not seen him today yet. There is still a re-evaluation pending sometime within the next 24 hours. Surgery on his neck is tentatively scheduled for next week.He will remain in traction and in the halo until then. No other injuries have been uncovered. All lab work and tests show that the brain, heart, and kidneys are all functioning well. That's great news. Nothing further than yesterday's shoulder movement has been reported from the medical staff, but Angie says that Rico moved his fingers when she squeezed his hand. As the body recovers from the trauma and the swelling subsides there will be more evaluations and faithfully much more successes to report. Angie thanks everyone for their well-wishes and prayers. She is very appreciative. Since I am right next door working I will try to pop over after work daily. I know that you will be speaking to Angie also. Hope to have great news next time. Debbie G. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #68 July 27, 2005 OH THAT'S IS GREAT NEWS!!!!! Thanks for updating us, Conway!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites namgrunt 0 #69 July 27, 2005 we should never underestimate the power of prayer lets keep it up folks ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #70 July 27, 2005 More vibes and prayers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #71 July 27, 2005 I just heard negative news from the hospital, My team mate was there and talked to the doctors. He is still on the ventilator and not breathing on his own. He may have a bacterial infection in his lungs, this is not good, he still at deaths door. The improvements that we thought earlier may have been false readings.Sorry for the bad news. This is my my brother in heart. This mother fuckin Puerto Rican had better survive this or I'll kill him!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites igottude 0 #72 July 27, 2005 More prayers and positive vibes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #73 July 27, 2005 I just spoke to Angie, his wife. Ellie is still not breathing on his own but is responding to her. He's not in a lot of pain. The nurses told her that he is paralyzed from the neck down as far as they can tell. He's been opening his eyes and looking around much more today than yesterday. He will be operated on tomorrow. There is still swelling in the spine. They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. His future may very well be determined from the surgery tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed and the prayers coming. Peace, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kenz 0 #74 July 27, 2005 i will say some extra special prayers for him tonight... i will also light my candle for him and his family as well as you.. i know times like these are difficult but like someone mentioned earlier never underestimate the power of prayer.. best wishes"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JeNnEjEnN 0 #75 July 27, 2005 Quote They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. C3-C5 "keep you alive"... responsible for the diaphragm (chest and breathing) I hope it's just swelling & the surgery tomorrow will help!!! More prayers coming your way Rico ------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." 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FemaleFlyer 0 #57 July 26, 2005 My prayers are sent his way.... ______________________________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #59 July 26, 2005 Yep. Maybe this will help. Hang in there Ellie! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #60 July 26, 2005 QuoteYep. Maybe this will help. Hang in there Ellie! Rebecca is such a helpful girl. More prayers going out to the fallen....~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
jumperconway 0 #61 July 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteSo this was a skydiving incident? Quote If it was, I hope someone will post about it in the incident forum. Hopefully there is something to be learned from this. I just posted first hand explanation of what I saw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #62 July 26, 2005 WOW! Thanks Becca!!! SO MUCH! From the looks of it there is plenty of hope if he fractured C4-6 or whatever was stated above..(dumb blonde moment)...I'm praying so hard that he still keeps use of his legs! *hopeful* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #63 July 26, 2005 You're welcome Amanda! No matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. With his family by his side, his awesome attitude, and the high-quality healthcare Houston offers, Rico's got SO much working for him right now. [praying, fingers crossed, vibes sent, thoughts and well-wishes, long-distance hugs] to Rico and his loved ones. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #64 July 26, 2005 QuoteNo matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. I'm not a spinal cord injury expert (where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ), but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #65 July 26, 2005 Have hope and faith in miracles...look at the miraculous recovery William Brightwell from Gold Coast has had! I believe..... I hope you do too _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pBASEtobe 0 #66 July 26, 2005 Quote...(where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ) I'm here...I just came across this thread by accident. Quote...but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. There is swelling after injury and it is standard practice to give a type of steriods in the first 24 hours. It is really hard to say what the outcome will be. With these types of injuries it really is a "time will tell" deal. For those that don't know, I'm a paraplegic (T3-T4) so if anyone wants to give Rico or his friends or family my e-mail address so they can get in touch with me if they've got questions please forward it on to them. Or they can just PM me here. Hope he recovers well! Russel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #67 July 27, 2005 news from Debbie GConway, I was able to get to the hospital today to see Rico. He looks good. Nursing staff report that he is doing well. I spent a lot of time with Angie and the family. We were able to pray and talk together. Angie is doing fine and she and the whole family is quite optimistic about Rico's recovery. When I left the doctors had not seen him today yet. There is still a re-evaluation pending sometime within the next 24 hours. Surgery on his neck is tentatively scheduled for next week.He will remain in traction and in the halo until then. No other injuries have been uncovered. All lab work and tests show that the brain, heart, and kidneys are all functioning well. That's great news. Nothing further than yesterday's shoulder movement has been reported from the medical staff, but Angie says that Rico moved his fingers when she squeezed his hand. As the body recovers from the trauma and the swelling subsides there will be more evaluations and faithfully much more successes to report. Angie thanks everyone for their well-wishes and prayers. She is very appreciative. Since I am right next door working I will try to pop over after work daily. I know that you will be speaking to Angie also. Hope to have great news next time. Debbie G. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #68 July 27, 2005 OH THAT'S IS GREAT NEWS!!!!! Thanks for updating us, Conway!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites namgrunt 0 #69 July 27, 2005 we should never underestimate the power of prayer lets keep it up folks ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #70 July 27, 2005 More vibes and prayers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #71 July 27, 2005 I just heard negative news from the hospital, My team mate was there and talked to the doctors. He is still on the ventilator and not breathing on his own. He may have a bacterial infection in his lungs, this is not good, he still at deaths door. The improvements that we thought earlier may have been false readings.Sorry for the bad news. This is my my brother in heart. This mother fuckin Puerto Rican had better survive this or I'll kill him!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites igottude 0 #72 July 27, 2005 More prayers and positive vibes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #73 July 27, 2005 I just spoke to Angie, his wife. Ellie is still not breathing on his own but is responding to her. He's not in a lot of pain. The nurses told her that he is paralyzed from the neck down as far as they can tell. He's been opening his eyes and looking around much more today than yesterday. He will be operated on tomorrow. There is still swelling in the spine. They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. His future may very well be determined from the surgery tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed and the prayers coming. Peace, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kenz 0 #74 July 27, 2005 i will say some extra special prayers for him tonight... i will also light my candle for him and his family as well as you.. i know times like these are difficult but like someone mentioned earlier never underestimate the power of prayer.. best wishes"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JeNnEjEnN 0 #75 July 27, 2005 Quote They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. C3-C5 "keep you alive"... responsible for the diaphragm (chest and breathing) I hope it's just swelling & the surgery tomorrow will help!!! More prayers coming your way Rico ------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." 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Amanduh 0 #62 July 26, 2005 WOW! Thanks Becca!!! SO MUCH! From the looks of it there is plenty of hope if he fractured C4-6 or whatever was stated above..(dumb blonde moment)...I'm praying so hard that he still keeps use of his legs! *hopeful* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #63 July 26, 2005 You're welcome Amanda! No matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. With his family by his side, his awesome attitude, and the high-quality healthcare Houston offers, Rico's got SO much working for him right now. [praying, fingers crossed, vibes sent, thoughts and well-wishes, long-distance hugs] to Rico and his loved ones. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #64 July 26, 2005 QuoteNo matter what it looks like right now, we can't take anything for granted - we can only hope and hope and hope. I'm not a spinal cord injury expert (where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ), but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #65 July 26, 2005 Have hope and faith in miracles...look at the miraculous recovery William Brightwell from Gold Coast has had! I believe..... I hope you do too _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pBASEtobe 0 #66 July 26, 2005 Quote...(where's pBASEtobe when ya need him ) I'm here...I just came across this thread by accident. Quote...but I understand that it's not uncommon right after a spinal injury to have swelling which creates the symptoms of paralysis, but once the swelling goes away, the feeling and control comes back. There is swelling after injury and it is standard practice to give a type of steriods in the first 24 hours. It is really hard to say what the outcome will be. With these types of injuries it really is a "time will tell" deal. For those that don't know, I'm a paraplegic (T3-T4) so if anyone wants to give Rico or his friends or family my e-mail address so they can get in touch with me if they've got questions please forward it on to them. Or they can just PM me here. Hope he recovers well! Russel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #67 July 27, 2005 news from Debbie GConway, I was able to get to the hospital today to see Rico. He looks good. Nursing staff report that he is doing well. I spent a lot of time with Angie and the family. We were able to pray and talk together. Angie is doing fine and she and the whole family is quite optimistic about Rico's recovery. When I left the doctors had not seen him today yet. There is still a re-evaluation pending sometime within the next 24 hours. Surgery on his neck is tentatively scheduled for next week.He will remain in traction and in the halo until then. No other injuries have been uncovered. All lab work and tests show that the brain, heart, and kidneys are all functioning well. That's great news. Nothing further than yesterday's shoulder movement has been reported from the medical staff, but Angie says that Rico moved his fingers when she squeezed his hand. As the body recovers from the trauma and the swelling subsides there will be more evaluations and faithfully much more successes to report. Angie thanks everyone for their well-wishes and prayers. She is very appreciative. Since I am right next door working I will try to pop over after work daily. I know that you will be speaking to Angie also. Hope to have great news next time. Debbie G. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #68 July 27, 2005 OH THAT'S IS GREAT NEWS!!!!! Thanks for updating us, Conway!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites namgrunt 0 #69 July 27, 2005 we should never underestimate the power of prayer lets keep it up folks ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #70 July 27, 2005 More vibes and prayers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #71 July 27, 2005 I just heard negative news from the hospital, My team mate was there and talked to the doctors. He is still on the ventilator and not breathing on his own. He may have a bacterial infection in his lungs, this is not good, he still at deaths door. The improvements that we thought earlier may have been false readings.Sorry for the bad news. This is my my brother in heart. This mother fuckin Puerto Rican had better survive this or I'll kill him!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites igottude 0 #72 July 27, 2005 More prayers and positive vibes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #73 July 27, 2005 I just spoke to Angie, his wife. Ellie is still not breathing on his own but is responding to her. He's not in a lot of pain. The nurses told her that he is paralyzed from the neck down as far as they can tell. He's been opening his eyes and looking around much more today than yesterday. He will be operated on tomorrow. There is still swelling in the spine. They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. His future may very well be determined from the surgery tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed and the prayers coming. Peace, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kenz 0 #74 July 27, 2005 i will say some extra special prayers for him tonight... i will also light my candle for him and his family as well as you.. i know times like these are difficult but like someone mentioned earlier never underestimate the power of prayer.. best wishes"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JeNnEjEnN 0 #75 July 27, 2005 Quote They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. C3-C5 "keep you alive"... responsible for the diaphragm (chest and breathing) I hope it's just swelling & the surgery tomorrow will help!!! More prayers coming your way Rico ------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
namgrunt 0 #69 July 27, 2005 we should never underestimate the power of prayer lets keep it up folks ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #70 July 27, 2005 More vibes and prayers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #71 July 27, 2005 I just heard negative news from the hospital, My team mate was there and talked to the doctors. He is still on the ventilator and not breathing on his own. He may have a bacterial infection in his lungs, this is not good, he still at deaths door. The improvements that we thought earlier may have been false readings.Sorry for the bad news. This is my my brother in heart. This mother fuckin Puerto Rican had better survive this or I'll kill him!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
igottude 0 #72 July 27, 2005 More prayers and positive vibes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #73 July 27, 2005 I just spoke to Angie, his wife. Ellie is still not breathing on his own but is responding to her. He's not in a lot of pain. The nurses told her that he is paralyzed from the neck down as far as they can tell. He's been opening his eyes and looking around much more today than yesterday. He will be operated on tomorrow. There is still swelling in the spine. They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. His future may very well be determined from the surgery tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed and the prayers coming. Peace, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #74 July 27, 2005 i will say some extra special prayers for him tonight... i will also light my candle for him and his family as well as you.. i know times like these are difficult but like someone mentioned earlier never underestimate the power of prayer.. best wishes"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeNnEjEnN 0 #75 July 27, 2005 Quote They also told her it's the damage in the neck that is not allowing him to breath on his own. C3-C5 "keep you alive"... responsible for the diaphragm (chest and breathing) I hope it's just swelling & the surgery tomorrow will help!!! More prayers coming your way Rico ------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
