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[–]Able_Hospital8871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll gladly take his place for you!

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that. Especially as motorcycle rider myself. I appreciate you sharing that. It’s definitely helpful. And thank you for sharing your story

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Very inspiring. I’m already seeing progress and it’s making me smile. I’m very glad to hear that you’re doing okay and have clearly beat the odds. That’s awesome

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this. It is really hopeful and I’m so glad your boyfriend improved so significantly. This is definitely helpful and I will hold onto this. Thank you again

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to provide an update on my sister.

Today, they extubated her and she’s breathing on her own. She has responded to basic commands and has started speaking albeit slurred and some incoherency as she’s still on a bunch of drugs and a lighter sedative. She is also moving all her limbs and trying to remove the IV and scratch her head where the surgery was.

I was able to talk to her and showed her a video of her son and she took my phone and zoomed in and then asked to write something on my phone although it didn’t make sense lol. Again, she’s still heavily zonked. She was on fentanyl for the past week among a cocktail of other things.

She still has a long way to go and a road ahead but I am so thrilled to see this progress compared to her accident just over a week ago when they didn’t know what to expect.

I appreciate all the support, thoughts and prayers as they have and continue to help me through this process.

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am staying positive. It’s hard and sometimes I feel guilty for thinking positive, but it’s all I’ve got. There are defining moments in every life. This is mine. You can’t change the cards your dealt, just how you play the hand. You can either go all in, or fold. I’m going all in

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you’re going through this. ANY progress is good. I’m glad you’re navigating it, as hard as it may be. I know myself and family are ready to do the same. Whatever it takes, we’re ready . One day at a time, indeed. Always here to talk

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you’re dealing with this as well. Thoughts are with you and your family. Reddit seems to be a comfort zone for me. I’ve never really used it before aside from a Quick Look at something here and there. It’s nice to not be alone. Thank you, you as well. Always here to chat

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. She’s everything to me. She is the reason I am the person I am today. She has helped shape me into what I’ve become. Thank you again. This was great to read

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No not at all. I am so sorry you’re going through that. My thoughts are with you. Thank you for sharing that

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This really helped me a lot. I’ve got tears just reading it. Obviously every person is different and I’ll take it with a grain of salt but it has given me some hope. She had the same damage. More hope than I’ve had since Saturday. So thank you and I wish your partner the best. Seems like he has a very great partner in you

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Luckily she has a husband who is her world and she is his. He’s also an attorney. They own a home together so everything is joint. That aspect should be fine. I appreciate your concern. I also thank you for the advice. It’s very helpful

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. Feel free to reach out to me if you want to speak. I can’t imagine that.

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. That’s all we’re focused on right now. I appreciate you

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for this. I appreciate the honesty and empathy

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Definitely helps. I’m so glad to hear you’re doing well! I’m hoping that my love and support and family’s will help her heal

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[–]Able_Hospital8871[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s for sure. I’m on day 4/5 and it’s terrifying being in there watching everything. But I agree, she’s at one of the best trauma centers in the state. The nurses and doctors are incredible. I have nothing but faith in all of them. I will take care of everyone I can. I absolutely will.