Update...Good News!

Garnet FalconDance · 01-25-2002, 12:59 PM

To all you who warmed our hearts with your well wishes, a huge thanks.

I just got off the phone with my mother-in-law and she reports that the drs. plan to move our nephew to a regular room today. His leg is immobilized (can't cast it because it is too high and involved), and a steel rod now is pinioning the remainder of the shattered thigh bone together so it can heal (no more basketball team for him). Tests still must be done as there may be bits of bone still 'floating'. His left eye socket may be severely cracked or shattered: the drs. can't tell yet as the swelling is still so intense, but his vision and eyeball itself is intact and unimpaired (thank the goddess). There's a CAT scan scheduled for later today. He is in extreme pain and being very stubborn about taking the morphine to dull it (a family trait, stubborness [img]smile.gif[/img] ).

The other driver was released yesterday from the hospital with minor injuries. He caused the accident when he ran a stop sign on County Line Rd. gonig ninety-to-nothing (Stan broadsided him as there was no other alternative) and *received a ticket for running a stop sign*. I must say, that slap on the wrist really pisses me off, but since Stan will be ok, I don't really care.

So, I thank you for all your support and prayers. You have absolutely no idea how much they meant.

Humbly and thankfully yours.............

Neb · 01-25-2002, 01:04 PM

Good news indeed Garnet [img]smile.gif[/img] I hope he will recover quickly.

[ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Neb ]

Sir ReGiN · 01-25-2002, 01:06 PM

That's great news, Garnet!
It could always be worse

And may I congratulate you on your very healthy view on the other driver..
You shouldn't care about him, 'cause it won't make things any better, as you obviuosly see.. [img]smile.gif[/img] (of course if it was me, I'd probarbly nail the sucker to the wall and throw very sharp things at him [img]tongue.gif[/img] )
I hope your son (stanley is it?) gets well soon..

[ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Sir ReGiN ]

J'aran · 01-25-2002, 01:40 PM

That's great!
A pity about his leg, but then again it could have been a lot worse.
So, good health to him for the rest of his recovery.

fable · 01-25-2002, 02:28 PM

Excellent news--and we'll continue to hope for the best. [img]smile.gif[/img] I'm surprised that the other driver didn't receive a ticket for speeding, as well, since skid marks could have determined how fast he was going. At least, his insurance rates will be rather higher in the future. Assuming their interested, your relatives could also pursue a separate claim for emotional damage in the courts; it's worth passing along, at any rate.

Once again, give everybody our best. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cerek the Barbaric · 01-25-2002, 03:58 PM

That is GREAT news, Garnet.

(Cerek does Barbarian Happy Dance)

AFA the pain medication goes, tell your nephew to USE IT - that's what it's there for. I promise you, he will not receive a sufficient dose to become addicted. I'm sure he is hooked to a PCA pump which will administer a pre-determined dose and then will not give anymore for a set period of time (usually 10 minutes).

I've had 3 major surgeries for my illness and I can tell you with absolute certainty that pain management is one of the most important aspects of healing. If he takes regular doses, the pain will not be nearly as bad and he will actually be able to quit taking it sooner.

Anyway, I'm very relieved to hear that he will be OK.

Galadria1 · 01-25-2002, 05:33 PM

That's great news, Garnet. I have been quite concerned. As Regin says, it could have been much worse. Cerek is right, also, about the low rate of addiction in "acute pain" users.

[ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Galadria1 ]

Ladyzekke · 01-25-2002, 06:19 PM

So glad to hear the good news Garnet!
Oh, and just a ticket for running the red light shouldn't be all the negligent driver gets. Take him to court, he caused an accident and caused an injury, he should pay not only for the medical bills, but punitive damages as well. That ticket he got will actually be good proof in a court that he was the negligent party.

Galadria1 · 01-25-2002, 07:36 PM

Good one, Lady Z. Garnet, I'm sure his auto insurance carrier can tell you who to talk to.

Cloudbringer · 01-25-2002, 11:30 PM

LadyZ is right! Talk to the insurance company!

And thanks for the update! It sounds encouraging. Still sending those prayers, sounds like he has a lot of healing left to do! Morphine or no!

Cloudy

01-25-2002, 12:59 PM	#1
Garnet FalconDance Mephistopheles Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: deep within the sylvan splendor.... Age: 60 Posts: 1,443	To all you who warmed our hearts with your well wishes, a huge thanks. I just got off the phone with my mother-in-law and she reports that the drs. plan to move our nephew to a regular room today. His leg is immobilized (can't cast it because it is too high and involved), and a steel rod now is pinioning the remainder of the shattered thigh bone together so it can heal (no more basketball team for him). Tests still must be done as there may be bits of bone still 'floating'. His left eye socket may be severely cracked or shattered: the drs. can't tell yet as the swelling is still so intense, but his vision and eyeball itself is intact and unimpaired (thank the goddess). There's a CAT scan scheduled for later today. He is in extreme pain and being very stubborn about taking the morphine to dull it (a family trait, stubborness [img]smile.gif[/img] ). The other driver was released yesterday from the hospital with minor injuries. He caused the accident when he ran a stop sign on County Line Rd. gonig ninety-to-nothing (Stan broadsided him as there was no other alternative) and received a ticket for running a stop sign. I must say, that slap on the wrist really pisses me off, but since Stan will be ok, I don't really care. So, I thank you for all your support and prayers. You have absolutely no idea how much they meant. Humbly and thankfully yours............. __________________ "Nature tells every secret once." Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-25-2002, 01:06 PM	#3
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	That's great news, Garnet! It could always be worse And may I congratulate you on your very healthy view on the other driver.. You shouldn't care about him, 'cause it won't make things any better, as you obviuosly see.. [img]smile.gif[/img] (of course if it was me, I'd probarbly nail the sucker to the wall and throw very sharp things at him [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) I hope your son (stanley is it?) gets well soon.. [ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Sir ReGiN ] __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

01-25-2002, 03:58 PM	#6
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	That is GREAT news, Garnet. (Cerek does Barbarian Happy Dance) AFA the pain medication goes, tell your nephew to USE IT - that's what it's there for. I promise you, he will not receive a sufficient dose to become addicted. I'm sure he is hooked to a PCA pump which will administer a pre-determined dose and then will not give anymore for a set period of time (usually 10 minutes). I've had 3 major surgeries for my illness and I can tell you with absolute certainty that pain management is one of the most important aspects of healing. If he takes regular doses, the pain will not be nearly as bad and he will actually be able to quit taking it sooner. Anyway, I'm very relieved to hear that he will be OK. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

01-25-2002, 06:19 PM	#8
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 57 Posts: 9,005	So glad to hear the good news Garnet! Oh, and just a ticket for running the red light shouldn't be all the negligent driver gets. Take him to court, he caused an accident and caused an injury, he should pay not only for the medical bills, but punitive damages as well. That ticket he got will actually be good proof in a court that he was the negligent party. __________________ Reality Show Recaps

01-25-2002, 11:30 PM	#10
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	LadyZ is right! Talk to the insurance company! And thanks for the update! It sounds encouraging. Still sending those prayers, sounds like he has a lot of healing left to do! Morphine or no! Cloudy __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

01-25-2002, 01:04 PM	#2
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	Good news indeed Garnet [img]smile.gif[/img] I hope he will recover quickly. [ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Neb ]

01-25-2002, 01:40 PM	#4
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 44 Posts: 1,493	That's great! A pity about his leg, but then again it could have been a lot worse. So, good health to him for the rest of his recovery.

01-25-2002, 02:28 PM	#5
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	Excellent news--and we'll continue to hope for the best. [img]smile.gif[/img] I'm surprised that the other driver didn't receive a ticket for speeding, as well, since skid marks could have determined how fast he was going. At least, his insurance rates will be rather higher in the future. Assuming their interested, your relatives could also pursue a separate claim for emotional damage in the courts; it's worth passing along, at any rate. Once again, give everybody our best. [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-25-2002, 05:33 PM	#7
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	That's great news, Garnet. I have been quite concerned. As Regin says, it could have been much worse. Cerek is right, also, about the low rate of addiction in "acute pain" users. [ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Galadria1 ]

01-25-2002, 07:36 PM	#9
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	Good one, Lady Z. Garnet, I'm sure his auto insurance carrier can tell you who to talk to.

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