Info on Skelstar

[Edbear]

... The doctors have said at this stage, the less stimuli and more rest the better...

Lissa...?

[FROSTY:Me]

Hey guys just a thought from someone thats recently "been there"
I'd suggest keep the visits short n sweet and down to one or two of yas at a time - Its fucking fantastic being visited by ya mates but its petty hard work too.
Hes gonna need yas over then next few weeks n months as well

[Hitcher]

The doctors have said at this stage, the less stimuli and more rest the better.

Good advice. Major head trauma/concussion can take up to a year to fully recover from. In the first couple of months the less *thinking* one can do, the better: no TV, no reading books, no Sudoku puzzles, no going back to work, etc. Doing too much too soon will only prolong the recovery time. And concussion victims will not remember any advice medical staff give them at or immediately following their accident. That's why it's important for friends and family to help them along by reminding them what they shouldn't be doing.

[Lissa]

Good advice. Major head trauma/concussion can take up to a year to fully recover from. In the first couple of months the less *thinking* one can do, the better: no TV, no reading books, no Sudoku puzzles, no going back to work, etc. Doing too much too soon will only prolong the recovery time. And concussion victims will not remember any advice medical staff give them at or immediately following their accident. That's why it's important for friends and family to help them along by reminding them what they shouldn't be doing.

Yup!

I think I am finally over the shock of the past week, because its 'recovery time'. I can be quite and pessimistic person sometimes but unfortunatly I have absolutely no control over how well or fast sean recovers. The best thing that I can do for him is to be postive. There is nothing I can say, or do that is going to heal Sean, except being there for him when I can and not Stimulating Him

Cheers everyone. Esp the people who have txt me, even though I have been unable to reply to everyone, each message means alot. Yea.. Anne not a slack tart anymore Hels.. you are the best!!!! Drew and Vicki, Deano... Wonderful. Everyone who has come in and given us books, magazines, food even or just come to catch up... oh and big thanks to coffee man!!. You are all wonderful. Fatjim...you have gone out of your way to help us, but especially me in any way you can.... you have no idea how much everything you have done is appreciated. You have been there the whole time, from the moment you rang me from the hill last Sunday to today when you rang to see how he was. from me and Sean. THANK YOU!! I might not even make fun of you online from now on

[Fatjim]

If anyone wishes to send Skelly anything while he's in hospital pm me and I'll give you his details.

His dad has also ask everyone to refrain from visiting at this stage.

[Mom]

Yup!

Yea.. Anne not a slack tart anymore ...... from me and Sean. THANK YOU!! I might not even make fun of you online from now on

Please dont stop being a bit naughty here on account of the fact that we loves you!

[Str8 Jacket]

Mel, you're an awesome chick, you've been so strong and Sean will be proud of you! Sean will get better, its gonna take time but it will be worth it, you'll see!

[Lissa]

Off to the hospital soon, decided to have a bit of a sleep in today... not that I slept much. From tomorrow onwards I have to go back to Masterton, see the kids, get them back into a routine with school and kindy, and get back to work. Luckly I have a part time job, the week I have the children I will try to get over as much as possible after work and at the weekends... going to be hard saying goodbye to Sean today. But having a longish distance relationship I suppose we are use to it, except I cant talk to him on the phone everynight.

When he is ready for visitors I will let you know, not sure when that will be, but he is going to need some company. Even if you just sit with him.

Mel

[Toaster]

Yikes, I haven't had much time to read KB lately and am sad to hear of Skels situation - I do hope he makes a full recovery as soon as possible and my thoughts go out to him and his loved ones.

[Fatjim]

Merv "the Swerve" (Sean's Dad) just txt'd an update.

All ops finished with so now its just healing and waiting time.

Much better this morning, less confused, more talkative and spent some time with Mel on the phone.

[Lissa]

Wasn't sure if I should continue giving updates (you know Sean hates highjackers!), but this is the best and only way to let a whole lot of people know how Sean is getting along.

Left him yesterday he was quite confused, and didn't really recognize me, I wasn't really worried as he just seemed to be out of it, well he thought he was in Carterton most of the day (thats just crazy talk), and hadnt slept at all the night before.

This morning I get a phone call from Seans dad, Sean wanted to talk to me Seemed a little confused but a lot more with it. Hes not happy I am not going to see him tonight but I really have to buy a new car today after work (was suppose to do this last week, but with Seans accident it never came about), so will see how we go, I might pop over this evening, or else I am going over to see him straight after work tomorrow.

Not going to get too excited yet, as he seems to have these days were he is very with it and then seems to go backwards. But am hopeful, getting the phone call was amazing. No more operations on his legs, and everything went well so I am pleased with that.

Thanks Mel

[Swoop]

Wasn't sure if I should continue giving updates (you know Sean hates highjackers!), but this is the best and only way to let a whole lot of people know how Sean is getting along.

Damn right you will! Otherwise we will have to track you down to get the information.

[Nasty]

the updates are very much appreciated Lissa ... and a great know of letting the masses know the ups and downs and support you through them!

[Number One]

the updates are very much appreciated Lissa ... and a great know of letting the masses know the ups and downs and support you through them!

+1

And I for one won't be popping in on Sean until I get the all clear on here from you or FatJim or Seans daddy.

Take it easy chick and good luck finding a wee cage to suit your purposes.

[007XX]

Yep, what Nasty said...it's also good to know how you are dealing with it all Lissa.

From one chick to another