Flyinfool Posted December 2, 2011 Share #1 Posted December 2, 2011 My father was active and in good health. Yesterday my father (age 78) took a headfirst dive down the basement stairs. My mother heard the fall and he was bleeding and unconscious when she got to him. She called the paramedics (3 ambulances and 8 paramedics showed up) and they were able to revive him and transport him to the local hospital. The local hospital did what they could to stabilize him and then had him transported to a big hospital with neurosurgeons on staff due to bleeding in the brain. What is known so far. many deep lacerations on his head and body. Fractured scull fractured eye socket fractured vertebra in the neck fractured clavicle 3 broken ribs in the back. He is spitting up blood so more testing is coming to determine its cause, as well as a full body scan to see if any other things are broken / damaged. They have not yet looked at much of anything below the chest yet. The doctors have said that none of his injuries appear to be life threatening but they are still very concerned about possible brain damage. When I got to the hospital the doc was asking him questions, he did not know what year it was or who the president is. He did not recognize my mother, my sister or me. He has no recollection of what happened. Most of his right side is not working but the doc said there was no stroke or heart attack that caused the fall. He will be spending some significant time in the neuro ICU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted December 2, 2011 Share #2 Posted December 2, 2011 Prayers and good thoughts on the way. Take comfort in the fact that modern medicine has come a long way and the treatment of your Dad could result in a full recovery. Boomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted December 2, 2011 Share #3 Posted December 2, 2011 Sorry to hear of your Fathers accident. Hopefully you'll soon be hearing good results from the Doc's. Till then thoughts & prayers for him & family. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted December 2, 2011 Share #4 Posted December 2, 2011 Jeff, I am very sorry to hear of your dad's fall. One can only hope that he will make a full recovery. My thoughts are with him and you. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted December 2, 2011 Share #5 Posted December 2, 2011 sorry to hear this. Prayers sent for the Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted December 2, 2011 Share #6 Posted December 2, 2011 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted December 2, 2011 Share #7 Posted December 2, 2011 Very sad to hear.. prayers go out for a speedy recovery.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 2, 2011 Share #8 Posted December 2, 2011 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted December 2, 2011 Share #9 Posted December 2, 2011 my prayers go out to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted December 2, 2011 Share #10 Posted December 2, 2011 Jeff, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers and thought go to your Dad and your family. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted December 2, 2011 Share #11 Posted December 2, 2011 prayers going out for him. Scott and Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted December 2, 2011 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2011 That was one nasty fall! Prayers to you, your Dad and Mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted December 2, 2011 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2011 prayer offered from our home....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaigwood Posted December 2, 2011 Share #14 Posted December 2, 2011 Prayers sent for you and your dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted December 2, 2011 Share #15 Posted December 2, 2011 sorry to hear that....we don't bounce as good as we used to as we get older! Hope he heals fast and this unfortunate incident doesn't trigger anything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J. Posted December 2, 2011 Share #16 Posted December 2, 2011 Praying for a full recovery and for you and your mom to have peace while your dad recovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 3, 2011 Share #17 Posted December 3, 2011 Prayers sent Jeff. Let us know how he is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted December 3, 2011 Share #18 Posted December 3, 2011 prayers sent .......godspeed and heal well to your dadd......... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsie Posted December 3, 2011 Share #19 Posted December 3, 2011 Prayers sent for your dad gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.steve wells Posted December 3, 2011 Share #20 Posted December 3, 2011 prayers sent for your dad and family, hope for a full speedy recovery, steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted December 3, 2011 Share #21 Posted December 3, 2011 Prayers sent. Our best thoughts to you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted December 3, 2011 Share #22 Posted December 3, 2011 Sorry to hear this Jeff...... Hope he heals in a short time.... Prayers to you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted December 3, 2011 Share #23 Posted December 3, 2011 We hope all is well with your Dad Jeff. That sounds real nasty right there! Our thoughts are with you guys and him for a complete recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted December 3, 2011 Share #24 Posted December 3, 2011 Penny and I will be praying for your dad and your family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted December 3, 2011 Share #25 Posted December 3, 2011 Jeff, Never good seeing these posts on the site, fortunately it sounds like your Dad was in good shape before the fall. This I'm sure is a major reason he's still with you folks. Give it time, I look at Ponch's progress and am amazed at how he has recovered. All the best to your father and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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