Author Topic: anyone know the 2 emaws hit by the dui last night? now with fundraising links (Read 50180 times)

GBEMAW · « **Reply #150 on:** March 12, 2013, 07:26:21 PM »

Cody was moved into rehab today. Some progress today, but there's still a long way to go. I haven't had mch time for updates lately, and I likely won't in the near future. I'll refer you to

http://www.facebook.com/PrayersForMichaelTysverAndCodyClark?ref=stream for updates, if you want them.

Look for a bracket pool for the benefit of Cody and Mike here in the near future, hope to see a bunch of goEMAWers partpcipate. Stay tuned!

GBEMAW · « **Reply #151 on:** April 10, 2013, 05:31:48 PM »

Well, it's been a rough month for Cody. He's been battling various infections at various places and had to be moved from the rehab center back to the hospital. He's had some difficulties with the shunt and the regulation of the cranial pressures.

On a higher note, it appears that he's over the infections now (white blood cell count is normal, symptoms have stopped), and they believe that he's healthy enough to undergo surgery to replace his bone flap, which will happen tomorrow morning.

The replacement of the bone flap is a pretty big deal, lots of patients make rapid progress after the bone flap has been reinserted. There's obviously some major risk involved with opening up his head and putting a giant hunk of bone back in, but it's something that has to be done now.

Major T's and P's for tomorrow guys. We'll all appreciate it.

'taterblast · « **Reply #152 on:** April 10, 2013, 05:38:29 PM »

good grief i can't imagine what he's going through. stay strong fellow EMAW.

bones129 · « **Reply #153 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:44:45 PM »

Quote from: emawblast on April 10, 2013, 05:38:29 PM

good grief i can't imagine what he's going through. stay strong fellow EMAW.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #154 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:52:43 PM »

Prayers!

ednksu · « **Reply #155 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:53:33 PM »

Forgive me if I'm being dense, did he come out of the coma okay?

GBEMAW · « **Reply #156 on:** April 10, 2013, 11:48:40 PM »

Quote from: ednksu on April 10, 2013, 10:53:33 PM

Forgive me if I'm being dense, did he come out of the coma okay?

Still comatose. He was making progress in rehab before a series of infections struck and he had to be hospitalized. He's been up and down since then. If the surgery goes well without infection, it's going to be back to rehab.

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #157 on:** April 11, 2013, 09:01:38 AM »

You and Cody keep fighting man, he's gonna pull through.

KSUblumpkin · « **Reply #158 on:** April 11, 2013, 02:53:45 PM »

Thanks for the updates. My thoughts are with the family that is going through hell right now. I'm hoping the intracranial pressure subsides as soon as possible!!!

Godspeed.

GBEMAW · « **Reply #159 on:** April 11, 2013, 08:30:11 PM »

Surgery did not go down today as planned. There were several emergency surgeries that took place this morning and the neurosurgeon was not able to perform it today. The new date is Monday.

On a brighter note, Mike got the OK to take his neckbrace off today.

Great picture of them at the Fiesta Bowl, just before the accident. man I miss that red-headed piece of crap.

puniraptor · « **Reply #160 on:** April 11, 2013, 08:37:56 PM »

:(

steddy 'mobbin, emaw Cody. steddy mobbin.

GBEMAW · « **Reply #161 on:** April 16, 2013, 12:54:56 AM »

Surgery was completed about an hour ago. According to his dad, it went well. The flap is back in for the first time since the wee hours of January 4th, and if there's no infections in the next few days, he'll be moved back to rehab fairly soon.

ednksu · « **Reply #162 on:** April 16, 2013, 06:16:27 AM »

I hate to ask this really tough question, what are they think his chances are for recovery? I'm holding out for a miracle where the guy comes outta this coma with a lot of his higher functions intact.

GBEMAW · « **Reply #163 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:11:33 PM »

Quote from: ednksu on April 16, 2013, 06:16:27 AM

I hate to ask this really tough question, what are they think his chances are for recovery? I'm holding out for a miracle where the guy comes outta this coma with a lot of his higher functions intact.

It's hard to say. They have said that based on his CT scans, they feel like he's got a good chance to regain a lot of his higher functions (don't get me wrong the damage to certain areas is very significant, especially at the back. I mean, the back of his head hit the frame of the windshield of a car that was going about 50 mph. Long-term, it's really hard to predict what he's going to be like. They are sure that he's going to have to undergo extensive speech therapy, including potentially relearning the English language.

The front of his brain was mostly unscathed. It's pretty much just the back-left quadrant of his brain. He's had difficulty moving the right side of his body, but that's beginning to come back. Dude's had a lot of problems with his shunt, infections, etc. that have set him back, but the doctors are still pushing really hard for extensive neuro-rehab. They believe he's got a lot left in the tank, it's just a matter of getting him into rehab and coaxing him out.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #164 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:54:08 PM »

Quote from: GBEMAW on April 17, 2013, 05:11:33 PM

Quote from: ednksu on April 16, 2013, 06:16:27 AM
I hate to ask this really tough question, what are they think his chances are for recovery? I'm holding out for a miracle where the guy comes outta this coma with a lot of his higher functions intact.
It's hard to say. They have said that based on his CT scans, they feel like he's got a good chance to regain a lot of his higher functions (don't get me wrong the damage to certain areas is very significant, especially at the back. I mean, the back of his head hit the frame of the windshield of a car that was going about 50 mph. Long-term, it's really hard to predict what he's going to be like. They are sure that he's going to have to undergo extensive speech therapy, including potentially relearning the English language.

The front of his brain was mostly unscathed. It's pretty much just the back-left quadrant of his brain. He's had difficulty moving the right side of his body, but that's beginning to come back. Dude's had a lot of problems with his shunt, infections, etc. that have set him back, but the doctors are still pushing really hard for extensive neuro-rehab. They believe he's got a lot left in the tank, it's just a matter of getting him into rehab and coaxing him out.

that sounds pretty good. the fact that he is young and i'm guessing smart and healthy (emaw related assumption) are really, really helpful. people in these situations can make incredible leaps and bounds over six months/one year after things like this. the infection/shunt stuff is the obv sucky/concerning but i don't think all that uncommon given the situation. really hoping this guy pulls through and is emawing hard at some bowl game a couple of years from now. speech is all left side so that is obv a concern. impossible to tell how much that's affected both short and long term until he wakes up, etc. hope all works out well for him.

GBEMAW · « **Reply #165 on:** June 20, 2013, 11:34:58 PM »

well, good news for Cody. About ten days ago, Cody was moved from Phoenix to Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital in Gardner. After a couple months of struggling with infection and illness, he's finally healthy and has begun to make some progress. He receives three hours of therapy per day and has already taken some big steps forward. After the plethora of infections set in, he had pretty much gone quiet, but in the past few days, he's begun to have sporadic response to verbal stimuli. He started and stopped clicking a pen on his father's command, among other things. It's exciting to see the progress. Doctors remain optimistic for him, and it looks like he's finally reached a point where he can move forward. He's not quite responsive enough to go to an acute rehab facility

Mike's still a stud, doing great. Cleared to resume high-impact activity a month or so ago and he's been showing off his skills on the hardwood at the Great Bend Rec. Only issue from the accident is limited motion in his neck, but considering that he was effectively decapitated a little less than six months ago, I'd say he's doing ok.

bones129 · « **Reply #166 on:** June 20, 2013, 11:38:52 PM »

Quote from: GBEMAW on June 20, 2013, 11:34:58 PM

well, good news for Cody. About ten days ago, Cody was moved from Phoenix to Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital in Gardner. After a couple months of struggling with infection and illness, he's finally healthy and has begun to make some progress. He receives three hours of therapy per day and has already taken some big steps forward. After the plethora of infections set in, he had pretty much gone quiet, but in the past few days, he's begun to have sporadic response to verbal stimuli. He started and stopped clicking a pen on his father's command, among other things. It's exciting to see the progress. Doctors remain optimistic for him, and it looks like he's finally reached a point where he can move forward. He's not quite responsive enough to go to an acute rehab facility

Mike's still a stud, doing great. Cleared to resume high-impact activity a month or so ago and he's been showing off his skills on the hardwood at the Great Bend Rec. Only issue from the accident is limited motion in his neck, but considering that he was effectively decapitated a little less than six months ago, I'd say he's doing ok.

Great to see another positive update, GBEMAW. These EMAWs are truly amazing.

puniraptor · « **Reply #167 on:** June 20, 2013, 11:48:28 PM »

Good to hear he's closer to home. Fight on, emaw Cody.

steve dave · « **Reply #168 on:** June 21, 2013, 07:02:57 AM »

Great to hear, hopefully the good news continues

HerrSonntag · « **Reply #169 on:** June 21, 2013, 08:15:46 AM »

After riding around on what very well may have been the same bike taxi the night before, this story has always given me the chills. I'm truely happy to hear that Cody's condition is improving.

GBEMAW · « **Reply #170 on:** November 11, 2013, 03:44:17 PM »

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Cody continues to make slow but sure progress. They've had him walking around in a walker for up to 15 or so feet, he's starting to make the transition to a trach-free existence, and he's had some puree foods and the like. He looks great. I haven't seen him for a while but his dad tells me that he's getting sharper and sharper each day. Quicker and more frequent responses to commands, just generally looks more alert, etc. Slow, but definitely still trending upward!

Mike is still about the same. Living in Great Bend, doing well, just sort of waiting for things to advance. Dude looks great!

Tobias · « **Reply #171 on:** November 11, 2013, 03:46:15 PM »

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eff off board, I am sure I rough ridin' want to reply.

Cody continues to make slow but sure progress. They've had him walking around in a walker for up to 15 or so feet, he's starting to make the transition to a trach-free existence, and he's had some puree foods and the like. He looks great. I haven't seen him for a while but his dad tells me that he's getting sharper and sharper each day. Quicker and more frequent responses to commands, just generally looks more alert, etc. Slow, but definitely still trending upward!

Mike is still about the same. Living in Great Bend, doing well, just sort of waiting for things to advance. Dude looks great!

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #172 on:** November 11, 2013, 04:45:14 PM »

BIG APPLE CAT · « **Reply #173 on:** November 11, 2013, 08:11:58 PM »

Cody sounds like he's got a very high ceiling. Not surprising being an emaw and whatnot. This is all very good to hear...I know the rehab can be very touch and go when infections happen and that's so great he's been making such progress.

wetwillie · « **Reply #174 on:** November 11, 2013, 09:24:39 PM »

So what happened to the bastard(s) that perpetrated this?