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[TheUntalentedOne]

Update 11

NewAgeRipper's sister today .....

Traumatic brain injury is a roller coaster of the mind and body. I have posted highlights of his breakthrough progress but everyday is different. Yesterday was very hard on him and you can see it in his face without him saying a word.
He can't always speak but we are excited when he does.
Statistically, it would take 6 months to 2 years to regain speech but he gives us more than we expected. Now if I could just capture him when he says a complete sentence.
Thanks for following his story. I'll be working on a " pre accident story " to post soon.

[chilinvilin]

Update 11

NewAgeRipper's sister today .....

Thank you again for the update!

[TheUntalentedOne]

Update 12

35 days in the hospital and 21 days ago we were planning his funeral.
Michael has shown a plethora of accomplishments today.
Trach in, trach out. 👏
1st video are is first words without it.
2nd video, he's on day 3 of opening his protein drink himself (and I struggle with them).
3rd video I was stirring his meds and I guess I didn't stir good enough for him 😆
4th video he drinks as he did pre accident.
5th video he's like, " WTH! Is that all I get". Then he mocks me.
6th video HE CAN SEE COLOR💙
These are breakthroughs. Just a highlight of our day. He can't process a conversation. He can't sit up without therapist but he's getting there much faster than we anticipated.
He's released from palliative care. 🎉

[TheUntalentedOne]

Update 13

Now look at him go.
He can see more colors.
He read the letters on his tray. BLD
He poured from his own pitcher.
He sits on his own
He stands.

[gillbates]

that's great news..thanks for the update

[chilinvilin]

Yes thank you so much for the updates!!

[TheUntalentedOne]

Update 14

Looks like NewAgeRipper might have to have another operation to remove bone fragments/fluid from his skull. Hope all goes well

The doctor felt that the surgery is his best option for a better recovery.

[TheUntalentedOne]

Update 15 from NewAgeRipper's sister. Surgery went well.

He's come a long way, especially since he had a craniotomy yesterday.
He wrote his first word and his breakfast came with a smile, he even threw a ball and that took him awhile.
He gave us a thumbs up and put on his mask,
and came out of surgery better than we could ever ask.
They opened him up and put a titanium plate in his head, so he'll be spending more time in bed.
His head is healing and so is his brain, he has to wear these fancy gloves since he was pulling at the drains.

[chilinvilin]

Very glad to hear his surgery went well, thank you for the update.

[Rich]

Great to hear his recovery is still going well! Like chilinvilin said, thank you for the updates