kitten18 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 About 7 weeks ago my BIL fell while getting out of his tractor and hit his head. At the E.R. he was diagnosed with a mild concussion and after a few days he felt fine. Until the last few days, he has been feeling weak and finally in the last couple days he's had severe weakness in his left leg. Sister took him to the E.R. today and an CT scan showed a subdural hematoma. The put him on a medical flight to a bigger hospital and he should be seeing a neurosurgeon soon. We think they will be drilling holes to drain the blood. My BIL has been in my life since I was 3 years old, he is truly like a brother to me. Since my Dad died 7 years ago, he has treated my kids like one of his own grandkids. He's one of the most wonderful men I have ever known. Please keep Roger in your thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Absolutely. Praying for Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm so sorry, Amy! Praying for Roger!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Amy, He sounds like a wonderful man! I am glad he is going where they can best help him. I'm praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Praying for Roger. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Absolutely! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sending hugs & good thoughts to all of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellread Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Praying :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Prayers for all of you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Will do! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Praying for Roger :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Praying for your BIL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Prayed for complete recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fraidycat Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hoping for the best possible care and return to good health for Roger! :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Praying and hoping. And huge hugs, kitten 18. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Praying for Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 :grouphug: Praying and I hope all goes well for your BIL. Glad he found out what is wrong and I hope they can fix it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiejane Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I prayed for him. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 praying for your BIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kitten18 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers! :grouphug: Roger saw the surgeon last night. Sometime today, between Noon and 3:00 they're going to do the surgery. They will be drilling two small holes, cleaning out the blood, and putting in drain tubes that will stay in there for a couple days. If things go well, he could go home by Friday. The surgeon said that the blood had probably been just a tiny little drip after his concussion and it had eventually built up enough to cause symptoms. The blood had eventually pushed his brain over by 3cm and that is why he couldn't use his left leg. Thanks again. I will update after the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks for the update. Continuing to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 yes thanks for the update. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thank you for the update, Amy! Still praying here. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers. Roger had surgery this afternoon, the surgeon said it went well. He has had a bit of a set-back. When he was in recovery, his left side wasn't responding like they wanted so they did another scan and it showed a small bleed. They took him back to surgery and got the bleeding stopped. There's several possible reasons for the bleeding, could have been where they drilled the bore holes, from the irrigation, or the hematoma could have been like a scab and bled a little when it was removed. He was supposed to go back to his room tonight but they're going to keep him in icu overnight. So, please continue to pray for Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Continued prayers for healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Continuing to pray for a complete recovery. Thanks for the updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Praying. He sounds like a great man. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catwoman Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers. Roger had surgery this afternoon, the surgeon said it went well. He has had a bit of a set-back. When he was in recovery, his left side wasn't responding like they wanted so they did another scan and it showed a small bleed. They took him back to surgery and got the bleeding stopped. There's several possible reasons for the bleeding, could have been where they drilled the bore holes, from the irrigation, or the hematoma could have been like a scab and bled a little when it was removed. He was supposed to go back to his room tonight but they're going to keep him in icu overnight. So, please continue to pray for Roger. Thank you for the update. Although I'm sure it was very frightening, maybe the small setback will end up being a blessing, as after such serious surgery, it seems sensible that he should be kept in ICU overnight. At least you know they will keep a close eye on him while he's there. Any surgery relating to the brain is always so scary, even when you know the doctors are excellent and they have done hundreds of similar procedures successfully. Praying for a quick and complete recovery! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Praying for his healing and recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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