Prayers and crossed fingers needed

[Marie2473]

Spent the whole day today at the hospital and are going back just now. My little brother, 25 years old fell last night and hit is head. He is still unconsious and in a respirator.
His brain has swollen up and they are right now preformin surgery, removing some of his scull to give the brain some extra space to "swell" in.
They say we should prepare for the worst but I just cant. I have to belive that he will be fine, that I will have my brother with me for many many more years!
Just asking to keep your fingers crossed and to include him in your prayers... Thanx!

 

[The Dude]

Wow! I'm really sorry to hear of this. My thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[rockycatt]

Marie prayers said , stay positive and go with the prayers

 

[oldtrvlagt]

So sorry to hear of this...we will keep you in our prayers!

 

[clj7221]

Spent the whole day today at the hospital and are going back just now. My little brother, 25 years old fell last night and hit is head. He is still unconsious and in a respirator.
His brain has swollen up and they are right now preformin surgery, removing some of his scull to give the brain some extra space to "swell" in.
They say we should prepare for the worst but I just cant. I have to belive that he will be fine, that I will have my brother with me for many many more years!
Just asking to keep your fingers crossed and to include him in your prayers... Thanx!

I am so sorry and my prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Swede]

Fingers and toes crossed for your brother's well being Marie.

Jag minns de frbannade isgatorna i Sverige mycket vl, det r livsfarligt att bara g gatan ner p vintern.

Keep us informed, please.

 

[just play]

I am so sorry and my prayers are with you and your family.

 

[vegetagirl2008]

My prayers go out to you and your brother. Just keep the faith and everything will work out fine..

 

[silcnlayc]

My prayers are with you, your family and your brother...

May the angels of healing be around him at this time...

Silc

 

[Jasminebed]

Marie, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's accident. I truly hope there is a good outcome.

 

[missmichelle]

We will be sending prayers and good thoughts for your brother.

Michelle

 

[SlotMonster]

Fingers crossed, mate, we all with you.

 

[Marie2473]

Thanks alot. Just got back from the hospital and the surgery is all done. He now has a big part of his scall missing so that the brain will get the room that it needs.
they gaev us an survival rate of 60% wich is better than we expected. They will now keep him sedated for around 2 weeks, with the first 10 days counting as really critical.
Thanks again for all your prayers, and fingers =)

 

[heatherad]

So so sorry to hear this Marie. I truly hope your brother makes a full recovery and in the meantime I will keep him in my prayers.

 

[jetset]

The fact that he survived the surgery is a positive, and you have to keep positive for him, Marie.

Sorry to hear about this family tragedy, especially at this time of the year, and hope your brother makes a swift and full recovery. Holding thumbs for you.

Are your parents on hand?

 

[RobWin]

I'm also very sorry to hear about this Marie. I hope for the very best for your brother in a swift and stable recovery. Keep a positive attitude.
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[BingoT]

Marie I'm so sorry to hear this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
~T~

 

[clj7221]

Thanks alot. Just got back from the hospital and the surgery is all done. He now has a big part of his scall missing so that the brain will get the room that it needs.
they gaev us an survival rate of 60% wich is better than we expected. They will now keep him sedated for around 2 weeks, with the first 10 days counting as really critical.
Thanks again for all your prayers, and fingers =)

Thanks Marie this is good news. Please continue to keep us updated. You and your brother are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[LaurieJim]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Marie at this needed time, please keep us informed and keep strong faith in the doctors caring for your brother........laurie

 

[Marie2473]

His condition remains unchanged and although I would like to say that it is changning for the better I am glas as long as it doesnt change for the worst.
We are at the hospital about 14 hours a day as it is right now and we are still trying to keep the faith!!!

 

[anniemac]

Marie,

Your brother and all your family are in my prayers.

 

[jetset]

Hang in there, Marie - the Swedish health system is internationally respected and your brother is in good hands, I'm sure.

I hope that his recovery has already started and he will soon be with you again.

 

[jas2587]

I just noticed thid post ss prayers an thoughts are with you an your family an specially your brother

Cindy

 

[jinnia]

My prayers go out to you and your family!

May you all find the strength to make it through this!!

 

[chayton]

Marie, I'm so sorry - I just saw this thread too. I'll be saying a prayer for your brother and your family as well.

 

[NASHVEGAS]

Marie,

I apologize for my delay in learning of your brother's condition. I know how difficult this must be for you and your family. I feel your emotions. I wish I knew the correct protocol to comfort you. Regardless, you as well as the hope for your brother's full recovery will be in my thoughts daily.

God bless and all my best to you, your brother's recovery and your family, Garry.

 

[Marie2473]

So far nothing has changed, the swelling in his brain remains the same and he is still sedated.
The doctors however seems more positive!

 

[Jasminebed]

That is good news Marie. Doctors do not like to give false hope, and if they seem more positive, that is a good sign. The longer someone survives this kind of traumatic injury, the better the outlook.

I continue to hope for his recovery.

 

[classymom]

Im so sorry to hear about your brother - I will keep him in my prayers.

 

[pevangel]

Marie my prayers go out to your brother and you.


pevangel

 

[just play]

So far nothing has changed, the swelling in his brain remains the same and he is still sedated.
The doctors however seems more positive!

This is good news, I am so happy. Isn't the first 48 hours the crutial time?

We are still thinking good thoughts to you and your family.

 

[Marie2473]

3 hours and 15 minutes until 2010 reaches sweden, it will not be a celibration here this year, although things are looking better.
yesterday he woke up for about 15 secounds and when the nurse asked him to move his toes, he did, then they explained that he was in an accident and that he has been in the hospital for 2 weeks, he started to cry and then he fell back into sleep.
When he cried I got the most uncomfortable feeling I have ever felt and I broke down, and finally let it all out. (outside of the room since he might hear me now)
I am glad that he is showing signs of life and I do miss him even more a day like this, but like I said, it is looking more bright now.
The doctors said for us to prepare for him to die, and now for the first time I feel REAL hope!!

Happy new years to all of you and hopefully you will have a great 2010

 

[oldtrvlagt]

Here's hoping that 2010 will be a much better year....maybe the next time he wakes up it will be a little longer, then longer, ....wishing you and your family the best!

 

[jetset]

3 hours and 15 minutes until 2010 reaches sweden, it will not be a celibration here this year, although things are looking better.
yesterday he woke up for about 15 secounds and when the nurse asked him to move his toes, he did, then they explained that he was in an accident and that he has been in the hospital for 2 weeks, he started to cry and then he fell back into sleep.
When he cried I got the most uncomfortable feeling I have ever felt and I broke down, and finally let it all out. (outside of the room since he might hear me now)
I am glad that he is showing signs of life and I do miss him even more a day like this, but like I said, it is looking more bright now.
The doctors said for us to prepare for him to die, and now for the first time I feel REAL hope!!

Happy new years to all of you and hopefully you will have a great 2010

To me, that sounds like a really good sign, Marie -if he has emerged from his coma and can move his toes then I think those are all very real positive signs that his body has been repairing the damage and that he will soon be well on the way to recovery.

Hopefully it's now just a question of top notch medical care, lots of rest and I'm sure a lot of people willing your brother back to health.

A good start to the new year!

 

[XOXOXOXOXOX]

Marie, I am sending my prayers and lots of positive thoughts to your family. I hope this new year will bring your brother fast and complete recovery.

 

[Mavin1]

Hi Marie, I know you don't me but we are all in Gods family so I too will be praying for the Lord to continue to heal your brother and that when he has recovered the effects will only be a memory. God Bless you and your brother.

 

[jod5413]

Hi Marie,

I will keep you and your brother in my prayers every day until your brother can come back home to his loving family. Please take care of yourself so you will be strong and healthy to help your brother. Best wishes, Marie.

 

[Marie2473]

I just came across this thread again, and I realised that sooo long has passed and that i never gave an update.
HE IS FINE =))))))
After many months of recovering and rehabilitation, he is finally back with us in full. the only thing that is changed is that he suffers from some memory loss and that he sometimes forgets things besides from that he is just the same. Maybe he values life more..
The journey has been long and hard, but it all made me belive that miracles can happen - One atleast happened to my family.

He has also been in the papers here in sweden, I only found one link, but here it is;

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Here is one about the doctor, and his odds of surviving;

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I guess most of you wont be able to understand it though =)

anyways, thanks for all your prayers and always remember - miracles DO happen