(6:00 a.m.)
We are planning to take Sam III to the Shepherd Center today. I've checked with Sam's nurse, Rocky. He says that the x-rays taken this morning are any better than those taken yesterday according to the radiologist.
(7:00p.m.)
Sam was released from the Medical Center about 11:00 and arrived in Atlanta at Shepherd Center about 1:00 p.m. He was taken to the ICU and was checked by physicians. A number of tests were run including new x-rays.
I spoke with his medical and othopedic doctors. Sam is expected to have surgery on Thursday to repair and stablize his spine. This will allow the halo to be removed. The doctors say that he will be able to begin rehab much more quickly. He will need to wear a collar for about 4 weeks.
The biggest disappointment was that the medical doctor thinks that Sam may need to have the ventalator for an additional 2 to 4 weeks. If he didn't smoke, the time on the ventalator would be much less.
Please continue to pray for Sam. Also, please continue to leave comments.
I saw many other patients in wheelchairs at Shepherd. Most of them Sam's age or younger. Hopefully having peers with similar circumstances will have a positive impact on his rehabilitation.
George writes this: (9/18/2007 5:00p.m.)
I just wanted to say thanks for all the prayers and support that Sam and our family have received during this difficult time. Sam is heading to Shepherd tomorrow morning. We met with a represenative from there this morning and she informed us that Sam will undergo surgey in the days to come. He will then begin a rehab program that takes 6 to 8 weeks. After that time he may attend a day rehab program while staying in nearby apartments that Shepard provides for patients. As we all know Sam is pretty stubborn so I have no doubt in my mind that he will come out of this, especially with all of your love and support. Thank you again.
LeeAnne writes this: (9/18/2007 5:00p.m.)
i just wanted to thank everyone for their support and prayers. Everyone has been so wonderful through all of this. Please keep posting because I know Sam will love to see all the support and love that he has from everyone. Sam is being transported to Sheperds tommorow and will have surgery this week so please continue to pray. again thank you everyone for all you have done. Sam and our family are truly blessed to have such wonderful and caring friends. Thanks for everything!Love,LeeAnne
6 comments:
good morning Sam,
Groomes is on their way to pick you up-they had an old suburban refurbished so you would feel right at home and don't worry that the driver doesn't speak english-he had excellent references from bangkok or katmandu or someplace like that and he mapquested directions to Shepard center-he just can't read them- noooooo....
Really, I'm so glad you will be treated medically at Shepard and entry is at ICU level.That is top flite.
Hope you have a smoooooth ride cause youve always been pretty smoooth yourself. you are in my prayers-love,gogo
Sambo thanks so much for the updates- so many friends are waiting for every detail you are able to provide. We love you Sam!
Dr. Louis Sullivan is playing a show at Rhino's on B'dway in Uptown Columbus Sept. 30th and dedicating the show to Sam. The following note is from Chase Nichols down in Leesburg. Please try to help get the word out.
Signed,
Dr. BONGO!
Date: Sep 19 2006 5:15 PM
Subject: thanks
Body: please do... its gonna be dedicated to sam... were gonna hire someone to video it and press it as a DVD. sam wanted us to play there so its all for him. the dvd will be made mainly for sam and we will have some guest with us. try and make everyone aware thats its for sam. thanks
Sam:
You were on everybody's minds tonight, man. We missed your spirit and sense of adventure, and your fine bassin'.
All my best.
~John
Sam,
I was so sorry to hear about your accident and just want you to know that I have been thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. It sounds like you are in excellent hands in Atlanta and I know that you are going to pull through this like a dream.
The last time I saw you was at Panic in CLT - they are back and we'll be at the show on 9/30. I'll do a little extra dancin' for you.
Hang in there....much love from NC, Ame
Sambo, thanks for the updates on this blog, it's great...
Hey. Next time somebody talks to Sam, ask him if I still get to borrow the Skydog Gypsy DVD from the first show at The Georgia Theater! We didn't finish watching it last Thursday night and he was supposed to bring it over so that everybody could see it when we got settled in new place on 2nd Ave. And if Sam says that he wants to bring it over himself, then tell him to hurry up and get better.
Dennis (er, I mean, Dr. BONGO!)
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