My Father took a bad fall

[Flyinfool]

My father was active and in good health.

Yesterday my father (age 78) took a headfirst dive down the basement stairs.

My mother heard the fall and he was bleeding and unconscious when she got to him.

She called the paramedics (3 ambulances and 8 paramedics showed up) and they were able to revive him and transport him to the local hospital.

The local hospital did what they could to stabilize him and then had him transported to a big hospital with neurosurgeons on staff due to bleeding in the brain.

 

What is known so far.

many deep lacerations on his head and body.

Fractured scull

fractured eye socket

fractured vertebra in the neck

fractured clavicle

3 broken ribs in the back.

 

He is spitting up blood so more testing is coming to determine its cause, as well as a full body scan to see if any other things are broken / damaged. They have not yet looked at much of anything below the chest yet.

 

The doctors have said that none of his injuries appear to be life threatening but they are still very concerned about possible brain damage.

When I got to the hospital the doc was asking him questions, he did not know what year it was or who the president is. He did not recognize my mother, my sister or me. He has no recollection of what happened. Most of his right side is not working but the doc said there was no stroke or heart attack that caused the fall.

 

He will be spending some significant time in the neuro ICU.

[BoomerCPO]

Prayers and good thoughts on the way. Take comfort in the fact that modern medicine has come a long way and the treatment of your Dad could result in a full recovery.

Boomer

[Carbon_One]

Sorry to hear of your Fathers accident. Hopefully you'll soon be hearing good results from the Doc's. Till then thoughts & prayers for him & family.

Larry

[eagleeye]

Jeff,

I am very sorry to hear of your dad's fall. One can only hope that he will make a full recovery. My thoughts are with him and you.

Steve

[RandyR]

sorry to hear this.

 

Prayers sent for the Dad

[MikeWa]

Prayers sent.

[Kregerdoodle]

Very sad to hear.. prayers go out for a speedy recovery..

[Cougar]

Prayers sent.

[oldgoat]

my prayers go out to you and your family.

[bryan52577]

Jeff,

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers and thought go to your Dad and your family.

 

Bryan

[mother]

prayers going out for him.

 

Scott and Sherry

[aharbi]

That was one nasty fall! Prayers to you, your Dad and Mom.

[naturbar]

prayer offered from our home.......

[mhaigwood]

Prayers sent for you and your dad

[Trader]

sorry to hear that....we don't bounce as good as we used to as we get older!

 

Hope he heals fast and this unfortunate incident doesn't trigger anything else!

[T.J.]

Praying for a full recovery and for you and your mom to have peace while your dad recovers.

[Yammer Dan]

Prayers sent Jeff. Let us know how he is doing.

[painterman67]

prayers sent .......godspeed and heal well to your dadd.........

 

David

[footsie]

Prayers sent for your dad

 

gregg

[w.steve wells]

prayers sent for your dad and family, hope for a full speedy recovery, steve

[Aussie Annie]

Prayers sent. Our best thoughts to you and your family

[IH Truck Guy]

Sorry to hear this Jeff......

Hope he heals in a short time....

Prayers to you and the family.

[sarges46]

We hope all is well with your Dad Jeff. That sounds real nasty right there! Our thoughts are with you guys and him for a complete recovery.

[CaptainJoe]

Penny and I will be praying for your dad and your family...

[Squidley]

Jeff,

 

Never good seeing these posts on the site, fortunately it sounds like your Dad was in good shape before the fall. This I'm sure is a major reason he's still with you folks. Give it time, I look at Ponch's progress and am amazed at how he has recovered. All the best to your father and your family.