Still in my thoughts.If it's a clear sky by you ,go outside ,lie down ,look at the stars,and chill out for a short while,there's nothing you can do ,he's in the best hand's.YES DO IT !!

 

I'm so sorry to hear of this.

I know there's very little I can say to ease the pain, but, as above, he's in the best of care.

You and your family are in my thoughts.

 

again, as someone who doesn't know you or your family, what can I say other than, like others, I've read every post on this thread, and will continue to do so in the hope that miracles do happen.

Andy

 

Ive just read through this thread and it made me feel quite teary.I really hope he pulls through and the scumbag bast*rd that did this ends up rotting in tiny cell for rest of his life.

 

I think there are a good many of us who feel just the same as you Steptoe.

It is a sad reflection on what things are coming to in this country as far as law and order is concerned. We are so helpless in the face of that.

I still live in hope Steph.

Les

 

Yet another update - Things keep changing so fast i can hardly keep up.

Yesterday morning, after the horrendous night of spiralling brain pressure and raging temperature, the medics took him to theatre again. He now has another lump missing from his skull, but thankfully this has brought the pressure down again.
He is much nearer normal now, but saying that, they have had to drain off all the cerebral fluid, to give his brain room. His lungs are still being pumped of all the gunk in there from the pneumonia, and his temperature is very slowly coming down.
He's remained fairly stable since the op, but they're now umming and ahhing over whether he should have a tracheotomy(sp?) or not.
There's also talk of trying to reduce the coma drugs again, but everytime they do this, his pressure rises again.
I (and they) have no idea what damage the rampant pressure is doing to his brain, but i guess only time will tell. They reckon the fact that he is young and fit, is what's keeping him going.
He's nowhere near being out of the woods yet, but fingers crossed, this is a sign of things to come.
Steph

P.s. Heartfelt thanks to those that have lit candles. I check them every day and it means a lot. Thanks again x

 

I am so glad that the news is better than we last heard from you. He may not be out of the woods, but the improvement sounds dramatic compared to a few days ago.

Being young and fit will give him every chance, lets just keep hoping he makes a decent recovery.

 

Just seen this, I hope he pulls through .... about all I can say really

 

Really awful thing to have happened, Appalling - I hope things improve soon and he's back on his feet as soon as possible.

I'll not say what I wish for the person responsible but I hope he gets it in spades for the rest of his miserable existance.

 

Keep those candles lit
Steve


Candles - Light A Candle

SN is the group code

 

I've just lit one too

 

What a truly terrible thing to happen - hope your Uncle pulls through, Steph.

 

What a truly terrible thing to happen - hope your Uncle gets well soon, Steph.

 

its a terrible thing that has happened to your uncle and heres hoping for a good recovery. i work down on the neuro ward at RPH and am always asking after paul. i have every confidence in the staff involved in his care, he is in good hands. i see amazing recoveries and hope that paul will be one of these. regards to you all, scoobdaves mrs, elaine ( and dave, of course).

 

Another candle relit and continued hope for a good outcome......

 

ive lit a candle too

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you and pauls family. He's come this far Steph lets pray he goes from strength to strength, good luck paul keep pulling through mate.

 

Its good to hear a bit of hopeful news Steph, however small it may be. What a terrible experience he is going through. Just hope the prayers will help him through it.

Les

 

Steph,

In spite of the operations sounding truely horrible, it sounds like some progress is being made in the right direction. Here's hoping that Paul continues to make his recovery.

 

Just lit a candle for your Uncle Paul as well, hope it helps.

 

hi steph not been on for a few days just read your last update hope all is well today and he is starting to feel better ive always got my fingers crossed send him my best by the sound of things he is a fighter and he will get through it with no probs

 

Any updates?

 

candle lit.

 

How's he doing?

 

Hope he is still bearing up Steph.

Les

 

Candle lit.

Still in my thoughts.

 

Thanks everyone. The candles are still burning strong and they mean a lot.

There is a bit of positive news! Paul is continuining to remain stable . They are starting to reduce his coma drugs and he managed to breathe on his own for 5 mins yesterday. He also fluttered his eyelids and moved his hand, so there's progress. Pauline had a visit from a guy who spent 6 months in coma, with very similar injuries to Paul(who i hasten to add was fit and well now). He told her to talk him about things that happened 10 years ago, as it was likely his short term memory was affected, so that's what she's doing. Anything, if it will help him wake up

I havent had an update yet today, but am hopeful for yet more improvement. Am working nights at the moment but will try and keep you all posted on events.
Steph x

P.s Al, give Katrina my love and thank her for the candle messages. x

 

That really is good news Steph, I sincerely hope he carries on steadily improving!

 

Thats great news. Lets hope that this step is one of many towards a full recovery.

Ant

 

I hope the scummy ******* realises the extent of the pain he has caused.