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« Reply #80 on: June 05, 2023, 11:37:31 AM » |
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Just a suggestion, what about setting up a Go Fund Me page for Gig and Lulu?
As I am about as Tech Savvy as Caveman, I shouldn't speak as I have no clue how to do that, however we have done this in the past for our family here in the VRCC.
That way Theresa could hopefully rent an Air BNB or a hotel with kitchen and a place for Gris and be close to Brian without breaking her bank.
Further, I am sure there are still going to be medical expenses after and whatever money is left in the account could be put to good use to help out two of the greatest people I know.
Just a thought.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #81 on: June 06, 2023, 05:41:26 AM » |
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I plan on opening a page for Gig in the future, the need for it isn't immediate, but it will happen.
Update as of last night:
Gig's pupils are once again equal and reactive. They have not done the MRI yet but are supposed to today. Theresa slept at a motel last night, and slept through her alarm. I woke her up when I called for an update. She is going to call me with any news once she gets into the ICU. She is very grateful for all your prayers, thoughts, and concerns.
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« Reply #82 on: June 06, 2023, 06:55:20 AM » |
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I plan on opening a page for Gig in the future, the need for it isn't immediate, but it will happen.
Update as of last night:
Gig's pupils are once again equal and reactive. They have not done the MRI yet but are supposed to today. Theresa slept at a motel last night, and slept through her alarm. I woke her up when I called for an update. She is going to call me with any news once she gets into the ICU. She is very grateful for all your prayers, thoughts, and concerns.
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« Reply #83 on: June 06, 2023, 01:49:41 PM » |
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Thanks for keeping us up to date Skinhead. Sounds encouraging little by little.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #84 on: June 06, 2023, 02:34:33 PM » |
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Theresa called me about 2pm. She was in the room with Brian, feeling pretty bad, and crying her eyes out, when he acknowledged her. He opened his eyes and looked directly at her. She asked him to show he knew she was there and he squeezed her hand and was moving his limbs, trying to get the vent tube out. She started using Dudeisms (Big Labowski) and mentioning people's names that had been there or asked about him and he became very agitated. They canceled the MRI and increased his pain med's to calm him down. She is very happy that he recognized her, and is heading home tomorrow. She will be picking up his van, and Grizwald, when she heads back down. She plans to stay in the van in the parking garage with Grizz. She said Grizz loves the van and will love staying in it with her. Some great news for a change.
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« Reply #85 on: June 06, 2023, 03:29:30 PM » |
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Theresa called me about 2pm. She was in the room with Brian, feeling pretty bad, and crying her eyes out, when he acknowledged her. He opened his eyes and looked directly at her. She asked him to show he knew she was there and he squeezed her hand and was moving his limbs, trying to get the vent tube out. She started using Dudeisms (Big Labowski) and mentioning people's names that had been there or asked about him and he became very agitated. They canceled the MRI and increased his pain med's to calm him down. She is very happy that he recognized her, and is heading home tomorrow. She will be picking up his van, and Grizwald, when she heads back down. She plans to stay in the van in the parking garage with Grizz. She said Grizz loves the van and will love staying in it with her. Some great news for a change.
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« Reply #86 on: June 08, 2023, 10:48:36 AM » |
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Great news! Jig is awake! They took his vent tube out and he is breathing on his own.
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« Reply #88 on: June 08, 2023, 10:53:47 AM » |
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Great news! Jig is awake! They took his vent tube out and he is breathing on his own.
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« Reply #89 on: June 08, 2023, 11:16:22 AM » |
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That's good to hear. Thank you for the positive update. |
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« Reply #90 on: June 08, 2023, 12:05:28 PM » |
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Great news! Thanks for letting us know. |
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« Reply #91 on: June 08, 2023, 05:02:48 PM » |
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Great news! Jig is awake! They took his vent tube out and he is breathing on his own.
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« Reply #92 on: June 08, 2023, 05:11:56 PM » |
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He is in and out of it so not sure. Theresa said he recognized and responded to her yesterday, so hopefully he'll be ok, time will tell.
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« Reply #94 on: June 09, 2023, 07:32:48 AM » |
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We'll know he's back to his normal self, when he starts talking up a storm (as usual), terrorizes the Nurses and finds a coffee maker to stuff his underwear in...   That story was a classic! I've never looked at motel coffee makers the same again. |
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« Reply #95 on: June 09, 2023, 04:22:44 PM » |
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We'll know he's back to his normal self, when he starts talking up a storm (as usual), terrorizes the Nurses and finds a coffee maker to stuff his underwear in... Brian has been unable to talk... He is Italian and they have him restrained so he can't use his hands. Seriously now, I just spoke with Theresa, Ryan and Gig's sister Lisa are with him. He is awake and looking around, Theresa said he said "Hi Ryan". So he recognized his son. The vent tube is out but the feeding tube is still in his nose, and he is breathing on his own. If he continues to progress he could leave the ICU in a couple days. Your prayers are working. |
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« Reply #96 on: June 09, 2023, 04:32:23 PM » |
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Progress is good.
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« Reply #97 on: June 09, 2023, 05:07:38 PM » |
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If he continues to progress he could leave the ICU in a couple days. Your prayers are working
Doubling down on them!
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« Reply #98 on: June 09, 2023, 06:01:59 PM » |
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Great news. Getting weaned off the vent is a Big deal. Prayers are working and still on the list. 
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« Reply #99 on: June 10, 2023, 06:08:27 AM » |
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« Reply #100 on: June 10, 2023, 02:59:34 PM » |
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We'll know he's back to his normal self, when he starts talking up a storm (as usual), terrorizes the Nurses and finds a coffee maker to stuff his underwear in... Brian has been unable to talk... He is Italian and they have him restrained so he can't use his hands. Seriously now, I just spoke with Theresa, Ryan and Gig's sister Lisa are with him. He is awake and looking around, Theresa said he said "Hi Ryan". So he recognized his son. The vent tube is out but the feeding tube is still in his nose, and he is breathing on his own. If he continues to progress he could leave the ICU in a couple days. Your prayers are working. Keeping the prayers heading to him and his family |
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« Reply #101 on: June 11, 2023, 07:54:02 PM » |
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I asked to have Brian on our prayer chain at church, folks are asking how he's doing. Prayers continue from the Seattle area. Thankful for the good report.
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« Reply #102 on: June 12, 2023, 06:58:25 PM » |
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« Reply #103 on: June 13, 2023, 02:40:59 PM » |
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I live not far from Columbus and was wondering if it would be good to come by and visit?
If that's allowed, which hospital and room?
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Skinhead
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« Reply #104 on: June 13, 2023, 04:25:51 PM » |
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Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, ICU. When you get your visitor pass, the patient's name is Brian Leggieri, they'll tell you how to get to the room.
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« Reply #105 on: June 14, 2023, 05:18:51 PM » |
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Good News! Jig is out of the ICU! I talked to Theresa around Noon and she said they moved him to the Brain and Spine Ward. They fitted him with his window licker helmet yesterday. They said they will probably replace the section of his skull in August, so he will have to wear the helmet until then. They also took the staples out of the laceration in the back of his head. Lulu said he talks, but not a lot. Her and Griswold are back in Motown, and she will be heading back down Saturday night or Sunday. Lulu is working and sounded much better. Please keep the thoughts and prayers coming for a complete recovery.
(I changed the subject title of the post as I hope we're done with the bad news.
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« Reply #106 on: June 14, 2023, 06:20:11 PM » |
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Woo-hoo! That's the great news we needed to hear!
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« Reply #107 on: June 15, 2023, 05:47:34 AM » |
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Good News! Jig is out of the ICU! I talked to Theresa around Noon and she said they moved him to the Brain and Spine Ward. They fitted him with his window licker helmet yesterday. They said they will probably replace the section of his skull in August, so he will have to wear the helmet until then. They also took the staples out of the laceration in the back of his head. Lulu said he talks, but not a lot. Her and Griswold are back in Motown, and she will be heading back down Saturday night or Sunday. Lulu is working and sounded much better. Please keep the thoughts and prayers coming for a complete recovery.
(I changed the subject title of the post as I hope we're done with the bad news.
You're Right that is some VERY GOOD NEWS ! We're Pulling for You Gig and We're praying for you ! Hope to see and talk with you again soon. |
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« Reply #108 on: June 15, 2023, 08:14:29 AM » |
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« Reply #109 on: June 15, 2023, 10:25:20 AM » |
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Great news and thanks of the update Joe ! Keep up the fight GiG.
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« Reply #110 on: June 15, 2023, 12:58:36 PM » |
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Jane and I visited JIG Monday. Theresa said that they were planning to move out of ICU soon. Happy to hear that he has been moved. As she said, he talks some, but in a quiet whisper. I feel that he is on so many meds for pain and all. that he's a little slow at reacting to everything. He will be OK, it's just going to take some time. Hopefully he can be moved close to home soon, and make things better for friends and family.
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« Reply #111 on: June 17, 2023, 03:50:43 PM » |
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Thank you Skinhead.
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« Reply #112 on: June 25, 2023, 06:11:18 PM » |
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Great News! I just got done talking to Jig on the phone! Theresa is with him and he was able to carry on a conversation with me. He said he forgot how to take a piss, so he still has a catheter in, I told him you don't have to remember how to pee, you just need to remember how to aim. He seems to be doing very well with remembering people, and said he would love to have visitors, so if any of you are so inclined and can make it to see him, have at it. He'd love some real food, but as of right now, he can have nothing by mouth. Once he can swallow and eat, he'd like footlongs, subs, hell anything other than liquid food pumped into him.
It was SO GOOD just to talk to him, and very emotional for both of us. I was not expecting him to be as coherent as he was, your prayers really did the job! Keep them coming, and if you can swing by and see him.
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« Reply #113 on: June 25, 2023, 06:17:00 PM » |
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Awesome news
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« Reply #114 on: June 25, 2023, 06:44:00 PM » |
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Good to hear of the progress. I myself have trouble remembering not how but when to piss.
It sounds like Gig has turned an important corner.
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« Reply #115 on: June 25, 2023, 09:17:45 PM » |
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Great News! I just got done talking to Jig on the phone! Theresa is with him and he was able to carry on a conversation with me. He said he forgot how to take a piss, so he still has a catheter in, I told him you don't have to remember how to pee, you just need to remember how to aim. He seems to be doing very well with remembering people, and said he would love to have visitors, so if any of you are so inclined and can make it to see him, have at it. He'd love some real food, but as of right now, he can have nothing by mouth. Once he can swallow and eat, he'd like footlongs, subs, hell anything other than liquid food pumped into him.
It was SO GOOD just to talk to him, and very emotional for both of us. I was not expecting him to be as coherent as he was, your prayers really did the job! Keep them coming, and if you can swing by and see him.
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« Reply #116 on: June 26, 2023, 02:01:36 AM » |
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Good news to wake up to this morning!
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« Reply #117 on: June 28, 2023, 03:15:04 PM » |
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Good to hear. Prayers continue.
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« Reply #118 on: June 28, 2023, 03:23:27 PM » |
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Great news Joe, continued prayers
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« Reply #119 on: June 28, 2023, 04:17:24 PM » |
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