For those of you who don’t know what has happened, Joel had an accident early Sunday morning (July 22nd). He dove off a dock at Hippo Beach in Regina Beach and hit the bottom. Luckily his friend, Debbie was there and realized he was in trouble. She quickly got him to shore, recognized the danger of his injury and stabilized him. She immediately called his Dad and kept him calm until the ambulance arrived.
He has fractured the C4 and C5 disks in his neck and bruised his spine.
Today, Tuesday, his spirits are high. He got his first meal today, a breakfast of toast and jam, He wants a chocolate bar and a milkshake, but I think we have him psyched for a salad this afternoon.
At this time, he has some sensation to touch in his feet, legs, and abdomen but no movement - yet. The gross movement remains in his arms but not his wrist and hands. This is all very encouraging. Everyday there is focus on his breathing exercises to prevent any chest infections.
He is tentatively scheduled for surgery on Friday, at which time they will do a bone graft and put in two rods with four screws on each side to stabilize the vertebrae in his neck to prevent further injury to the spinal cord.
Joel is being an amazingly strong guy and our family is feeling very loved by all of your support..
Kaley reads him all of your messages and comments. He is very grateful and happy to hear from each of you.. Thank you so much!
3 comments:
Debbie, I hear you are all kinds of special, thank you
Hi Joel, this is Auntie Sheila. The temp in the cottage is 81F. What is that in C? Jace & Oggy just back home in Montreal after their last USA tour. They are coming to the Beach for a visit the end of Aug. I will bring them in to see you so you can touch the hand of a real live rocker!!!!!!!!!!!. See to soon. Love Auntie Sheila
Hi Joel, I meant...see you soon.SL
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