Pakage Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 This morning my Sisters boyfriend Wayne, slipped and fell down an escalator and has broken his neck in two places. At this stage its not life threatening but paralysis is a real possibility from such a severe injury. Currently he is in the critical ward at auckland hospital under sedation to prevent him from moving too much. He may have to have surgery to relieve the pressure and re-align the bones so they heal propperly. He can feel some of his limbs but cant move his legs and can barely move only one of his arms. We're all hoping that once the swelling of the injury stops putting pressure on his spinal cord and with some physiotherapy he will eventually walk again. But its all a bit up in the air until the swelling subsides and the damage can be assessed. So i ask you all, in this time of hardship and pain to spare a thought, a prayer or what ever you get into for Wayne and my Sister as they try and cope with this really quite scary and serious situation. Much luv Wayne, I hope you're alright man. kiakaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robyn Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 My thoughts are with you and your family, that's a really scary thing for anyone to have to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Oh Dude I am so sorry for your family at this time, he will be in good hands Do you know who is his Doctor is?? this will be tough for you and your family but We will all be here for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakage Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 dont worry about me, im all good. focus any spare energy you have towards my sister and especially wayne! i hope he'll be able to walk again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 ... gutted yeah - my thoughts go out to Wayne and your sister... hope all goes well :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakage Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 hmmf, aparantly he was going down an escalator sitting on the hand rail and fell backwards off the rail 3meters down onto a marble floor. 2 of his vertebrae in his neck are pretty badly shattered and they think that he's possibly got spinal cord damage. Still, i remain hopeful, its really too early to draw any conclusions and its still possible that its just the swelling causing the paralysis. We seem to be getting a different story in terms of the extent of the damage from every different doctor and nurse... So im just gonna keep hoping he's going to be ok till we get some hard facts in a few more days. He's been pretty heavily sedated today and it seems he's only starting to register the extent of his injuries. My sister is staying over night with him to comfort him and keep him company. fuck it must be scary for him! theres always an upside, we can be thankful he didnt kill himself in the fall and we can also be thankful for science! go stem cell research go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Custard Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Dude thats fucking heavy. My thoughts are beaming over from aus for your sister and wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritical Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 aparantly he was going down an escalator sitting on the hand rail Bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Lots of positive vibes goin out to Donna and Wayne from 222 Richmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 damn, we've all done that sliding on the handrail thing.... i think about all the years skating and i was lucky to walk *crawl* away with only massively bruised nuts as my worst rail injury. as for wayne, i hope he's got the heart to make it through this event. the worst part of a time like this is the uncertainty and the mind dwelling "what-if's" that go on in your head... pity doesnt heal people, laughter does, through the spirit and mind to the body. he'll need all the support & encouragement he can muster. if you know wayne, get up there and show him how much love hes got out there ay. a mate of mine, james, fell off a mezzanine in oz, broke his back & neck, and was wheelchair bound for months told he would probably never walk again, and definately never run. he didnt give up on himself, & today is living at piha beach where he walks, & surfs every day. so bro, listen to the the doctors, follow their advice, but remember - they can only do so much, dont ever give up hope. and dont let this injury take away who you are on the inside. i'm sending some healing vibes your way dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeplay Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Definately agree with that up there, it's all about keeping it positive despite what the docs say... there are ALWAYs second chances if you're alive. And the mind is one powerful thing - intention is massive. So on that note massive loves, prayers, thoughts and feelings going to your sis and Wayne. Shite fuck it really get's ya thinking innit. Sobering business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakage Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 breaking news! the feeling has been restored to his entire body! he can move his arms slightly (not his hands though) and aparantly he wiggled his toe today! fuckin woot man! i hope that means that as the swelling decreases he will slowly regain more and more movement! Still no garuntee's though, who knows whats gonna happen really.. For his sake, hopefully he'll atleast be able to crack a boner again LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 For his sake, hopefully he'll atleast be able to crack a boner again LOL easily The most important limb at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 For his sake, hopefully he'll atleast be able to crack a boner again LOL easily The most important limb at this time At any time bruv! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritical Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 For his sake, hopefully he'll atleast be able to crack a boner again LOL Good shit for recovering, I wouldn't wish that upon anyone, And good shit for being able to say that considering well... yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Awesome Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 For his sake, hopefully he'll atleast be able to crack a boner again LOL I am sure paralysed people can do this; as its blood etc, not nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 one of my english teachers at school did the exact same thing and died at the old finance plaza many many years ago....wanye is lucky to be alive my prayers go out to wayne and your whole family craig.... good to hear hes getting some feeling back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakages sis Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Wow... I just read this... Thankyou all so much!! 5 months down the track... Wayne can walk! He is doing really well and hes coming home at the end of august! Thankyou all for your concern, its been awesome to be so supported through this! And YES.... he can crack a boner... glad that what was of most concern to you all Take care of yourselves and your mates when your 'on it' coz your really not as invincible as you think... Wayne learnt the hard way. But he will repay my support by being my bitch when he gets home... oh yeahhhh! xo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_weazel Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Wow... I just read this... Thankyou all so much!! 5 months down the track... Wayne can walk! He is doing really well and hes coming home at the end of august! Thankyou all for your concern, its been awesome to be so supported through this! And YES.... he can crack a boner... glad that what was of most concern to you all Take care of yourselves and your mates when your 'on it' coz your really not as invincible as you think... Wayne learnt the hard way. But he will repay my support by being my bitch when he gets home... oh yeahhhh! xo Good shit, but ffs, tell him not to slide down any more escalator handrails... The ONLY "cool" teacher at my old school died doing exactly this. And dont lie, we all know you were the one who's main concern was whether he could crack a boner again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_weazel Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 one of my english teachers at school did the exact same thing and died at the old finance plaza many many years ago.... Ahhh, I see it's been mentioned already. WTF was his name man? I so cant even remember... pot-head memory steez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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