Need good vibes/wishes for my big brother

[supernova]

I normally don't post about my other family members, but he's my big brother and I love him so much.

He's basically OK (I think), but has really scared me.

On monday night, while teaching his carpentry class at the community college, he fell off a wooden chair and bounced his head on the concrete floor. :wow:

He refused to go to the ER or find out about Workmen's Comp until today, but did go because he was mostly tired. (Yes, he's one of those errant John Wayne types. :spank: :eyes: ) He's the kindest, most old-fashioned gallant you'd ever want to meet. And and very talented carpenter and cabinetmaker.

We spent the afternoon in the ER and CT scan confirmed that there had been some bleeding. However, they decided not to admit him overnight since no major episodes have happened in all this time. I just took him home about an hour ago.

They sent him home with meds and instructions to see a neurosurgeon within the week just to be safe.

It scares me on a couple of levels, one that he waited so long to see a Dr about it. Two, that they have a very traditional setup. He's the breadwinner and my SiL is a STHM. If he can't work (not just this episode, but if for some other reason as well), lord knows my SiL can't (whole host of psych issues.)

I just needed to vent about it all and please whatever prayers, vibes, wishes you can spare for my Big Brother that he won't have any lasting problems from this incident would be much appreciated.

[hippywife]

1. You got 'em from here.

I really hope there was no serious damage caused by the bump on the head. Or that anything else goes seriously wrong. :hug:

[supernova]

3. Thanks hippywife

really appreciate it.

[Swede]

2. I'm sure he'll be fine.

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

[supernova]

4. Thank you Swede

:hug:

[Rowdyboy]

5. I really don't think they'd have let him go home if he wasn't okay.....God I hope not anyway

Wish the best for all your family.

[supernova]

8. Hope so too Rowdyboy

Thanks.

[lost-in-nj]

6. oh sweety

from someone who lost her big brother
and her baby brother......

peace to you and him
and your family....







:hug: :hug:

lost

[supernova]

9. Lovely pic!

:-)

That is very peaceful looking.

[JohnnyLib2]

7. Good thoughts and best wishes for all of you.

And please encourage that neuro appt. :hug:

[supernova]

11. Yes, the Neuro

is expecting the call tomorrow.

If he doesn't call, I'll kick his ass to Neurology. LOL!

[grannylib]

10. Here's praying that he's tougher than that concrete floor...and that

all will be well for him, your SiL and for you and everyone else who cares about him
:hug:

[supernova]

12. Thank you

He's a real sweetheart but really has such a difficult time knowing when he needs looking after.

[grannylib]

17. Many folks do...sometimes the sweetest people want to be sweet to

others but have a hard time accepting people wanting to care for THEM

[supernova]

28. I'm a fine one to talk

I have the same disease.

:P :rofl:

[Sugar Smack]

13. I'm sending you and him my good vibes, supernova.

I hope he'll make a speedy recovery. You sound like you worry about your family like I do. You're a good sister. :hug:

[supernova]

15. Thank you, Sugar

I worry about them eventhough I'm the youngest. :-)


OT: please come to another NC DUer get together. We all miss you.

[Sugar Smack]

16. I. Would. LOVE. To.

I'm going to check out the NC forum. :D Thank you. I miss y'all too.

[supernova]

27. Yay!

We missed Feb but I will put up a notice for a March meeting.

:bounce:

[Guava Jelly]

14. Of course

Big vibes and :hug:

[supernova]

21. You're a sweetie

:hug:

Thanks.


And your GD P graphic is hilarious. :D

[flvegan]

18. Sending 'em his way.

Hope he's okay when it's all said and done.

[supernova]

22. Thank you flvegan

That means a lot.

[Ptah]

19. You've got it.

I hope for the best for your big brother.

:grouphug:

[supernova]

23. Lovely white rose

Thank you Ptah.

:hug:

[FloridaJudy]

20. Good vibes on their way

And get that guy to rest, even if you have to tie him down!

[supernova]

24. Hee,

I don't think he'll be partying any time soon. ;-)

But I hope he won't be climbing on chairs too soon either. :P

[SPKrazy]

25. you got it

a subdural hematoma is nothing to mess with

hopefully they believe it is not bleeding.

Hope there is no residual TBI damage.

He needs to get off his butt and go next time he hurts himself so that WC can cover him, and that he can get fast treatment because TBI can cause less obvious deficits that go unnoticed if not evaluated and treated.

:hug: :hug:

good vibes

[supernova]

26. Yes, the Doc

said you sort have to watch for symptoms problems for up to two weeks.

I really hope it's nothing more than just a really bad headache.

[GreenPartyVoter]

29. You got 'em! *hugs*

[Midlodemocrat]

30. He'll be fine, darlin'. He's got you on his side.

And a whole lot of DUers wishing him well. :hug: :loveya:

[fortyfeetunder]

31. Here's to recovery!

:hug:
Hope he's feeling better!

[graywarrior]

32. Sending good vibes his way.

[Wapsie B]

33. Good vibes on the way.