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Posted 2012-07-22T21:53:36Z

July 22 (Sunday): 145pm Short Update

First-both hospitals ICU are fielding multiple phone calls asking for information on Rich and Jeannette.  While weunderstand everyone's desire to learn what they can, PLEASE refrain from calling the hospital and asking.  We want to insure the ICU staffs are free to do their important jobs.   Thanks!!![...]

Posted 2012-07-22T01:13:40Z

July 21 (Saturday) Update as of 11pm:

Today was a great day for Rich. He is making great strides and continues to improve. His ventilator was removed a few hours ago ahead of schedule, and his vital signs are all stable and "where they should be." His healthy lifestyle has been key in his accelerated improvement. He is being kept somewhat sedated, but is on occasion waking up, although not at the point yet where a conversation has taken place. He's still very "drugged up" and is sleeping most of the time. Dr. Brady, the ICU Head as Matsu Regional, is very optimistic about Rich’s recovery. His sister Mary Ann has arrived from the East coast.[...]

Posted 2012-07-22T00:50:49Z

July 19 - Injury background

This report is not being written by a medical professional. My best summarization:  Both Rich and Jeannette suffered serious abdominal injuries which required surgery to repair, primarily from the high kinetic injury involved in their mishap, and the lap portion of the seat belt that held them in place.[...]