[braingonebad]

I called my friend's husband last night to see if there was any news. (The one who was in the car accident) He's a mess. We talked till both our phones died.

They had been thinking that she was not coherent due to the drugs ( alot for pain, something for alcoholism). They are now worried she suffered some head trauma - that was my first guess.

Although she remained conscious from the start, she is *there* and then *out there*. The only time I've seen anybody talk that kind of crazy was after brain swelling a a few days in a coma, so this really scared me.

Today is 8 days after the crash so if there is swelling soon it should peak and start to receed.

We had been told (by drs) that she had broken her leg - among other things. But her dh let curiosity get the better of him and stayed to watch the nurses change the dressings. I was curious too, as to why after surgery they had not yet put a hard cast on her leg.

Her dh had to leave he said, it was worse than he could have imagined. It was not just broken.

The drs are now saying she might lose the leg, and it's a wonder she didn't lose it in the crash.

I think a lot of what they initially said to the family/friends was very toned-down, so as not to upset anyone. They knew we'd learn what was going on as things unfolded.

Her condition was down graded from critical - to what I don't know. And she was moved from Surgical Trauma ICU to Neurological Trauma ICU.

What the drs are still not saying, but what I fear, is that while the trauma would not have been that serious to a healthy, intact head, it was too much for her already-damaged brain (she has ms and I read her MRI report, there was some other damage prior to the accident).

It looks like she'll live, but she may never be right again. She may never walk again.

When she is more stable - and they think sometime within the next week - they're going to move her to a hospital with a physical rehab, where she might have to stay for 6 months, maybe more. Good news is, it's this side of town, 1/2 drive for me, 15 min for her dh. At least he can spend the time with her and not on the road.


It's going to be a long, long road. She has some hard days ahead and it's gonna be tough to watch. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

Any prayers appreciated.

One more thing - take care of yourselves. Be careful. Drive safely. I don't want anything to happen to any of you, you hear?

[hollym]

Oh wow, I'm so sorry about what a mess things are for your friend. I'll add her to my prayers.

[Debbie D]

Brain,
prayers are going out for your friend...what a difficult situation. It's hard enough that she has MS, but to have all of the complications...well, I hope that the doctors can save her leg, and that she recovers as completely as possible...

[SandyC]

Prayers going out for your friend BGB. I am sorry.

[GladysD]

Prayers sent. So sorry to hear this is happening to a friend of yours

[FinLady]

Adding my prayers too.

[FranksAngel]

i am so sorry to hear about the condition of your friend and of course i will keep you and her in my thoughts and prayers ...

[DM]

Hey Cath~ So sorry to hear of your friend's accident. I have been offline for a while, but just wanted to let you know that I will say a prayer for your friend and her DH.

take care Cathy!

[sabimax]

wow and hugssss... sorry about the accident...hugss,sarah

[Gazelle]

aw.... Brain...... that's not good news interspersed with some good news.

One step at a time. Let's see how it goes. Any improvement is a good thing.

For you and for her family/friends too.

Keep us posted.