Matt Campbell **UPDATE**

[thinkfast®]

Nobody (the kid nor the family) stepped up to check on me in my wreck. That just goes to show that very very very shitty people still exist as well.

YEA NOBODY ASKED ME SHIT WHEN I GOT PULLED OVER, ALL I GOT WAS RUDE STARES, POINTING AND LAUGHS

JERKS STILL EXIST TOO

[The Ren]

It sucks when hospitals cant get thier stuff straight.. Thanks for the updates Jason.. I was finally able to get on at work so I will continue to check and see whats up..

[Brett]

I will sticky this

[speedminded]

Finally got some more news! No surgery last night but it is still being considered. He's coherant and coming into terms with the whole ordeal...realizing and talking about how serious the incident was. He is still wiggling his toes and actually moving his feet like he's pushing a gas pedal...just can't pull them back towards him yet. Main concern right now is he's not really feeling any pain and he's only had 2 morphine shots since the beginning. Overall things seem to be improving but still don't know the severity of his compressed lower back or what is going to be done to fix it.

[speedminded]

I will sticky this

oh yeah, Thanks!

[Jaimecbr900]

Thank you for the update Jason.

[Brett]

Him not feeling pain is what worries me, Im glad he doesnt but at the same time that could mean back damage and nerve damage

[speedminded]

Him not feeling pain is what worries me, Im glad he doesnt but at the same time that could mean back damage and nerve damage

exactly, could be a result of the compressed vertabrae.

[speedminded]

Just recieved good news, Matt was just given water and a little juice a few minutess ago and said water had never tasted so good. An orthopedic surgeon was called in to look over him and a spinal specialist will be meeting with them tomorrow to decide what to do for his back. He's still moving his toes and pushing down on his feet and they are planning to have him out of ICU sometime soon.

[Jaimecbr900]

Great to hear. Thank you.

[Slapshotnerd]

Just recieved good news, Matt was just given water and a little juice a few minutess ago and said water had never tasted so good. An orthopedic surgeon was called in to look over him and a spinal specialist will be meeting with them tomorrow to decide what to do for his back. He's still moving his toes and pushing down on his feet and they are planning to have him out of ICU sometime soon.

[QuickBrick]

Just recieved good news, Matt was just given water and a little juice a few minutess ago and said water had never tasted so good. An orthopedic surgeon was called in to look over him and a spinal specialist will be meeting with them tomorrow to decide what to do for his back. He's still moving his toes and pushing down on his feet and they are planning to have him out of ICU sometime soon.

That’s great news bro (out of ICU); I'm looking forward to a visit... THANKS!

T

[5thgcelica]

thanks for the updates, keep them coming!

[Annihilation]

tell him to look out for the nurse that looks Just like Jessica Alba....although she's mainly in the ER Blue side she comes up stairs now and then....give him a camera so he can snap a quick shot!

I was there a couple months back for surgery so i know she still gots to be working there

[Nemesis]

Glad to hear the good news. Keep strong Matt!

[speedminded]

Got news, Matt's been drinking and eating solid food tonight

[mach1girl]

Hamby & I visited with Matt tonight and ya'll he is doing AWESOME! which is great news. Very talkative. Still no official news on the middle of his back but we should hopefully know more tomorrow. Hamby and Matt's dad went back first and then Matt's mom and I second. He is cutting up and making jokes, smiling and laughing. One of the 1st things Matt asked me when i got up to him was "Anything posted on IA?" I said "eh a few things" and laughed, then said "can you say tons of threads from all your friends and then some wanting to make sure you are ok." I told him Jason is keeping everyone updated and you have tons of posts on your myspace! He said really and laughed and said that is very cool. I said Matt you have a ton of people wanting to see you, so we need you to stay strong so you can come hang out with everyone. He does have a lot of questions some i couldn't answer. And I apologize we(hamby &I) haven't had the opportunity to meet most of you so I wasn't able to tell him who did what etc.

On visiting and getting with the family....Here's where they can use help. Over the next couple days they will still want to leave visits to a minimum. They have asked for a few more days. At that point Jason or I will make an annoucement. They are sooo grateful of all the support that he is receiving from everyone and can't believe all the great friends that have stepped up to help. With that they are still very exhausted and inundated with phone calls. They know folks want to get in and see him but have asked for some time to get him a little more comfortable. The important thing is that he does not get bombarded and overwhelmed with a ton of people at once and then it tappers off when he needs us the most, getting OUT of the hospital and back walking and hanging out with us again. He still has a tough road ahead of him and tons of therapy

So look for 2 announcements from Jason or Me.

1. He is in a room(what the room number is etc) can recieve Cards, Flowers, balloons, what you want to send him.

2. when the family opens up visitation.

Ya'll are awesome for being so supportive of Matt!

Thank you
M1G & WIKDLX

[B18c-rex]

Glad to hear he is making a quick recovery ... talked to him the morning and afternoon of that day he is a really cool cat to talk to.

[The Ren]

Thank you three for keeping us updated on him.. Its alot more comforting to know that I can count on you three to keep us in the know.. you rock!

[Brady]

Thank god. Please let me know when i can go see him. I was probably the last person to talk to him before the accident. I was standing next to him honestly a minute before then i left.

[CodyW]

really glad to hear he's doing better, hope the improvements continue

[AtifSajid]

Sweet to hear he is doing better!!! Thats just awesome news!

[Brett]

I am so glad Matt is making improvements by the day!! Great news to hear going into the holiday weekend. He will be in my thoughts this weekend.

Has the driver come to see him? I only ask because I would like to think he is getting through this okay as well.

[speedminded]

I am so glad Matt is making improvements by the day!! Great news to hear going into the holiday weekend. He will be in my thoughts this weekend.

Has the driver come to see him? I only ask because I would like to think he is getting through this okay as well.

Nope, the drivers mother stopped by the hospital and wanted to see Matt but it couldn't have been at a worse time. Matt was in ICU and his parents didn't know what the next step was and she was requested let them be for now. Not meaning to be rude but it may have been differant if it was the driver or even the father but not someone that wasn't involved

[Brett]

I fully understand

[melisme0]

aw in my prayers matty

[The Ren]

I got a call from Hamby.. apparently some people have shown up today and let themselves into ICU and Matts parents arn't very happy. They have asked me to make this post to reinterate they do not want people coming to visit Matt in ICU, and would really appreciate people waiting until he is in a regular room before they open up visitation.. PLEASE PLEASE have enough respect to wait until he is in a room.. I know I want to see him too.. but right now we need to focus on getting him better.

-Ren

[HiPSI]

Nope, the drivers mother stopped by the hospital and wanted to see Matt but it couldn't have been at a worse time. Matt was in ICU and his parents didn't know what the next step was and she was requested let them be for now. Not meaning to be rude but it may have been differant if it was the driver or even the father but not someone that wasn't involved

you can't be too harsh on the kid not being there with his mom... it would be hell trying to face the guy you feel at fault for putting in the hospital.

[Ran]

Good to hear he's doing well. Here's hoping for a quick recovery.

[The Ren]

Just got a call from Janice and Hamby.. The tubes have been removed and he is breathing on his own. He is eating solid food and doing very well. The Spinal surgon has not yet been in to see him, so therefor he is not out of the woods and cleared for visitors yet. Friday they will have an update on visitation. Due to some irregularitys in blood pressure, the Doctors have now stepped in and made it VERY CLEAR that he should be not bombared with visitors when it is open and should be spread out so as not to cause anymore stress on him. The Family has asked me to put a scheduale together once visitation has been opened so we can coordinate visits, so each of us can have more quality time with Matt.. I can say for myself I am very anxious to get to see him as I have not had the chance yet. I will have more information on Friday and will post an update.. his parents have asked me to thank everyone again and wish you all a happy and healthy thanksgiving.

-Ren

[speedminded]

^^^ yeah, what she said. ^^^

Matt called me today when i was on the way to the hospital. That was the creepiest best feeling ever...can't even be explained

[Fr33way]

Glad to hear he is doing better, my thoughts are with him.

[QuickBrick]

Thanks Ren...

[Nitro]

Just got a call from Janice and Hamby.. The tubes have been removed and he is breathing on his own. He is eating solid food and doing very well. The Spinal surgon has not yet been in to see him, so therefor he is not out of the woods and cleared for visitors yet. Friday they will have an update on visitation. Due to some irregularitys in blood pressure, the Doctors have now stepped in and made it VERY CLEAR that he should be not bombared with visitors when it is open and should be spread out so as not to cause anymore stress on him. The Family has asked me to put a scheduale together once visitation has been opened so we can coordinate visits, so each of us can have more quality time with Matt.. I can say for myself I am very anxious to get to see him as I have not had the chance yet. I will have more information on Friday and will post an update.. his parents have asked me to thank everyone again and wish you all a happy and healthy thanksgiving.

-Ren

preciate the update Karen........

[The Ren]

Anytime guys.. Since Janice and Hamby are out of town for the holiday I figured I would continue to update since I know everyone has been keeping close eye on this thread...

[TeeJay]

EXTREMELY glad to hear he is doing better, STAY UP MATT!!

[HeLLo iM iZzY]

Glad hes allright. Accidents like this suck.

[The Ren]

Good news!! Just got a call from Janice and Matt’s spine has been CLEARED!!! He still has some problems with his eyes, but the doctors are very happy with how he has progressed. He has now been moved into a room and is available for visits. His doctors have asked that he only have 2-3 people AT MOST at a time and keep visits 30-40 minutes at a time. We definatly want to respect the doctors’ authority and Matt’s health and do what they have asked, as the doctors have said they will cut off ALL visitation if people do not follow the guidelines they have put forth. As I mentioned before I will go ahead and make a schedule for visits for the next 4 days. Please PM me with the times you would like to visit and I will update the list as the PM’s come in.
If you'd like to send flowers or card he is in 6B room 50 at Grady memorial hospital. The phone number there is 404-616-8409.



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[Brady]

karen put me in a spot and let me know. thanks.

[The Ren]

What day/time is best for you? Once I get tommorow filled I will be giving the list to his parents so they know who to expect..