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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Oct 15, 2014 - 09:17pm PT
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i expect to die tomorrow every day
and i live gawdamn as such.
scott doesn't tip toe thru;
it just aint right style.
he will author the best recovery possible.
he alone is driving and based on the tracks
he's laid thus far i'm sure that his efforts
will valiantly yield proud results.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 15, 2014 - 10:11pm PT
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Talked to my friend Dave (Scott's workmate) tonight and can offer this update.
Cozzy is still heavily sedated and as Largo said, they're trying to slowly bring him up.
He opened his eyes briefly but he's still a long ways away.
Apparently the swelling on his face is pretty much down and "he looks just like Coz again".
All the major orthopedic work is done except for his right arm and wrist and the're going to do that soon.
Although there's cautious optimism about his brain function, "he's not out of the woods yet".
His family thinks it's still too soon for visitors but will give us the word as soon as possible.
He faces a long recovery and while we all believe in his strength, the future remains uncertain and he's going to need our support.
Positive thoughts and best wishes for a righteous Coz.
PB
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:12am PT
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Thanks for the update Perry, sending my best wishes his way.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:25am PT
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Thanks for the updates John and Perry.
Coz- Aquired Brain Injuries suck bro! I hope you are using this downtime to heal that noggin. Keep fighting brother. The effort you put in now will pay off double in the end. I am sending healing vibes for you.
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Aurora Colorado
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:43am PT
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Thanks for keeping us updated. I keep checking for news that he's going to be ok.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:52am PT
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Ahh damn. It is indeed hard to be patient.
+10 for k man.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Oct 16, 2014 - 09:20am PT
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Don't forget that aside from a traumatic brain injury, Cos sufered some very grave compound (open) fractures, including both tib/fib of lower leg and a compound femur. And an open fracture above his right wrist (plus a terribly fracrturd wrist) that is still awaiting repairs because the house guy wouldn't touch it. And that's not to mention all the work done rebuilding his grill. Any of those ortho injuries would be enough to keep a good man or woman down for a solid year, if not more.
So our friend is bad off indeed, so we need to check our expectations.
JL
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 09:59am PT
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I am looking for an update everyday, waiting for news about your progress.
I will be looking a year from now, when this thread won't on page 1. From life expereinces, it stays hard as people move on to the latest issues and see that you are going to live.
He will need support for a long time. He won't ask for it. A little reminder to his best friends to keep him in your life when he won't be lurking in the usual places. The isolation from the people and places you love can hurt as much as the accident. Look at all the ex-athletes who "retire" and then struggle when their life has altered so much, the routine and social scene so different.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Oct 16, 2014 - 10:18am PT
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JL.... thank you for the update.
Coz is on tough mo fo.... lookin fwd to seeing him climbing.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Oct 16, 2014 - 11:53am PT
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Thanks for the reality check, JL. Seamstress, I agree. Have experienced having friends (friends?) go on without me when my life changed. Scott will need to be front and center with everyone, even if he can't keep up at first.
Praying and still lighting the candle every morning when I get up.
Lynne
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 16, 2014 - 05:26pm PT
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hey there say, seamstress...
as to this quote...
Oct 16, 2014 - 09:59am PT
I am looking for an update everyday, waiting for news about your progress.
I will be looking a year from now, when this thread won't on page 1. From life expereinces, it stays hard as people move on to the latest issues and see that you are going to live.
He will need support for a long time. He won't ask for it. A little reminder to his best friends to keep him in your life when he won't be lurking in the usual places. The isolation from the people and places you love can hurt as much as the accident. Look at all the ex-athletes who "retire" and then struggle when their life has altered so much, the routine and social scene so different.
very wise, and well said...
i try to share, on 'awareness' months, about head injury issues and such...
but it holds true, as to any injuries that keep one out of the main stream:
IF you don't have a good circle of 'functioning love' friends,
the injured DO get left along the way-side...
starting a whole new path, without your 'usual folks around' is very very empty and strange, and enough to make one feel forgotten... :(
FOR SCOTT:
say, scott... climber folks, here, well knit, and long knowing, as to being your friends, ARE here... some may have to be busy, due to work and family, but MANY MANY are 'open trail' and
REACH out and let them know when you are ready for company...
and:
company will come... >:D<
for largo, as to your quote:
hey there say, john... this is very well needed, good post...
the general public, really has no idea... thank you for sharing:
While we cannot know what the future holds, it is unrealistic to think once the fog wears off, Scott will sit up and start talking. Rather he will likely have to fight his way back into consciousness and self awareness by way of a long rehab.
If there is any good news here, it's that people can and routinely do return from traumatic brain injuries. But it takes time. And our friend took one hell of a blow to the front of his head.
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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Oct 16, 2014 - 05:35pm PT
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Best wishes for your continued and complete recovery!
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 16, 2014 - 06:08pm PT
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Cos suffered some very grave compound (open) fractures
This so painful to read.
Coz was such a great guy to me and our many crazy times together while he lived in Yosemite.
The guy never ceased to make me laugh every day.
Now he's all broken and in serious pain.
Hideous .....
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 11:40pm PT
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He may be broken right now, but what makes Coz...Coz, is in his DNA. He will recover...hopefully up to the 100% mark. It will take a long time as he took a serious grounder. The key is not to forget HIM 2yrs from now when the healing and resuming of normal life will be in full effect. I don't know the man but I hope to be in his hood sometime in the near future. A short visit from a friendly rando. Drop off some home cooked meals, take out the trash, whatever is needed. Of course..talk some shet about climbing.
In the meantime, sending good vibes Coz!!
Mike
Very well said. Let's also not forget that he may be out of work for a while too. He may need a lot of support.
Keep us posted Largo, Chief, and everybody else.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 17, 2014 - 06:57am PT
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A great idea was put forward for communicating our support for Coz.
Most of us have smart phones now and we can send Coz videos.
Ms. Chief and I made a couple in El Cap Meadows yesterday with Middle and El Cap as backgrounds.
The challenge will be not clogging Cozzy's phone with video files.
Would it be possible to do something here on ST?
Maybe someone could help us organize posting get well videos in a way that Coz can go through them easily as often as he wants.
Throwing it out there.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Oct 17, 2014 - 04:10pm PT
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Wouldn't a 'Scott Cosgrove Get-Well Thread' do the job. Videos and pics only please.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 17, 2014 - 04:37pm PT
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hey there say, ... for scotts sister and family:
if they can read this, or someone can share:
i been thinking about scott, as to this 'waking up and thrashing about'...
and it makes me sad, for him... :(
i was wondering, if there may be something, or some way to help soothe him, as the sedation wears off...
i mean:
many times after brain injury, i know, folks do not remember what happened, as to accidents, etc... (later, some folks even think, they are fine--it is a tricky, thing, the brain)...
BUT IN some cases, the brain does remember, and even deeper, like subconsciously, as to reaction...
so what i am wondering, if this:
could it be that as he wakes up, the fall shock of falling could be playing through his mind, and if someone is there, perhaps to soothe with words, such as:
we got you... we GOT you know... relax, your's safe now...
we 'caught you'... etc etc...
COULD??? this help him through that... ????
perhaps, one could try????
or, perhaps, he is just FEELING stuck:
that as we all know, can cause a 'panic', and more-so, if one is all druggy... perhaps someone, an intimate team, family, etc,
can try a 'ten times say it' --to make a NEW BRAIN THOUGHT...
to grow as to habit, saying:
hang on, relax, we are fixing you up...
relax, bones are mending, that's why your stuck...
i don't know, just something...
brain really LIKE something to ANCHOR onto...
it is really important and:
the 'say it ten times' etc... well, you know...
or make it into a SOOTHING song...
it soothes, babies, as they learn TO TRUST...
and it also, teaches new lessons...
(you know, one two buckle my shoe, etc, like sesame street
stuff, as to brain repetition... )
praying for AN ANCHOR,for scott...
edit:
oh my, a friend and i were talking today, about brain injuries, and it reminded me:
i neglected to add:
sometimes, too, seizures can be causing someone to
thrash, when they wake up from sedation as well,
it would all depend on the nature of injuries, etc, but i
would think doctors would know then, as they are watching
to see what is going on at these times...
so i was just addressing, 'in general'
sure hope it is not anything serious, as they
try to wake him up... :(
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Oct 17, 2014 - 07:08pm PT
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Maybe a Facebook page, Perry?
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa
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Oct 17, 2014 - 07:47pm PT
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That's a great suggestion Neebee. It's well documented now that many people in a coma or under anesthesia do hear what's being said and remember it afterwards. Positive reinforcement is really important!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Oct 18, 2014 - 11:36pm PT
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Scott, just want to let you know I saw the past owner of Crossroads tonight at a birthday party for one of your friends. She does not post on the Taco and had no idea what happened to you. She's sending yo much love and gigantic wishes for a speedy recovery.
Hang Tough, Mr. King of Kool. So very many are pulling for you and missing you big time. Love, Peace and Joy.........lynnie
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