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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Aug 21, 2007 - 12:45pm PT
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when that guy posts here, he always sounds psyched! Get well soon Rob!
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murcy
climber
San Fran Cisco
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Aug 21, 2007 - 03:49pm PT
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glad to hear he's doing better!
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Gene
climber
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Aug 21, 2007 - 09:35pm PT
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From a Summitpost.org post:
I just called the hospital to ask Rob for permission to share a few of the details. He told the nurse he was sure I would use "good and wise judgement". Well, I hope this meets with his approval:
On the way to Yosemite last Thursday night Rob swerved to avoid a deer and lost control of his car. He told me that he broke three cervical vertebrae in the accident. A surgery to repair the damage last Friday seems to have been successful, though it will take some time to know for sure. Other than that (as if that wasn't enough!) he does not appear to have suffered any other serious injuries.
He was very fortunate in that the person driving behind him was an EMT, who rushed to his assistance. She stabilized his neck until emergency personnel were on the scene.
He is recovering quite well, and will likely be transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Santa Clara (near where he lives) in the next few days. How long he will be there before being allowed home is unknown, nor is it known how long or how complete his recovery will be.
As I said in my previous post, Rob really appreciates the good vibes people are sending him, so let's keep it up.
GM Edit:
Apparently the folks at the hospital have had him stand up, albeit, briefly and causing pain. Reports on SP state that he has been sitting up as well.
I hope that this means no permanent neurological damage, but time will tell.
He’s a good lad who has always been psyched for the hills and very pleasant with his interactions with others.
I only know him from exchanging beta emails and such. I’ll see him tomorrow if things work out.
My daughter is crew chief of the Wednesday night candy-stripers at his hospital. She assures me that she will put a note in the log so that Rob will get VIP treatment from the teen aged female volunteers.
That should keep him in the hospital several months. ;)
Godspeed Rob!
GM
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Aug 21, 2007 - 10:17pm PT
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Encouraging news through rough times ... best wishes to Rob.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Aug 22, 2007 - 01:21am PT
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Never met him but from his posts he seems like he really loves the rock and mountains, and was always stoked to go out and get stuff done.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Sending out some positive vibes your way Rob.
I'm sure some hunter will come along and bring some karma down on the deer that did this to ya :)
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Spencer Adkisson
Mountain climber
Reno, NV
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Aug 22, 2007 - 02:46am PT
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Channeling posi vibes to you Rob. Both you and the deer live to romp and frolic another day. Nice one! Now just heal 'er up. =)
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Aug 22, 2007 - 11:52am PT
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So glad you're recovering so well Rob! Rockcritter (Debbi) and I were so relieved when Miguel and Tina told us you were improving! So cool to see all the peeps from this board and SP (summitpost.org) passing along their positive vibes to you. Real community!! We extend our hearts to you and pray for your fast recovery. Bard/Harrington awaits!! :)
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WanderlustMD
Trad climber
Lanham MD
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Aug 22, 2007 - 12:17pm PT
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Sending as many positive vibes as possible, horrible news... :-(
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mister t
climber
nowhere special
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Aug 22, 2007 - 12:38pm PT
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WOW- Positive thoughts for you man- the wife and I wish you the best on a healthy recovery.
An EMT in the car behind you and VIP treatment from female nurses- it could be worse!!!
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Gene
climber
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Aug 22, 2007 - 11:40pm PT
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I just got back from seeing Rob. He is in good spirits considering. He appreciates all the prayers, good wishes and psychic energy people are sending his way.
GM
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davidji
Social climber
CA
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Aug 23, 2007 - 12:23am PT
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I saw Rob's name in the last summit register I signed. Hoping he gets many more.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Aug 23, 2007 - 12:30am PT
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Don't think we've ever met, Rob. So glad to hear you're already standing. So soon after, I think that bodes very well for a fast and complete recovery. My thoughts are with you, man.
-Jello
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scuffy b
climber
The deck above the 5
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Aug 23, 2007 - 11:51am PT
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Best of luck, Rob.
The mountains are waiting to see you again.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Aug 23, 2007 - 12:41pm PT
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Sending you good vibes man. Heal fast!
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Gene
climber
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Aug 24, 2007 - 06:29pm PT
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I’m bumping this thread to give updated news. Rob is now (Friday afternoon) having a second surgery to reinforce the work that was done immediately after he was medivaced to Modesto last week. Prognosis is good. When I first saw him a few days ago I was reluctant to shake his hand – you never know what to do when someone has a spinal cord injury. He proceeded to grab my hand and bust my knuckles. All extremities are talking well to each other and to his brain. He appreciates tremendously all the good wishes and prayers people are sending him. Keep it up. You are never so alone as when you are in his condition.
Odds are he will be transferred to a rehab facility near his home next week. I will miss him. Because I live five minutes from the hospital, I can pop in a couple of times a day to hang out with him. For someone with a busted neck, he has the most incredibly positive attitude. He is a fine person.
Godspeed Rob!
GM
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Aug 24, 2007 - 06:39pm PT
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Glad to hear that Rob is doing well!
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Indianclimber
climber
Las Vegas
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Aug 24, 2007 - 07:57pm PT
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Thanks Gene
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bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Aug 29, 2007 - 09:47am PT
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Rob,
Just heard about your accident. I can relate man...our thoughts are with you for a full recovery. Take it slow and hang tough - everything will work out in due time.
If you need anything let us know...we are all pulling for you!
Godspeed, JB
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the Fet
Knackered climber
A bivy sack in the secret campground
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Aug 29, 2007 - 11:56am PT
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I hope you get well soon rhyang.
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rhyang
Ice climber
SJC
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Sep 14, 2007 - 02:21pm PT
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Thanks to everyone for the good wishes, visits, cards, etc. :D
I have been in the spinal cord rehab unit of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose since 30-Aug. This place is pretty nice - they have a rehab gym (weights, stationary bikes, etc) and some other facilities. I am getting better at using a wheelchair and have been practicing walking with a physical therapist. My left leg and left arm/fingers are still weak, but with luck it's just a matter of time (climbing next year ?)
Tentatively I'm scheduled to go home on the 4th of October, but it could be sooner, depending on progress. I'll be in outpatient therapy for a while, but things are generally coming together.
The rehab gym has a computer which I am using to post here :) My geeky livelihood is such that consider it rehab to be using it for some period each day, as long as I use the mouse with my left hand, lol.
Mail sent to Memorial Hospital in Modesto was forwarded to my home address in SJ, and a friend brought it to me. Thanks so much for the card John - I do not feel worthy, but it brings up my spirit nonetheless. Jeff, I also just got the llama :D
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