blair700 0 #26 December 3, 2003 Any updates on Jim's condition?? Is he out of surgery and 'awake' yet??? Thanks Blair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base704 0 #27 December 3, 2003 QuoteAny updates on Jim's condition?? Is he out of surgery and 'awake' yet??? Anybody heard anything?You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyp 0 #28 December 3, 2003 The doctors keeping Jim unconscious for at least a couple more days to allow healing to continue. They are going to reconstruct the bones in his face and repair his hip joint during this time. We will not know the extent of the brain damage until they allow him to regain consciousness. The doctors have said that this might not happen until after the weekend. His condition is critical yet stable. Again, we will not know anything until he regains consciousness and Jim can answer questions. HIs wife will let me know as soon as anything develops and I will immediately post it here. Jimmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #29 December 5, 2003 We just received an email from Judy Guyer, Jim's wife, and I wanted to share the following excerpts with you all here. I was not in Moab, just wanted to share the good news from his home state, and give many thanks to all the folks who were there. Take care Blair "He has had all of the needed surgeries and the prognosis is very good." "I have received the messages that have been sent and have relayed your good wishes to Jim. Today he nodded his head so I know he has heard." "Jim's fellow jumpers attended to him so quickly and so well they they have helped tremendously in the good results Jim is experiencing now. My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your caring concern." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #30 December 5, 2003 Vibes for a full & speedy recovery. Did Jim land under canopy ? or was it a ride down the wall ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #31 December 6, 2003 His canopy remained inflated.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #32 December 9, 2003 Anybody heard anything new about Jim? How do ya like it Johnny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #33 December 12, 2003 wanted to bump this up to see if anyone has more news on jim. i've known jim since he was going thru aff and just wanted to make sure he's improving... thanks guys, arlo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyp 0 #34 December 13, 2003 Marta and I went to see Jim yesterday at LDS hospital in Salt Lake City. He is doing really great considering the severity of the accident. They have fixed his hip and facial bones. He looks very much the same with a bit of bruising still evident. He was on his way to physical therapy when we arrived. He is getting up and hand walking down the parallel bars, without putting weight on his injured left hip. He doesn't remember being at the Turkey boogie or the accident, which is quite normal with a brain injury of this nature to have lost the recent short term. He is still confused as to why he is in Salt Lake and what happened. He recognized us and wanted to talk but he has had a breathing tube down his throat for so long that it was quite difficult for him, more of a whisper. His wife Judy is amazing. She is being sooooo strong through this. She understands that Jim may still want to jump and she will be ok with that if he is mentally still sharp. There are good signs of this as when she was cruising him around the hospital in the wheelchair he looked back conspiratorially at her and said, get me out of here! She is living in a residence adjacent to the hospital and is constantly with him. As anyone who has ever been in the hospital or been to see someone, this is very difficult for the visitor and so important for the patient. Your morale suffers and time drags on as you wish for your normal life back. Anyone who would like to help with this situation or has been a friend to Jim, PLEASE take the time to send a get well card or flowers or call the hospital to talk to Judy, she needs the support, although you would never guess it to see her or to talk to her. Thanks, Jimmy P. Contact information for Jim: LDS hospital 8th Ave & C St. Salt Lake City, Utah 84532 Phone: 801-408-1100 He will be there for at least a couple more weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base570 1 #35 December 13, 2003 Thanks for the update Jimmy. I had gotten a few emails from Judy but hadn't heard anything in the past few days. Lisa called the hopital a few times but they would not tell her any new updates. Flowers have been on standby till he got out of ICU but will go out on Monday. After the incident I didn't have an opportunity to thank everyone who pitched in and helped a brother in trouble. So, thank you). Heal fast Jim... we're thinking about you and Judy. Jason BASE 570 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brothermuff65 0 #36 December 17, 2003 yahoo muff muff muff get well soon jim and HEAL up them bones see you again soontill later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K763 0 #37 December 17, 2003 Hey Jimmy! Hey Marta! I was wondering if there's an update on Jim's condition. Last I heard all his surgeries were complete and he was aware enough to nod his head that he heard the well wishes that were being read to him. Any more news would be appreciated. Thanks, K#763 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
