Cyclist seriously injured in Berwyn - The Chainlink2024-03-29T06:31:04Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/cyclist-seriously-injured-in-berwyn?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A624427&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have not been able to keep…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-05:2211490:Comment:7776912013-12-05T01:37:55.406Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>I have not been able to keep from wondering throughout this whole saga-- there are many references to Physical and Speech Therapy but did he never receive any Occupational Therapy? I'd think that would be a priority. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Leighton Shell said:</cite></p>
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<p>I have not been able to keep from wondering throughout this whole saga-- there are many references to Physical and Speech Therapy but did he never receive any Occupational Therapy? I'd think that would be a priority. <br/> <br/> <cite>Leighton Shell said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/cyclist-seriously-injured-in-berwyn?page=12&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A777776&x=1#2211490Comment777649"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Here are a few of the updates from the past few months...</p>
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<p>July 27</p>
<p>We had a bit of a scare on Thursday night when Justin had a focal seizure. It lasted only 5 minutes, but we went to the ER at Loyola University Medical Center that night to get him checked out. We ended up staying there overnight until Friday afternoon. Luckily, they found nothing that needed to be done surgically. Justin kept his sense of humor through the night and did his best ET impression.</p>
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<p>July 30</p>
<p>Woo hoo! Justin got his new wheelchair today! It's more comfortable for him and easier for me to maneuver. It's a win win.</p>
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<p>August 8</p>
<p>Justin is practicing leaning forward and sitting up straight! He also asked for this book (about the Black Death) and started reading it out loud. His reading has really improved!</p>
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<p>August 20</p>
<p>Justin passed his video swallowing test! Now he can drink regular beverages without thickener. Woo hoo!</p>
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<p>August 25</p>
<p>Unfortunately Justin is in the hospital today. The doctors discovered a blood clot in his left leg. He's doing just fine and he will be treated with blood thinners. Fingers crossed that he will be able to go home tomorrow.</p>
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<p>October 29</p>
<p>Justin graduated from the RIC rehab program last week. He will now be doing a home exercise program and outpatient physical therapy twice a week. Here he is doing his stander exercises.</p>
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<p>November15</p>
<p>Justin practiced sitting up in bed and transferring to his wheelchair TWICE today!</p>
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<p>And then the one I posted yesterday with the Litegait thing.</p>
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</blockquote> Yeah, Justin! Congratulations…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-04:2211490:Comment:7777762013-12-04T21:27:50.371ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Yeah, Justin! Congratulations on all that progress. Thank you, Leighton, for the more recent update.</p>
<p>Yeah, Justin! Congratulations on all that progress. Thank you, Leighton, for the more recent update.</p> Here are a few of the updates…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-04:2211490:Comment:7776492013-12-04T20:14:21.189ZLeighton Shellhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LeightonShell
<p>Here are a few of the updates from the past few months...</p>
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<p>July 27</p>
<p>We had a bit of a scare on Thursday night when Justin had a focal seizure. It lasted only 5 minutes, but we went to the ER at Loyola University Medical Center that night to get him checked out. We ended up staying there overnight until Friday afternoon. Luckily, they found nothing that needed to be done surgically. Justin kept his sense of humor through the night and did his best ET impression.…</p>
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<p>Here are a few of the updates from the past few months...</p>
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<p>July 27</p>
<p>We had a bit of a scare on Thursday night when Justin had a focal seizure. It lasted only 5 minutes, but we went to the ER at Loyola University Medical Center that night to get him checked out. We ended up staying there overnight until Friday afternoon. Luckily, they found nothing that needed to be done surgically. Justin kept his sense of humor through the night and did his best ET impression.</p>
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<p>July 30</p>
<p>Woo hoo! Justin got his new wheelchair today! It's more comfortable for him and easier for me to maneuver. It's a win win.</p>
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<p>August 8</p>
<p>Justin is practicing leaning forward and sitting up straight! He also asked for this book (about the Black Death) and started reading it out loud. His reading has really improved!</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35251069?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35251069?profile=original" width="300" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>August 20</p>
<p>Justin passed his video swallowing test! Now he can drink regular beverages without thickener. Woo hoo!</p>
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<p>August 25</p>
<p>Unfortunately Justin is in the hospital today. The doctors discovered a blood clot in his left leg. He's doing just fine and he will be treated with blood thinners. Fingers crossed that he will be able to go home tomorrow.</p>
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<p>October 29</p>
<p>Justin graduated from the RIC rehab program last week. He will now be doing a home exercise program and outpatient physical therapy twice a week. Here he is doing his stander exercises.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35251111?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35251111?profile=original" width="300" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>November15</p>
<p>Justin practiced sitting up in bed and transferring to his wheelchair TWICE today!</p>
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<p>And then the one I posted yesterday with the Litegait thing.</p> Anne, did you not see the las…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-04:2211490:Comment:7774492013-12-04T16:24:52.973ZLisa Curciohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LisaCurcio
<p>Anne, did you not see the last post on the previous page or were you looking for more information? The post does not give a lot of detail, but seems to say that he is progressing well, although not able to work. And, of course, they still need any financial help they can get.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Anne Alt said:…</cite></p>
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<p>Anne, did you not see the last post on the previous page or were you looking for more information? The post does not give a lot of detail, but seems to say that he is progressing well, although not able to work. And, of course, they still need any financial help they can get.<br/> <br/> <cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/cyclist-seriously-injured-in-berwyn?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A624427&page=12#2211490Comment777442"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>When I pass through that intersection and area, it's almost always on East, not 26th. East is generally narrow enough to minimize speeding.<br/><br/>It would be great if we could get another update here on how Justin has been doing in the last few months.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks. I seem to pass the ar…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-04:2211490:Comment:7773352013-12-04T00:33:34.316Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Thanks. I seem to pass the area around 26th and East more and more, and I always think about Justin.</p>
<p>I avoid 26th usually, but E/W traffic definitely speeds on 25th to the point that it's next to impossible to cross at an uncontrolled intersection much of the time.</p>
<p>Thanks. I seem to pass the area around 26th and East more and more, and I always think about Justin.</p>
<p>I avoid 26th usually, but E/W traffic definitely speeds on 25th to the point that it's next to impossible to cross at an uncontrolled intersection much of the time.</p> Thanks for the photo. I don'…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-03:2211490:Comment:7774112013-12-03T23:54:01.902ZLisa Curciohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LisaCurcio
<p>Thanks for the photo. I don't "do" facebook, but I did just get Kim's GoFundMe post, and was glad for the reminder.</p>
<p>Thanks for the photo. I don't "do" facebook, but I did just get Kim's GoFundMe post, and was glad for the reminder.</p> One year ago today...
Here…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-03:2211490:Comment:7775852013-12-03T22:46:43.185ZLeighton Shellhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LeightonShell
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<p>One year ago today...</p>
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<p>Here is an update Kim just made to the <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/1om2b4" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a> page for Justin.</p>
<blockquote><p class="ud_text geo">One year ago today, I was riding the train on my way home from work, completely unaware that my life was about to change forever....<br></br><br></br> Since the accident, Justin has progressed by leaps and bounds. His recovery has surpassed the expectations of his doctors and he has made me…</p>
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<p>One year ago today...</p>
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<p>Here is an update Kim just made to the <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/1om2b4" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a> page for Justin.</p>
<blockquote><p class="ud_text geo">One year ago today, I was riding the train on my way home from work, completely unaware that my life was about to change forever....<br/><br/> Since the accident, Justin has progressed by leaps and bounds. His recovery has surpassed the expectations of his doctors and he has made me very proud. <br/><br/> Unfortunately, we have not received the settlement from the insurance company yet and we are still having a hard time making ends meet. We would both greatly appreciate any help you can give.</p>
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<p class="ud_text geo">Here is a photo Kim also recently posted a week or two ago...</p>
<blockquote><p class="ud_text geo">Today at rehab Justin used the Litegait to practice bearing weight on both legs. With the therapist moving his left leg, he was able to walk across the room while holding most of his weight up. Amazing job!</p>
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<p class="ud_text geo">I know the people here at Chainlink have been very supportive before, so I wanted to give you a quick update. I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while.</p> I thought a lot about Justin…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-24:2211490:Comment:7326232013-07-24T15:11:23.466ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
<p>I thought a lot about Justin on my ride home yesterday....what it was like for him when he was hit and what he is dealing with now. </p>
<p>I thought a lot about Justin on my ride home yesterday....what it was like for him when he was hit and what he is dealing with now. </p> Thanks for the updates and re…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-24:2211490:Comment:7326032013-07-24T13:47:07.493ZSteve Courtrighthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SteveCourtright
<p>Thanks for the updates and reminder! </p>
<p>Thanks for the updates and reminder! </p> Thanks for sharing all the gr…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-24:2211490:Comment:7324682013-07-24T12:07:36.278ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Thanks for sharing all the great news about Justin's recovery. I donated again.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing all the great news about Justin's recovery. I donated again.</p>