Durka-Durka-Muhammed-Jihad!!
Mikey's finally hit the step down unit!
He has a sitter with him. He needs it. Medications leave him just confused enough for him to not understand that he can't get out of bed.
As he and his wife were talking last night, she asked him if he had any questions for her. Mikey had only one.
"Do you still love me?"
I told her she should have said, "if you'd been in a coma for another hour or so, probably not." Mrs. Mikey laughed and said she wasn't feeling sassy enough at the time to come up with that. It's hard to be sassy when you're a big puddle of goo because your honey's only question is so damn touching.
I wish I could find a man like that. Well, one who isn't quite so dramatic in his attempt to get attention. (Yes, Mikey, I'm going to tease you endlessly!)
I'm going to call the hospital now and read comments to him over the phone. I think I have enough cough syrup on board to keep me from choking and sputtering too much. I'll blame my sinuses for any moments of weepiness, too.
By the way, Mikey says hi.
To make a donation and/or send get well wishes:
Mad Mikey
c/o SMASH
PO Box 882353
San Diego, CA 92108-2353
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Hey tell Mikey that in my quest to try and keep up with all things SciFi I've managed to poison myself with Stargate. I'm just going to get him the dvd set for Stargate and leave it at that. Too damn confusing.
Best wishes from GA!
|| Posted by Stew, February 10, 2006 06:22 PM ||Hi Mikey! Hurry up and get well-- the world is going crazy!!!
|| Posted by nathalie, February 10, 2006 07:36 PM ||I've been out of touch for a bit. What great news! Please send my best regards.
I find it kind of interesting, looking at his left sidebar, with all of the cartoon crap going on.
In America, you're entitled to Freedom of Speech not Freedom to Not Be Offended.
A man, indeed...
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February 09, 2006
Duck Season
I've been fighting yet another sinus/inner ear infection and will not go to the hospital until I am positive I have nothing to pass along to Mikey and his family.
Thus, updates will be provided when I get them from Mrs. Mikey.
From yesterday's phone call:
Mikey and the Mrs. were talking and Mikey kept asking if she saw the duck.
"Where?"
"Behind that guy!"
"I don't see a duck."
"It's right there, behind the guy."
"Okay. I believe you're seeing a duck behind the guy, honey."
Some of Mikey's meds are bringing along hallucinations. That's not unusual. If he's still having them without the meds, I'll worry. Or if Mrs. Mikey starts seeing things...I'd definitely worry then!
Things are moving slowly, as expected. He's still in the ICU and it's a good place for him to be. The bone flap, the lines, the fact that he has a long way to go - I can't imagine a better place for him to receive care. The next stop would likely be a step down unit. He'd continue to receive close monitoring, but not be stuck in ICU.
22 days of unconsciousness. Brain surgery. Machines breathing for you. You don't just jump right out of bed after that.
But he's back.
And it's duck season.
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Duck season - Thath's desthpicable. But yea that Mikey continues to progress. Wonder why he saw a duck, rather than, say, a chicken? Will he come back with a whole raft of "why did the duck cross the road jokes" that came to him in altered consciousness? That would be something to read.
|| Posted by Cait, February 9, 2006 10:52 AM ||What, No Code Pinko Elephants? LOL!
It sounds like Mikey will be back to blogging anytime now!
I'm glad things are progressing positively!
|| Posted by Tetzman, February 9, 2006 12:10 PM ||Welcome Back Mikey. Sounds like you could use one of thise Nintendo guns :)
|| Posted by caltechgirl, February 9, 2006 04:42 PM ||Sounds like a good recovery is in progress!
|| Posted by Stan, February 9, 2006 08:39 PM ||I am anticipating his comeback...
Every day we get a little bit more in the return of Mikey. It sounds like he's getting excellent care. If only they could keep the ducks out of his room! :-)
|| Posted by nathalie, February 9, 2006 08:42 PM ||Rabbit season!
|| Posted by Yogimus, February 9, 2006 09:28 PM ||Duck season!
|| Posted by Da Goddess, February 10, 2006 12:03 AM ||Thank you for keeping all posted on MM's progress. I was reading you via Bou to Caltech. Now I come to MM straight from Boudicca's place. You're doing a wonderful job. Hope your cold lightens up.
Our prayers continue for Mickey and family.
|| Posted by h~, February 10, 2006 07:39 AM ||Never been a hunter myself, but go gett'm Mickey.
oops...Mikey not mickey typo slip...walking away with held bowed in shame
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February 05, 2006
Off the Vent
Mikey was being weaned off the vent. A gradual thing, giving his body a chance to take over basic functions without stressing his entire system.
Until last night, that is.
Apparently, Mikey'd had enough of the ventilator and ripped out the tubing before the docs could.
He is awake.
Yes. HE IS AWAKE!
And talking. Okay, whispering. But, still...
Mikey is awake, communicating, and just as stubborn as ever.
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YAY!
|| Posted by Pixy Misa, February 5, 2006 02:20 PM ||Woo-Hoo!
Awesome!
|| Posted by Tetzman, February 5, 2006 03:23 PM ||YIPPEEEEE! This is excellent news!
Keep it up, Mikey! We're all pulling for you!
|| Posted by nathalie, February 5, 2006 07:46 PM ||Go Mikey go!
|| Posted by Chet, February 5, 2006 08:21 PM ||Thank G_d!!!!!
|| Posted by Jude, February 5, 2006 08:37 PM ||Mikey,
|| Posted by ruthie, February 5, 2006 10:08 PM ||This is the best news ever. To you Mikey, Amy and your daughter...our best wishes for a continued speedy recovery. Did you wake up liberal? LOL. We love you, friend.
Ruthie and Scroff
::speechless::
You go Mikey!!!!
|| Posted by Light & Dark, February 5, 2006 11:23 PM ||Yeehaw! Great news.
|| Posted by Cait, February 6, 2006 04:54 AM ||So glad to hear he's still an uppity SOB :~)
|| Posted by Victor, February 6, 2006 06:58 AM ||We took Mrs. Mikey and Mini-Mikey out to lunch yesterday (after chasing Code Pink away from Balboa Naval Hospital). I brought my recorder, and she gave us a recap of the past week.
Listen here.
|| Posted by SMASH, February 6, 2006 07:25 AM ||Way to go, Big Mikey!! You are so loved and many, many prayers are being said for you. Keep on keepin' on!!
|| Posted by Karen, February 6, 2006 08:42 AM ||There ya go Mikey!! Stubborn old goat!! We're so glad to have you back :) :) :)
~Gracie
|| Posted by Gracie, February 6, 2006 01:55 PM ||cool you keep fighting them mikey ,you need to be home with the family not laid up in some hospital.go mikey go. semper fi from an old ground pounder. j
|| Posted by j, February 6, 2006 04:37 PM ||Now that is good news. We're pulling for you in Texas, too, Mikey.
CS
|| Posted by Captain Sunshine, February 6, 2006 06:06 PM ||Who is paying his bills?
|| Posted by Yogimus, February 8, 2006 01:45 PM ||Yogimus...
Right now, no one. Mrs. Mikey works very hard but the reality is that this family has had their income literally cut by more than half. The bills however, have NOT been cut. A fund has been set up (http://www.indepundit.com/archive2/2006/01/contacting_help.html#) to help offset some of the every day living expenses and bills.
Any help anyone can give would be deeply appreciated by all of us who love this family. The situation isn't going to get any easier for a long time to come. Thanks for asking...
And to anyone who has donated, THANK YOU. Mrs. Mikey and Mini Mikey can't express their gratitude adequately because it's so deep.
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