Get Well Soon Jonsie :)

[Cleoriff]

Some of you will know that our Jonsie/Steve  (one of the longest serving members of this forum and friend to many) .....was involved in a serious car accident in Thailand on Monday 20th February. He suffered head, chest and leg injuries and was being nursed on a ventilator

Due to the instability of his condition and the fact we weren't sure of the prognosis. I didn't post openly.. even though I had 'written' permission from the family.

Instead I contacted a lot of people via private message and other routes. It was agreed by myself and O2 management that I could post when Jonsie's condition started to improve.

Thankfully that day has arrived.

Steve has two sons who travelled to Thailand to be with their dad this weekend. I have received messages (and a picture) showing that he is now off the ventilator, sitting up in bed and managing Jonsie type conversations with his lads. (In between sleeping a lot which will be due to the pain relief he is receiving)

So great news.

If anyone wants to add good wishes please do so on this thread. (Even if you have sent them to me privately before) I will get them to Steve

As a nurse, I firmly believe in medicine and science. Due to the recovery Steve has made since his sons arrival at his bedside ...I also believe in the power of love.  

Continue getting well Steve.

[gmarkj]

Just read that post and I am wondering how you are even awake @jonsie!!!
Having spent a (small) amount of time in hospitals for one thing or another (but nothing anywhere near that), it does not sound like you are receiving what you could say was insufficent care. I don't even think animals would be being treated like that here!
I would suggest you get in contact with the good ol' Supervet to see what he can do for your leg!

And good luck getting shipped back here - I'll see what some friends at DHL logistics can do about getting you crated back over...

[jonsie]

An update

Well tomorrow evening I should be in North Manchester hospital being assessed for admission and treatment. The flight home is going to be very challenging as I still can't get into or out of a wheelchair ♿ unaided. 

I do have a medical team to accompany me to Bangkok airport but I don't know if any special provisions have been made with Finland. 

My son will be driving the ambulance 🚑 that picks me up at Manchester airport and I feel very lucky to have my two boys who have made this possible. 

And not to forget all you guys on here including ALL the admin team, you too @Toby, who have supported and helped me through one of the darkest periods of my life. Thank you guys, there were times I wanted to,  and very nearly did, die. I've come a long way since my sons were told to get to Thailand because I wouldn't survive 24 hours. There is a long way to go but thanks again to everyone for their wonderful support. 

[MI5]

Great news Steve.
All the best for a safe journey.

[Glory1]

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@jonsie wrote:

An update

Well tomorrow evening I should be in North Manchester hospital being assessed for admission and treatment. The flight home is going to be very challenging as I still can't get into or out of a wheelchair ♿ unaided. 

I do have a medical team to accompany me to Bangkok airport but I don't know if any special provisions have been made with Finland. 

My son will be driving the ambulance 🚑 that picks me up at Manchester airport and I feel very lucky to have my two boys who have made this possible. 

And not to forget all you guys on here including ALL the admin team, you too @Toby, who have supported and helped me through one of the darkest periods of my life. Thank you guys, there were times I wanted to,  and very nearly did, die. I've come a long way since my sons were told to get to Thailand because I wouldn't survive 24 hours. There is a long way to go but thanks again to everyone for their wonderful support. 

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Fantastic news @jonsie. And good luck at North Manchester Hospital, I'll be thinking of you.

[viridis]

Great to hear, good luck Steve

[Anonymous]

Great news Steve ... wishing you a safe journey xx

[Beenherebefore]

@jonsie

Good news !

But have you thought this through ?......make sure you get a seat near the toilet as Bangkok to Manchester is more than a bladder full 

[jonsie]

I'll be taking a water bottle and maybe too much info,but they make pampers for adults, which I've had to use for three and a half months. I shall be wearing one tomorrow in case of emergency. One of the things I have missed is sitting on a toilet reading a book or newspaper. Sorry.....

[Beenherebefore]

So all exits are covered.....very well thought out.

[jonsie]

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@Beenherebefore wrote:

So all exits are covered.....very well thought out.

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