Moderators Youthman Posted January 17, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2015 Two days ago, at 36 years old, my best friend Wakejunkie had two strokes. For the most part he's doing fine. Has some balance issues and cannot walk without assistance. Dr said its a miracle he is alive. Only 10% survive from a stroke like he had and he had two making it around 1% of people that survive. Here is the latest update from his wife Update: the doctor has confirmed that it is a tear in his vertebral artery alone causing the strokes. It is a life changing event. The doctor said it is a miracle that he didn't die and to count this as a second chance. He will not be able to play sports anymore, go to the chiropractor, or pop his neck without risk of causing another tear. He should heal from his present symptoms over the next three months but doctor says risk of re-injury is great. It is a weakness of connective tissue and not from previous surgery. Treatment for this event is major blood thinners until the tear heals and then an aspirin type regiment. Please keep him in prayer as he adjusts to these changes. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Best wishes for a speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Sorry to hear this, prayers sent for full recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Get well soon Wake Junkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnote Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thoughts and prayers for a fast recovery, get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Wake, Prayers are coming for you, get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Two days ago, at 36 years old, my best friend Wakejunkie had two strokes. For the most part he's doing fine. Has some balance issues and cannot walk without assistance. Dr said its a miracle he is alive. Only 10% survive from a stroke like he had and he had two making it around 1% of people that survive. Here is the latest update from his wife Update: the doctor has confirmed that it is a tear in his vertebral artery alone causing the strokes. It is a life changing event. The doctor said it is a miracle that he didn't die and to count this as a second chance. He will not be able to play sports anymore, go to the chiropractor, or pop his neck without risk of causing another tear. He should heal from his present symptoms over the next three months but doctor says risk of re-injury is great. It is a weakness of connective tissue and not from previous surgery. Treatment for this event is major blood thinners until the tear heals and then an aspirin type regiment. Please keep him in prayer as he adjusts to these changes. Wow, this really hit home. He is in my thoughts and prayers to get well soon. From his name, it sounds like he was very active in extreme sports and is going to have to go through a lifestyle change and be very careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Two days ago, at 36 years old, my best friend Wakejunkie had two strokes. For the most part he's doing fine. Has some balance issues and cannot walk without assistance. Michael, Please let Shaun know my family and I will be praying for him for a quick and trouble free recovery. Looks like a long road ahead so prayers must be often and consistent. Bill Edited January 18, 2015 by willland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thoughts & well wishes going out to Wake Junkie as I type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain C Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 get well soon, Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Absolutely! And to all you faithful believers in God and His mercy, thank you for your faith and faithfulness. Who knows (besides God) the how and what of the outcome(s)? I have seen Him use a circumstance or condition and apply a multiplier effect that has great leverage and economy. He promises believers that despite the condition or circumstance, He will cause good to come from it--usually in more and different ways and far greater than we could have imagined, over the years--to our betterment and His glory. So, yes, even those who do not know Shawn (or any of you personally), he is being prayed for, knowing that good will come. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 17, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2015 Best wishes, hope all goes well for him and his family. Take it easy ! Thanks for letting us know Youthman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Prayers sent for Shawn for healing, his doctors for guidance and family for peace in this trying time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 He is added to a long list of folks being prayed for... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Get well soon Wake, Prayers and best wishes out to you and your family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicSeeker Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 God bless second chances, and praying for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Get well soon Shawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I hope he has a speedy recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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