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philo
Trad climber
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or a tr
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Sep 11, 2014 - 09:06am PT
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Keith, Lynn and I saw Wayne last Saturday. We were his first visitors during his Hi-Stim time.
He seemed asleep so walking in first I loudly said "Wayne! Hey Brother". To my amazement he opened both eyes wide and equally, turned his head directly at me and seemingly tracked me approaching him. Two other things I noticed. First he seems to be experiencing more and longer periods of REM sleep when he drifts off. I can't help but thing that is a good thing as REM sleep is like R&R for the brain. Second he would stretch out his left leg, toes pointed like a dancer, and when connecting with the footboard of his bed he would pull back a little, flex his foot and press his heel and sole into the footboard. This we witnessed several times and to me indicates something more than just reflex. All of this is encouraging but inconclusive. The replacement of the bone flap was a great step forward for Wayne and will hopefully help his brain to further heal.
Keep up the good vibes. The Tribe abides.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Sep 12, 2014 - 01:00pm PT
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Well I hope he is doing well, but I am disappointed with the "charity" handling the money.
I never met Wayne but I asked Bill at the BCC to give them a check for $50 out of a larger donation that I had already given to the BCC, and I am contacted by this supposed "charity" telling me that I am not giving enough because they want some extra for themselves!
Parasites!
They should take the check and say thank you very much.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 12, 2014 - 02:35pm PT
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Keep it up Wayne! You got this!
Philo. You rule. Thanks for everything!
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thebravecowboy
climber
strugglin' to make time to climb
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Sep 12, 2014 - 06:01pm PT
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kind thoughts your way, fallen brother
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 18, 2014 - 03:20pm PT
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Hi all,
As you know, Wayne had his bone flap replaced a week ago. So far he seems to be doing well but the next few weeks will tell us much more. His visible neurological function is the best indicator of how he is doing and so far he seems to be about the same. I am told to expect a waxing and waning (Wayne always disliked this term) of function and not to be too alarmed at decreased function in the short term. Over the past several days I have seen him at his 'best' (eyes open for several hours, watching Kaiden and me, smiling on occasion) and also I have seen him at his 'sleepiest' and most inactive. The cat scan 5 days after surgery showed he had some areas of swollen ventricles which is not too alarming - it does mean he has more than normal CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) in his head. This fluid can depress neuro function and could ultimately lead to another surgery to add a shunt (to help alleviate pressure by draining CSF). Putting in a shunt increases risk of infection and risk of infecting and losing the bone flap, so doctors are trying to avoid this surgery if possible and give Wayne every opportunity to absorb the fluid himself over the next two weeks. He will be at Kindred LTAC (long-term acute care) for now and then go back to St. Anothony's for another cat scan and reevaluation by his neurologist and neurosurgeon at the end of this month.
Lots of friends have had positive visits with Wayne ...smiles, hand squeezes, etc. However, he still has yet to follow any commands from the doctors, which is what needs to happen for him to move to rehab. The hope has been that with the bone flap replacement he will start to make greater improvements and truly 'wake up' -this could be a matter of weeks or as long as 3 months.
We would love to have you visit if you are able to make it to Kindred Denver. Send me a note and I will let you know the best times to head down there. We are trying to spread out the love a bit so he can see friends on most days and not have a ton of folks all at the same time with no other visitors for the rest of the week.
Thanks for all your positive thoughts and loving messages. We love you guys and wouldn't be so strong without all your support!
Love,
Tess & Kaiden
TY
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 3, 2014 - 10:09am PT
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Wayne update, Sept 30
Tessie DeLaney
Hi Everyone,
Sorry for such a long delay in giving a Wayne update. Wayne continues to make progress, albeit at a much slower pace than doctors would prefer. He continues to have up and down days - ones where he is more awake and responding to some commands and smiling at visitors, and other days when he sleeps most of the time. He has been able to go outside a few times with the assistance of a rehab aide.
It has been more than two weeks since his bone flap surgery and today a CT scan confirmed a similar amount of fluid in his head as was seen in the CT scan immediately after the bone flap surgery. These swollen ventricles are not an immediate threat but are possible a reason why Wayne is so sleepy and may not be progressing as quickly from a neurological perspective. A doctor from Craig rehab saw Wayne last week and called him a classic case of 'hydrocephalis' (water on the brain).
This situation could possibly be alleviated by placing a shunt in his head. A shunt is a serious consideration because it is permanent - for life and carries with it risks, for life. Wayne had an appointment yesterday with his neurosurgeon and neurologist to discuss this option back at St. Anthony's when Kaiser P. insurance pulled the plug at the last moment. (This is the apparent beginning of Wayne being pulled into the Kaiser system and away from the doctors he's had thus far, and potentially away from Craig rehab.)
Today Wayne was evaluated by a new neurosurgeon whose advice seemed appropriate. We will likely wait two weeks and have another CT scan to re-evaluate the situation. This surgeon wants to hold off on a potential shunt surgery until 1) Wayne's C.diff is completely eradicated from his intestines since part of the shunt drains into the abdomen and we want no infection risk and 2) the subdural hematoma (blood/bruising) that still exists in Wayne's brain, which is separate from the swollen ventricles, has a chance to shrink in size. The shunt surgery poses a risk of increasing this hematoma.
There is no way to know for sure if placing a shunt will improve Wayne's condition, though his doctors feel that he has nothing to lose at this point by trying it (except the risks of infection and longterm complications associated with shunts) and that it very likely could help him with improved neurological condition and also help his chances overall at rehab and with longterm recovery.
We will (hopefully) know more in the next few weeks.
For now, he will be at Kindred Denver at 19th and High for the next two weeks. Visitors are highly welcomed, especially Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sunday DAY and any evening. High stim times are generally 12 - 2 and 4 - 6. However, you can still come see him during low stim times, and if no one has been there during high stim times, then low stim can become high stim times. :) Wayne's sister Jen put a list of guidelines on the wall for being there with Wayne, but please feel free to interact with him as per her suggestions and stay for a few hours. He does really well when he feels the positive energy and love in the room.
Thanks to all of you who have written and called, who have brought us food and helped with Kaiden and Libby, and for all of your good wishes and prayers. You are all so dear to us/
Please keep sending your good energy and prayers to Wayne.
Much love,
Tessie
TY
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Thanks for the update. Not great news. But not so bad, either. It's a long haul. Best wishes.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Oct 11, 2014 - 11:09am PT
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praying that the fog is lifting
hope that this bump is
to hear good news
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Oct 31, 2014 - 09:10am PT
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Here's to all of Wayne's support crew!
You all are some tough and loving people.
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Sending up prayers for Mr. Crill everyday during my afternoon walk through the local prairie.
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the museum
climber
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Nov 13, 2014 - 08:43pm PT
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Any updates?
the museum
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Nov 26, 2014 - 09:10am PT
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Good thoughts... for healing.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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ddriver
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Nov 26, 2014 - 09:13am PT
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Thanks for the update.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Nov 26, 2014 - 09:24am PT
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I wish for Wayne and his family the best possible outcome and godspeed in recovery.
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Dec 25, 2014 - 05:56pm PT
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http://laurendiscipio.com/waynecrill.html
^^^ some more encouraging news here for our friend Wayne Crill!
Tomorrow he is scheduled to begin rehab.
Please send those good vibes or say a prayer.
Best wishes to you and your family in the coming days.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Dec 25, 2014 - 06:43pm PT
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Merry Christmas to you and your family
Good things to come, work hard.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2014 - 06:46pm PT
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hey there say, tyeary and all...
oh my, somehow i never saw this... my prayers, added in here... and
best wishes to his family...
i will sure keep an eye on this now...
god bless, may the new year offer some special miracle that is needed...
edit:
oh my... no wonder the pics looked so familiar... i DID see this...
i remember clicking on the link... which i just did do, again, it seems...
sorry for the confusing info here...
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philo
Trad climber
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or a tr
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Apr 30, 2015 - 01:05pm PT
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So Wayne has moved to the Pacific NW for 6 months of intensive therapy.
He seems to be making steady progress. It is still a long road ahead.
This was from his going away party.
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