Update: Pray for Dom- Dom has passed, His Services, Thank You- Page 48 post 949

[TeresaBelle]

So sorry for your loss and continued prayers for Dom. I hope your MIL is okay too!

 

[Gr8t Fan]

Sorry for your loss. (((Hugs))). Still praying for Dom

 

[superme80]

I am so sorry about the loss of your FIL. Praying for your MIL. Thank you for the update.

 

[TeresaNJ]

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[NFLDERS]

Hi guys! Thought I'd give a little Dom update. Not too much new to tell. He is still at Elmwood, and apparently the Fair Hearing has been postponed again, this time until the end of September. I don't know why it keeps getting pushed back. In the meantime, Dom is still considered a sub-acute rehab patient, getting regular PT, but Patty says she is prepared for the most likely outcome of the Fair Hearing, which is when a judge will agree with the insurance company that Dom is not progressing enough to justify them paying for sub-acute care, thereby being deemed a long term care patient, or not. She said she doesn't want him to be long term at Elmwood, and she is looking into taking him home. I don't know how she would do that, since it's only her, and I don't know how she would afford it, but she's checking everything out. Dom never did get his abdominal CT. He was scheduled for it, then it got postponed, then the insurance company denied it. Patty was supposed to appeal that decision. The reason for the CT initially was because when she thought his abdomen looked swollen an xray was ordered, which was fine, but showed a shadow on a rib, hence the CT order. Since several weeks have gone by, and everything seems fine, the insurance company doesn't think he needs a CT. Everything is always a battle. He's supposed to have another neurology appointment soon, and Patty is going to discuss again with the neurologist the possibility of him trying Ambien on Dom. It has had a "wakening up" effect on some brain injury patients. She's asked about it in the past, but none of the docs want to risk it. I say why not? I mean, how much worse can it get.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/04/magazine/can-ambien-wake-minimally-conscious.html?mcubz=0

She's also looking into hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatments. I wished this had been done right after his brain injury, when it's supposed to be most beneficial, but neither her nor my brother were in any shape to investigate this, and the social workers, case managers, and docs at the Florida hospital he was at for the first three months after his injury couldn't have cared less in trying to find things to help Dom. All they were concerned with was the fact that he had no insurance, and they were worried they weren't going to get paid.

My son, Joe, whom Dom was very close to, went to see him last week. Joe showed Dom the newest gaming system and games that were coming out, on his iphone, and Joe felt Dom was showing some alertness. Joe also brought his son, Gavin, who is 4, and is Dom's Godson. Joe felt Dom kept looking at Gavin. Then Joe said after he was done showing Dom all the different games & after talking to him about all the new movies out (Dom loved going to the movies), he felt Dom turned his head away and got a different expression on his face. One of anger and sadness. Now all of this could mean nothing. We have no idea what Dom perceives, or if he perceives anything at all, but his facial expressions do change, as does his level of alertness. It is all so frustrating. The not knowing.

Joe took this pic of Dom that night, when Dom turned away from him.

From sadness to happiness. Patty took this video a few weeks ago.

Thanks for the update Teresa. Will continue to keep him in thoughts, and prayers. Hopefully, the hyperbaric chamber improves Dom's fight going forward. Kudos to your son, and Dom's Dgodson.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thank you, Teresa for the update. Love and prayers always, my friend.

 

[Sabeking]

Thank you for updating Teresa. I think of and pray for Dom often!

 

[macraven]

I am glad you are updating us.
We all have been with you from the start of you posting.

Dom has a lot of aunts and uncles here on the thread.....

Prayers continues for you, Dom and his family

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thinking of you extra right now Teresa and wanted to let you know. Hugs, my friend and always prayers.

 

[superme80]

Thank you for the update. I will continue to keep praying.

 

[The Vitaphone Queen]

We love you Dom!!!

 

[macraven]

Just stopping in to let you know Teresa, my prayers are continued for Dom and entire family.

I know your posts are more infrequent now but the longer Dom is where he is, updates will be further apart.

All of us keep the family in our prayers and thoughts even when we don't hear from you.

 

[TeresaNJ]

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[Nancyg56]

I am happy to hear that in some ways Dom is improving. Honestly, in this picture you shared, he seems so much more comfortable than he was before. I hope that is truly the case.

I keep you all in My prayers, and know that you are doing all you can to support Dom.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks for the update, Teresa. There does seem to be some improvements. But the hassles of dealing with the 'system' can be so tiring and aggravating. Dom remains in my prayers, Teresa.

Hope you, Harry and the others are doing well. 's

 

[macraven]

Thank you for sharing with us!

Everyone appreciates when you come and tell us about Dom


Many of us think of you as family and no matter what the news about Dom is, we all greatly appreciate hearing from you

I don't know if it is a violation to list the go fund me link on the Disboards

I have not removed links of that nature before on the boards I moderate
I will find out if it is allowed so that might help you if you can post the link

Prayers and hugs to you and your family for all you do in Dom's behalf

Reading about any improvement he has, is encouraging

 

[Planogirl]

Thanks for the update. I agree that he does seem improved. I also agree that dealing with the medical world is way too often a struggle. You hang in there.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

As MacRaven said so well, so many of us indeed think of you as family, Teresa! I thank you for allowing us to be! I also thank God, of course, for connecting us all together to begin with. May you always know Jesus' Presence and Love! Please also remember to take care of you!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Thank you for sharing the latest update. Dom looks good, and I'm glad to hear some positive news. It is frustrating that the trial you guys were hoping for hasn't yet happened, but I hope that means something even better will come along asap or that when it does occur, the timing will be exactly right for Dom and much improvement will be seen. So glad the hearing keeps getting put off since that means Dom's therapy continues for now!

 

[TLSnell1981]

You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers