Jatindra Mohan (John Ackerman) status update: A note from his sister Lynn

Recap:
updated August 8
Recap:
Jatindra fell from his bicycle Wednesday June27 around 1 pm and injured his head. He was airlifted to San Jose Valley Medical Center Trauma unit. He underwent about 8 hours of brain surgery to repair a torn vein and artery in his head and it was also found out that he has some damage to the right side of his aorta and a broken clavicle, rib and scapula. His right lung collapsed and they re-inflated it with a tube which has since been removed. He was heavily sedated but as he stabilizes they are lessening the medication to see the extent of the damage. They expected him to be in a medical coma however for anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months depending on his condition. He was in critical condition and they expected him to remain in the ICU for a week or two. As of July 13 he was moved to After care Neurology in the main hospital building. His medication has been drastically reduced and he is showing good signs of improvement. The doctors are very encouraged with his recovery progress and although he has distance to travel yet things are looking very hopeful.

As of August 6 he was moved into the Brain Injury Unit at the Rehabilitation Center. His room number is 2E047. 2nd floor room 47. The entrance that faces Bascom and parking is best ont he street or the far parking lot near Enborg Lane and Bascom.

Calling/email updates:
Also the nurses have asked that not everyone call the hospital to inquire about his condition as it distracts from his care. Sanatani and Lilasakti are the official callers and I will send out the emails. This is why we have started this blog/and email updates, so if you know someone who would like to receive an update please email me their address.the blog and the emails contain the same information.

Visiting:
Please visit but we ask that you read the following:
His name is John Ackerman
He is in Valley Medical Center at 751 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose. He is in the Brain injury Unit, the E building. His room number is 2E047. On the 2nd floor Room 47
The hospital has regular visiting hours:
11-8 p.m.

They are very happy for him to have visitors and he is responding well to the affection and attention. Go and read to him, talk or chant give him your encouragement and support.
Sign the guest book too, he reads this and it helps him.

If you do visit and receive any information that we can share with this blog and the email updates please let me know.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

A note from his sister Lynn

Good Afternoon,
Again, I am pleased to see that he has so many caring friends around him. His "rolling eyes" are an indication of, "ok look, I know you care and I appreciate that, but let us not get carried away!". This is his independence. He is a brilliant man and is in a position of tolerance. I believe that this all may have happened to teach him tolerance and show him unconditional love really exists for him. I may be hurt by his current state but know in my heart, it is temporary. Each of us touched by his life has something to learn from this.
I am pleased to read that my brother is sitting more. I do believe this is a prevention for his lungs filling with phlegm. I have written a letter to the hospital customer service office and am awaiting a reply. I plan on a follow-up on Tuesday. If possible, I need to know the physical and mental processes that you see him initiate. I was told by his doctor that patients with his condition may never heal. I know the medical staff may see this everyday, but John's spirit is not ready to give in. I pray for him and his healing.
Thank you.
Lynn

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