Saturday

Jatindra had an MRI last night and although we haven't heard the results yet we have been told that the news is not life threatening and did not cause more worry to the Dr.
They were able to conclude that the damage to the aorta was a pre-exisiting congenital condition and did not cause the fall. He has a sister with the very same condition. They are not worried about the heart now and they have cut his meds by half and there has been no spike in his blood pressure and he is holding strong. They are worried about the brain now. It is a very good sign that they could lower his meds and they are carefully monitoring it trying to find the balance between the medicated coma and the pain.
There is no skull fracture although we have been told that the skull is very hard to crack, but the brain is not. The impact caused the artery in the brain to tear, and the artery pumps a lot of blood at a fast pace to the organs so it was very serious when it tore.
The punctured lung will heal by itself and while he is sedated they have him hooked up to a breathing machine which will aid the lung to heal.

We still have no idea what caused his fall. There are many many many theories out there, but there is no evidence to prove any of them. The bike is fine and no skid marks or witnesses. He was still straddling the bike holding on to the handle bars when Adi Kesava first saw him, laying on the side of the road.

Thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes.
Swarnangii

recap

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 has been move 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.

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. His room number is M4M 107. That's the Main Hospital Building 4th floor room 107.
The hospital has regular visiting hours:
10-2
4-8 p.m.
Only two people at a time and No one under 14.
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.
Park around the back of the main building, go through the lobby and find elevator M1, go to the 4th floor and turn right and ask for room 107.

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