Jatindra Mohan (John Ackerman) status update: From Sanatani:

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, July 28, 2007

From Sanatani:

When she arrived with Jivana in Jatindra's room he looked at her with full recognition and happily said "Oh my God."

Also from New York his sisters Lynn and Kathy were there for the weekend to visit. He often gets into a state of discomfort and squirms around on the bed. He looks thin and week but he still maintains strength and muscle tone. It is hard to tell why he thrashes around so much, pain, uncomfortable, antsy?

When he started squirming while everyone was there, Lynn spoke to him and reminded him of an earlier conversation where they decided that when the pain gets too much he is to meditate on something else and calm himself down. That was how he was going to get better and not by taking more drugs or getting so agitated.

Well it worked, he calmed down and in a very focused way, said "Thank you" and then held her hand and kissed it. Everyone had tears in their eyes after that gesture.

Today he was very conscious and focused, he knew who was with him and tried to talk to them. His voice is very week and it's hard to make out what he's saying a lot of the time. But when Jivana said that she was leaving now he very clearly said "No."
All in all a good visit today.

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