MEDICAL UPDATE TUESDAY 10:53AM
Cody went for a walk today. He walked better than he did yesterday which is awesome! I got a "Draven, I love you from him" which I am sure was to try and make me not make him get up. But I did and he did. He did so well, he negotiated his own terms of when he was going to get out of bed. He walked with me and several others holding him down the hall. It was quite the waltz.
I said to him "you can do this code" he said "I can, I will" ! He cracked a couple smiles on the walk and threw out a couple F bombs, but he made it! He had X-Rays taken to determine whether or not they can take off the neck brace. The Doc said it looks good. He will move from the NCCU to "the floor" which is acute care.
He will have the same Dr's on his case but different nurses.
He is frustrated today because he got the feeding tube back in, but it is a must for now. He keeps going for it so he is more restrained than usual which is really tough for him.
He had a very special visitor yesterday We would like to say thank you too. His name is Phil Mahre who as I am sure most of you know is Olympic Gold Medalist and ski god. Barb was so upset she missed him as he is an Idol of hers. She has always wanted to meet him and as chance would have it.....
However, Cody got to meet him and he sat and talked to Cody for over an hour! Really special visit for the Codeman! I have to say I think it might have given him that determination to get out of bed today!!
We thank you for the visit and it put barb on cloud 9 minus she wasn't here to be able to meet him herself.
Well, as we type Cody is getting ready to transfer rooms. So we will update you shortly.
Thank you all.
I said to him "you can do this code" he said "I can, I will" ! He cracked a couple smiles on the walk and threw out a couple F bombs, but he made it! He had X-Rays taken to determine whether or not they can take off the neck brace. The Doc said it looks good. He will move from the NCCU to "the floor" which is acute care.
He will have the same Dr's on his case but different nurses.
He is frustrated today because he got the feeding tube back in, but it is a must for now. He keeps going for it so he is more restrained than usual which is really tough for him.
He had a very special visitor yesterday We would like to say thank you too. His name is Phil Mahre who as I am sure most of you know is Olympic Gold Medalist and ski god. Barb was so upset she missed him as he is an Idol of hers. She has always wanted to meet him and as chance would have it.....
However, Cody got to meet him and he sat and talked to Cody for over an hour! Really special visit for the Codeman! I have to say I think it might have given him that determination to get out of bed today!!
We thank you for the visit and it put barb on cloud 9 minus she wasn't here to be able to meet him herself.
Well, as we type Cody is getting ready to transfer rooms. So we will update you shortly.
Thank you all.
more amazing news...thank you draven!!! i started to cry just reading this, can't even imagine if i was there to witness it, that had to be great!! everything positive from me to all of you...kate
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Cody! That is so sweet that you are walking around! I wish I could have seen that. I had a nice drive back to Montana I blasted Bon Iver and Josh Ritter the whole way, just sending out good vibes to you Cody!
=) Keels
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Wow Cody! You're WALKING already? I am SO impressed. I can't wait to tell Pete the good news (he is out chopping down trees in our crazy 100 degree weather). Keep fighting, even if you have to drop F-bombs the whole way. You're such a fighter and your progress so far is unbelievable! I'm sure Phil was just as impressed with you as you were with him. Keep it up buddy!
Positive vibes coming your way...
Pete & Carolyn
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Cody and all the Marshalls!
Our 4 year old Phebe, who you met with David last summer at a DV concert, asks us every day “Papa, how is your friend Cody doing? Is he still in the ‘hospitable’?” (It surely sounds as though the hospital is somewhat hospitable, despite the feeding tube!!!) She watches us each and every day zealously check your blog for updates. She asks all kinds of questions and then shares them with her brother Ian, age 2. Together they report everything to other friends and family. They are so proud of the progress you are making. The other day Phebe made me google every single picture we could find of you on the Internet! There are a lot of good ones!! “Mama – Cody is cute!” At any rate, the strength, love and support that all your family and friends put forth is an inspiration for us all, and a testament to who you are. Your own will and determination to persevere through all of this is incredible and an example I hope our own children will gain from. Keep on fighting the fight! Phebe, as well as the rest of the Marslands, looks forward to chasing you around another DV concert sooner rather than later! Sending all our love and good juju!! David, Meg, Phebe and Ian
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Hey Cody, You have made terrific progress. I hope one day to meet you and shake your hand. I'm envious of your courage and determination. You have moved to a new room which means your getting better, every hour, every day!! Go Cody!! Your Friend Dave
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Cody and all the Marshalls!
Our 4 year old Phebe, who you met with David last summer at a DV concert, asks us every day “Papa, how is your friend Cody doing? Is he still in the ‘hospitable’?” (It surely sounds as though the hospital is somewhat hospitable, despite the feeding tube!!!) She watches us each and every day zealously check your blog for updates. She asks all kinds of questions and then shares them with her brother Ian, age 2. Together they report everything to other friends and family. They are so proud of the progress you are making. The other day Phebe made me google every single picture we could find of you on the Internet! There are a lot of good ones!! “Mama – Cody is cute!” At any rate, the strength, love and support that all your family and friends put forth is an inspiration for us all, and a testament to who you are. Your own will and determination to persevere through all of this is incredible and an example I hope our own children will gain from. Keep on fighting the fight! Phebe, as well as the rest of the Marslands, looks forward to chasing you around another DV concert sooner rather than later! Sending all our love and good juju!!
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Hey Good News! Way to go Cody! Your family must be so psyched! Keep it up! Good thing you don't have to put a dollar in a jar for every F Bomb!! Thinking of you all! Go Cody GO!
julie@vara
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Cody,
Way to go!!! Keep up the hard and frustrating work!!! Use all of that strength and stubbornness to your advantage!
Marshall Family and Friends,
Stay strong and well rested. Thank you for keeping up the blog as it keeps everyone from afar updated.
You are all on my thoughts. Go Cody Go!
Liz
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Cody - Wow, you are really making fast progress. I have always wanted a feeding tube, but when I am asleep only. I always thought it was a waste of time, all that cooking and eating when I could be doing something else, like bike riding or skiing, etc. Also, think of all of the room you could save in your house if you did not have to have a kitchen. And all of the appliances!! Yeah, just give me a feeding tube any day...
I also read that chucking F-bombs is the way to go - it supposedly relieves stress and makes something good happen with your brain waves. So, you are on the right track. I like the word too!!
You all there are doing so much for Cody, and all of us. Hospitals are kind of wierd to camp out in - with all of those alarms and beeps going on. And then, the nurses and doctors only can tell the next of kin what really is going on due to privacy rules. I tried to ask a doctor what was going on with my mom who is in hospital with a fractured skull, and she said - "that's not the way it works, you have to ask the patient", which is kinda hard when they are out of it and can't really tell you!!!! So your blog must be breaking all of the rules - which has always been a good mantra to live by anyway, else you couldn't take risks like you do to ski race!!
Good job Marshalls. Deb
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Dear Marshall family: I am an Ogden Rehab/Physiatrist MD & Snowbasin Alpine Coach and have be following Cody's progress on his blog. God Bless Him and all of you! I believe the marked improvements especially over the last 2 days are very very promising! It truly is remarkable how quickly he is starting to progress since the induced coma he was being managed in has been removed. Your Trauma Team/Neurosurgeons have been doing a magnificient job treating him. His ICPs have been so well managed as has every aspect of his care via your fantastic blog indicates.
I'm pretty sure you are aware of the Rancho Scale but in case you are not I like the Rancho Los Amigos Cognitive Scale used in Rehab to help describe how a patient is progressing when recoverying from a TBI.
This is one of the best way to gauge how a TBI patient is recovering. In case you are not familiar with it here it is:
http://www.rancho.org/patient_education/bi_cognition.pdf
Here is the revised version which adds two more levels.
http://www.northeastcenter.com/rancho_los_amigos_revised.htm
My prayers are with all of you as I know from Professional Experience how difficult this time is. Many of my TBI Patients have gone on to do amazing things after recovery from TBI. Take heart in the wonderful Recoveries of Scott McCartney and now Daniel Albrecht.
You are in my family's prayers. Cheers
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Cody,
We had never met until today, and I wish it could have been under different circumstances, but we'll just have to get together another time. Although our conversation was random at best, I know you're fighting with all your might, and it's that determination that will see you through this. KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT!!! To the Marshall family, you're special people. Cody and you are in my families prayers, Phil, Holly, Lindsey, Justin, Alex, and Zach
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Awesome!
Good news for Cody and the Marshall's and Draven. You guys are the best.
My oldest friend, Eric Edelstein and I run a website www.exoticskis.com We try to help out the small custom built ski companies of the world. We get lots of visits from all over the world. Actually, Barb skied on the new Palmer Skis a couple of years back at Killington with us and Jeff Egan and a bunch of other whack job skiers.
We put a link to THINKCODY.COM on the website today.
Check it out. Its got Cody's smiling Volkl picture..hope it helps out.
Has any one ever noticed that Cody is the guy version of Chelsea? I actually think Chelsea maybe faster.
Keep it up, Cody! F bombs are OK and glad to hear you are being let out of the ICU. Progress!
An old friend of mine who races cars always said "faster master" in a stupid little voice,(like the assistant in Frankenstein movies,)when he was pushing it.
Your progress is going this way!
Nice!
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Cody, great work walking around! That is awesome to hear. You're so luck to have caring family and friends there for you seemingly every minute. Those of us that are not there follow the blog and wish we could be there to help you along.
I can only imagine how hard it is for them to get you out of bed. I remember a trip to Chile where you didn't spend more than 30 minutes out of bed over the course of 24 hours. It seemed like you only got out to ski.
Keep up the hard work, everyone I know is thinking about you and wishing you the best.
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Great to hear you are up and about Cody, I will take a few pictures tomorrow of some of the lovely sights here in Rome, and I dont mean the old buildings
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Cody - J,C,T,B and D - keep on staying strong and I look forward to your return to the slopes and the dinner table around which we've shared many laughs.
checking the blog every day and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers -
-Adam
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Hi Barb and Don.
Sounds like things are starting to look better for Cody. Awesome news!
I have to admit that I was a little shocked at all the "F-bombs" in the posts. I said "no way! Barb's son wouldn't talk like that. No F-ing way!" ; )
Wishing you all the best.
Dave.
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I am so glad Cody is healing and recovering. Thank God. I was wondering if anyone can give us some hope for our friend.
Kevin is a great kid 19 years old. He fell of his skateboard on Friday afternoon.He sustained severe head trauma and is in an induced coma. He was admited less than a half hour of the accident to the best trauma center on the Jersey Shore.He is on a ventilator and responded slightly to his foot being tickled by his sister. Family is all around 24/7 and talking to him. We are praying constanly for a sign of improvement. Thanks.
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