Brain Damaged Man

[SHEILA 13]

A 38 year old Man from the US has made a remakable recovery after a pacemaker has been placed in his brain.
He can now speak with his Family,eat,and watch tv.
This is wonderful news after the Guy has not been able to communicate for 6 years.:)

[kirtida8]

Its marvelous what technology can do nowadays. I know that some research can be controversial - but ( and this is just my opinion!!) I truly believe that God gave us brains to use them for the betterment of mankind - even though most of the time he fails to do this in favour of finding better ways to annihilate the next guy.
Again, great news for him and his family.

[anniefromessex]

Great news, and in this case technology wins hands down!!

Love Anniexxx

[Susie]

That is wonderful, what happened to him, did he have an accident or stroke?

[InnVic]

perhaps they can put a pacemaker in my husbands brain...he can manage the TV and eating bit very well.... but talking sense, putting out the trash and washing dishes seems to be beyond his scope!

[SHEILA 13]

Julie,That is classed as a MIRACLE :D :rofl:

[byjove]

perhaps they can put a pacemaker in my husbands brain...he can manage the TV and eating bit very well.... but talking sense, putting out the trash and washing dishes seems to be beyond his scope!

Even if they put this new technology in their brains it wouldn't help!!!!! Maybe make them talk less sense just faster.

[Munish]

I thought they put electrodes in his brain which shocks his brain to make it active. Very interesting though.

[SHEILA 13]

The expert who was speaking regarding this Guy referred to it as a Pacemaker and 2 Electrodes been placed in the brain
I think to be able to perform such a delicate operation is marvelous, to give this Guy some of his life back and his family their loved one.

[InnVic]

I thought they put electrodes in his brain which shocks his brain to make it active. Very interesting though.

Didn't a Dr Frankenstein do that a few years back :-)

(sorry I'm being flippant - but the post really has nothing to do with Expats issues ...unless we're suggesting that this device could be used to generate some compassion in Embassy officials....but they'd have to invent one that ran on mains power as it would take more than a few duracells to generate the required effect!) :headbash:

[SHEILA 13]

Julie,I put this thread in the Current Events section ,just as an Everyday story,like Susie started the thread on the Bridge tragedy.
Surely we dont have to post about Expat issues in every section do we??
Sheila:)

[DEE F]

Actually nice to have a fresh story,something totaly unrelated to visas and all the issues that come with it,hope this guy is doing well,thanks for the story Sheila.

Dee xxxx

[InnVic]

sorry sheila - my tounge was planted firmly in cheek when I typed - on re-reading it doesn't come across as I intended.....I've probably forgotten how to be funny not being around Brits much anymore :-)

[DEE F]

sorry sheila - my tounge was planted firmly in cheek when I typed - on re-reading it doesn't come across as I intended.....I've probably forgotten how to be funny not being around Brits much anymore :-)I think you are forgiven Julie,a lot worse been put on here,and speaking of unrelated stories,looked at you web-site last night,how beautiful are those rooms,I soooooooooooooooo wanna come and stay in the blue one,when do they do the sleigh rides,have always wanted to do that,absolutely gorgeous you must be so proud,oh and a lovely pic of you and our other half;)


Dee xxx

[SHEILA 13]

Hi Julie,No harm done,we were only talking the other day about your lovely place and how nice it must be to have the Snow.
Take Care
Sheila :)

[InnVic]

I don't want to think about snow yet...its 93 today and a little sticky as I sit on our deck reading Harry Potter! (guests are out!) The winters are long but much prettier than the UK ones...though I'm not sure you "southern softies" could hack the cold! ;) (we got to -23F last year with blizzards dropping 30" snow at a time!) best time for sleigh rides late feb - march ....anyway heres a pic taken last yearto get you in the mood.

[SHEILA 13]

Thanks Julie ;)

[DEE F]

Awwwwww I want to go on a sleigh ride nowwwwwwwwwwwww,it looks so gorgeous,roll on Feb,thank you Julie.

Dee xxxxxxx

[InnVic]

,roll on Feb,thank you Julie.

Dee xxxxxxx

.....lets just hope I'm still here Dee :-)!

[DEE F]

You will Julie,you will dont worry,take care.


Dee xxx

[Susie]

A 38 year old Man from the US has made a remakable recovery after a pacemaker has been placed in his brain.
He can now speak with his Family,eat,and watch tv.
This is wonderful news after the Guy has not been able to communicate for 6 years.:)


Seems, just what I need, something to kick start my brain into gear. Some days it just feels as if it's about to blow a gasket