tom backer injured this morning....

fishfinger · Post by **fishfinger** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:52 pm

this is from toms wife....
Hi tom....tom is at Hoag in neuro icu he is able to move everything but his c3 and c4 are affected and be will be having surgery today or tomorrow. He has gotten some mega doses of steroids and is now on a steroid drip. He has alot of burning sensation on his arms. Ed Dimik saved his life. Pulled him out of the water. Tom said he opened his eyes under water and thought his life over. Fred Rodriguez came to wake me up. Please let all the guys know. I will post fequently on face book. Ask to be my friend. He is resting now...got some fentanyl. Thanks for asking about him. Jennifer.

walt davidson · Post by **walt davidson** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:05 pm

We're pulling for him to make a FAST recovery - so sorry to hear this news! Glad Ed was right there for Tom. Keep us posted and let us know if you need anything.

Best to Tom, Walt

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:53 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

wanderer · Post by **wanderer** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:11 am

Best wishes for a speedy recovery
My thoughts are with you
I'm shure the cove crew will be there for both of you
Scott

maxb · Post by **maxb** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:20 am

Jennifer and Tom,I heard from Wayne who your Neurosurgeon is ,and you couldn't be in better hands.
He was Kenny's when this happened to him last year, and he just did and major C spine surgery on my wife in January. She is Way better than before the surgery.Kenny is back getting barrels at Newport.
We did alot of research on Dr.Dobkin prior to my wife having surgery,and found he is one of the top surgeons in the country in his field.
Go along with what ever he suggests,you won,t go wrong.
Tell Tom to stay strong and all will be good.
Max

Jon Manss · Post by **Jon Manss** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:56 am

Tom you,ll be in Nora and my prayers for the rest of this summer. Hoping for a speedy and healthy recovery.

twinfinfish · Post by **twinfinfish** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:38 am

Best wishes for a speedy recovery ! Thoughts prayers with him and family . Paul Doyle

IronMonkeyone · Post by **IronMonkeyone** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:01 am

Tom, You are in my thoughts, and I am wishing my very best best to a good guy, and ripping kneeboarder.
Very best to you and yours!!!!
Sincerely,
Joey Goodman

fishfinger · Post by **fishfinger** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:11 pm

more up to date reports on toms recovery on health matters...

Terence H · Post by **Terence H** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:06 am

Tom that is Hectic , hope everything works out and you are 100% soon.

Regards
Terence

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tom backer injured this morning....

tom backer injured this morning....

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