Wednesday, 7 March 2012

07/03/12


Dear All;


Last night in a terrible accident Julie fell from her balcony and was seriously injured.  She has broken three vertebrae in her neck and is currently in the  intensive care unit in Townsville General Hospital.  She has no sensation in her lower body and arms but is conscious and aware and is breathing on her own.


The registrar has told us she was lucky to survive the fall, her injuries are very serious and currently being evaluated.  There is no prognosis until further tests are done but an operation will be required to relieve the pressure on the spinal column.  Her medical team will make a decision on when the teatment will take place and whether it will be done in the TGH or the spinal unit in Brisbane where the rehab facilities are better.


It is early days yet and we are hopeful and have our fingers and toes crossed


Val and Norm

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