Prayers for Brandon Smith

Discussion in 'Help From Above' started by Jim Weise, Nov 2, 2018.

  1. tdacton

    tdacton Gold Level Contributor

    Such heartbreaking news. My prayers will be for everyone involved and a full recovery.
    Troy
     
  2. jzuelly1

    jzuelly1 Jesse Zuelly IV

    Prayers sent up. Crazy stuff.
     
  3. TurboCrazy

    TurboCrazy Well-Known Member

    Prayers sent from a Brandon to Brandon Smith. Praying for the family & a full recovery.
     
  4. Weisguy184

    Weisguy184 Well-Known Member

    Prayers sent
     
  5. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Update:

    Brandon was warmed back up yesterday, with no negative physiological effects, so we are thankful for that. There was no major injury that showed up on his CT scan. His cardiologist suggests that it may be up to 72 hours after the incident, before we see any serious improvement.

    He is attempting now to breath on his own at times, I am told this is an automatic response from the brain stem, but there is no brain activity that has been seen yet.

    He is holding his own for now, his heart is beating normally, although he still is on H/L bypass, it's just simply a matter of time to wait and see the extent of any injury from the arrest.

    We are holding out hope, against rough odds..

    Thank you so much for your continued prayers, and keeping him in your thoughts.

    JW
     
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  6. Smokey15

    Smokey15 So old that I use AARP bolts.

    Prayers for a full recovery. 34 is so young. As someone with heart issues, I hope Brandon seeks a thorough, aggressive cardiologist to see regularly. Very important.
     
  7. 71GSX

    71GSX Well-Known Member

    Prayers sent.
     
  8. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    man reading this gives me chills. Brandon is in my thoughts and prayers. Him being so young and them catching the issue right away sounds like something to give you guys hope. God Bless.
     
  9. jim

    jim Well-Known Member

    Prayers Sent
     
  10. ken betts

    ken betts Well-Known Member

    Wow Jim, I don't know what else to say, but tell Beth we are praying for all of you. Keep us posted and let us know if you need anything.
    Ken and Heidi
     
  11. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    Sending positive thoughts for a full recovery.
     
  12. finitebidder

    finitebidder Well-Known Member

    Prayers are lifted up for Brandon, his family, loved ones & friends during this time. Also the doctors & medical team.

    Rick
     
  13. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    More cautiously optimistic signs..

    Yesterday one of his hands was clenched in near a fist, and his heart rate was fluctuating. Doctors speculated that this often happens when the patient starts to feel pain.. they gave him a small dose of Fentanyl, and his heart rate stabilized.

    This morning, his doctor told us that when he came in, his heart was working at about 5%... now it is near 50%, and they have him scheduled to come off of the bypass machine tomorrow. They also reduced the frequency of his ventilator, as he is starting to breath on his own.

    He is no where near out of the woods yet, as we know nothing about his brain function, but these are all positive signs.

    JW
     
  14. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    Praises for those encouraging signs!
     
  15. JESUPERCAT

    JESUPERCAT No Slow Boat

    Glad to hear the update is forward not backward.
    Prayers continue......
    Thanks for the update....
     
  16. Ken Mild

    Ken Mild King of 18 Year Resto's

    Wow. Just...wow. So scary. My prayers will be with Brandon and family.
     
  17. cstanley-gs

    cstanley-gs Silver Mist

    Good lord thats horrible... Ill will keep him and his family in thoughts.....
     
  18. hvramesq

    hvramesq Silver Level contributor

    Prayers and blessing for the young man and his family and friends.
     
  19. 65Larkin

    65Larkin Well-Known Member

    Tragic, 34 is too young for these things to crop up.
    The fact that he was hooked up to monitors when it occurred is a blessing as early detection of these events is vital to a good outcome in the end. Being young is also on his side for a full recovery . Time and patience will see him back to everyday life God willing.
    Thoughts & prayers for Brandon and family.
    Kia kaha from New Zealand
     
  20. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    Good to hear good news. Prayers continued for his recovery and for all the loved ones that are worried as I am sure they are not getting much sleep.
     

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