JoeyJ0506 191 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 I request prayers/thoughts/whatever from the MSH community. One of my players on the team I formed this summer from MSH, IW, and some close friends fell from height at work today and utterly destroyed the majority of his vertebrae. He is currently in surgery, alive, but the chances of him ever walking again, according to doctors, are slim to none. So please, keep #72, Ben Bevington in your prayers... it is much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trtaylor 3 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 I request prayers/thoughts/whatever from the MSH community. One of my players on the team I formed this summer from MSH, IW, and some close friends fell from height at work today and utterly destroyed the majority of his vertebrae. He is currently in surgery, alive, but the chances of him ever walking again, according to doctors, are slim to none. So please, keep #72, Ben Bevington in your prayers... it is much appreciated.You got it. Sorry to hear this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 999 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Absolutely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJ0506 191 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Ben came out of surgery early this morning. 90% of his spine lost function due to the accident, and blood leaked into the spinal column. He will be in intensive care for the next 3-5 days at least. The doctors are unsure if he will walk again, and if he does it will be years before it happens. I will keep this thread updated as I can, but continued thoughts and prayers for Ben and his family are appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthpawTRK 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 My thoughts and prayers go out to Ben Bevington, #72. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 All the best to our brother in hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Funk 6 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 Thoughts and prayers with Ben and his loved ones in his/their time of need. FYI, I'm an ED doc; PM me if you need translation of any medical-speak. I'm obviously not involved in his care, so I can't provide any "true" medical advice in his specific case; however, I may be able to facilitate understanding of what's happened and his circumstances, in a broad sense. No obligation, of course, just let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickwilly 37 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 Glad to hear that he made it through the surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben and his loved ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyscrape 5 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 O am sorry to hear this, but glad he made it through surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9 Unit 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 All the best to our brother in hockey.+1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovyperron5727 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2010 I request prayers/thoughts/whatever from the MSH community. One of my players on the team I formed this summer from MSH, IW, and some close friends fell from height at work today and utterly destroyed the majority of his vertebrae. He is currently in surgery, alive, but the chances of him ever walking again, according to doctors, are slim to none. So please, keep #72, Ben Bevington in your prayers... it is much appreciated.Sorry to hear this, he's in my prayers. The same thing happened to my dad's friend last year, and it is horrible thing to happen to anyone and I wish him the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NextBobbyOrr 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2010 The least we can do, even a few small words. For him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SidCaeser 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2010 Ben is in my prayers. Please keep us updated on his recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJ0506 191 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Ben has feeling in both legs from the top of his knees up. He is still going to be in the hospital for at least a year probably two waiting for his actual vertebrae to heal. He will be going through extensive physical therapy both during and after this healing process. More updates to come as information arises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Having feeling that far down would seem to be positive. Hopefully he is able to recover enough to live a normal life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJ0506 191 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Having feeling that far down would seem to be positive. Hopefully he is able to recover enough to live a normal life.The doctors that did his surgery have been saying the same thing. They have also said that this speedy of a recovery after seeing the condition of his back during surgery is miraculous to say the least. They really had expected him to be in a wheel chair for the rest of his life, from what I've been told it seems they are hopeful that with healing and extensive physical therapy he will at least be able to walk again. As I said, I will do my best to keep this thread updated. Thank you all for keeping Ben in your thoughts, and any and all continued support for him is appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickwilly 37 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 The doctors that did his surgery have been saying the same thing. They have also said that this speedy of a recovery after seeing the condition of his back during surgery is miraculous to say the least. They really had expected him to be in a wheel chair for the rest of his life, from what I've been told it seems they are hopeful that with healing and extensive physical therapy he will at least be able to walk again. As I said, I will do my best to keep this thread updated. Thank you all for keeping Ben in your thoughts, and any and all continued support for him is appreciated.Glad to hear about the progress Ben's making. Thanks for keeping us updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
