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Workman: 'Luckiest Unlucky Guy' | 26.07.08
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One moment, Jason Workman was looking to contend for the 2008 KONI Challenge Street Tuner championship, coming off a strong run at Daytona.
Suddenly, the 31-year-old Georgian found himself in grave condition and fighting for his life following...
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At least ... photos of Jason | 01.05.08
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His improvement is simply phenominal.
Patricia left a thank you note on: www.jasonworkman.com
The best way to reach Jason personally is through his email address: jasonworkman@hotmail.com
The message board has done its...
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Update by Ryan Eversley | 22.04.08
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'Hey everyone! Just wanted to drop down some really great news! I had to teach a 3 day school for Skip Barber this weekend in Sebring, I chose to drive down so I could drive over to West Palm Beach after the school and maybe see Jason.
I gave...
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Hans device saved Jason's life | 17.04.08
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'We finally got it together today as I'd been anxious to go see Jason at St. Mary's once he was awake but he was not up to start seeing people until last weekend.
Jason and I met in the courtyard of St. Mary's with his mother Patricia and...
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Jason is progressing extremely fast in rehab | 16.04.08
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Each day he spends several hours in physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy.
We also continue with some excercises on our own inbetween, do some crossword puzzles and soak up some sun and fresh air each morning and afternoon....
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He Looks Great ... | 15.04.08
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I visited with Patricia and Jason today at St Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach.
He is moving easily on his own and his conversation indicates he is ready for a full rehabilatation.
His mind seems quick and at ease and he is...
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Jason got moved to rehab yesterday afternoon. | 13.04.08
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He is very anxious and a little confused.
Got his first shower this morning which made him VERY happy and as of today, he looks exactly like he did before the accident.
Can't coax him to eat - not chocolate, not Applebee's, not prime rib....
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He is getting a little stronger every day. | 11.04.08
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'Jason's Trach was removed this morning !
He is getting a little stronger every day.
Now, we are waiting for a spot to become available in Rehab.
He is on his way to building back his strength, stamina and cognitive skills. The big...
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Unbelievable !!! | 09.04.08
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The Trach was down-sized and capped today - Jason is talking and making jokes, asking 100 questions and eating real food.
He is amazing !!! He asked about almost all of you out there by name, remembers everything and everybody. Still...
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'We graduated !!! | 08.04.08
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One day later than I thought - but it happened earlier than the medical team expected. Jason was moved from ICU Trauma to 'Step Down' today.
No more ventilator - only a little oxygen.
The Trach will be capped soon and removed as soon as they...
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Jason was off the ventilator all day and probably will be all night... | 08.04.08
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The gastric problem is slowly resolving - hopefully by tomorrow they can remove the gastric nose tube.
I have a feeling he might move to the 'step down' unit tomorrow or Tuesday. Please keep praying.
The hardest part for Jason is just now...
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Jasons health update | 06.04.08
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'When we arrived for the 1:00 pm visit today(Glenn, my parents and I), the curtain to Jason's room was 3/4 closed, the bed was moved against the wall and empty. I was stunned. We walked in - there was nurse Cari standing beside a special chair...
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Jason's status remains same as yesterday. | 04.04.08
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He did motion today, asking if he can still drive and I assured him that he would be all well and whole again.
After he kept asking about all the hoses, etc., I offered him a mirror. He very quickly agreed, looked at himself and the Trach for...
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Jason had an even bigger day. | 03.04.08
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5 hours off the ventilator and some bed-side rehab.
No complaints of pain, just very weak and still some withdrawals (hallucinations) - but stronger and recuperating quicker than the docs and nurses expected.
Now his hardest part of the...
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Another Special Sunday | 31.03.08
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Jason was awake during most of the 4 visitation hours.
He tried to communicate since he can't speak due to the ventilator. He is moving hands, arms and legs and even lifted his head off the pillow.
His stepmom Wanda and I will make some flash...
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Today was Jason's last day on sedation medication | 30.03.08
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- it was stopped this morning. He will be waking up more frequently until finally it will be out of his system.
Keep praying, please - we are still on the ventilator - but things are progressing well.
The next few days will bring some...
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Jason goes step by step to the chequered flag | 29.03.08
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March 28th 2008
'Jason did well with the Trach surgery and seems much more comfortable with the ventilator out of his mouth and throat - he is still groggy from the anesthesia, but was awake and his oxygen levels were good.
All is well and we...
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Jason is steadily making 'baby steps' toward improvement | 27.03.08
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This morning, he was stable enough for a 30 minute, risk free surgery of inserting the ventilator tube into the bottom of his neck.
I think he will be much more comfortable without having the hose in his mouth and down his throat and it will...
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Health update | 26.03.08
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Jason is still tolerating his ventilator settings being turned down a tiny bit each day.
Color is returning to his face and he looks relaxed and is taking a few breaths on his own along with the respirator.
He has made great strides during...
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Just in time for good news on Easter | 23.03.08
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Posted by Jason's Mom on March 22, 2008 at 20:26:10:
Thanks again to John for bringing the board back up.
Even though the ventilator settings and coming off sedation wasn't successful and Jason is back on the old settings and medication - the...
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Jason had a little set back last night | 21.03.08
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On Fri, 21 Mar 2008, Alex Graas wrote:
Jason had a little set back last night - back to some of the previous ventilator settings and heavier sedation.
Nancy Knapp-Schilke wrote on Friday, March 21, 2008 3:18 PM
Remember that this...
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St. Mary's Medical Center West Palm Beach - ICU#408 | 20.03.08
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For all those of you who wish to send Jason a card or anything else here is his contact:
MICHAEL Jason Workman
C/O St. Mary's Medical Center
901 45th St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Ph: 561-844-6300
Fax: (561)...
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Jason with baby steps to the chequered flag | 20.03.08
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Today, Jason took a break from baby steps and stayed at the same level.
He wakes occassionally and requires reassurance and explanation for what happened and where he is.
I am told that the sedation medication also has the effect of amnesia...
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Here is the list of injuries Jason sustained. | 18.03.08
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A lot of you asked me what his injuries are. Pretty nasty list:(
2 head injuries (bleeding) - (more CAT scans to be done when he gets off respirator)
both shoulder blades fractured
right collar bone fractured
upper right arm fractured
all...
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Jason - A bigger step today... | 17.03.08
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"A bigger step today. The ventilator settings were dropped again and after tolerating them for most of the day, the paralytic drip was disconnected.
This will slowly release Jason's body from being paralyzed and hopefully, he will take a few...
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