JerryFauq

I am so sorry to hear this.  Does he have family in Denver?  We have a group of melanoma patients there who might be able to help out.

Tim

Oh Jackie, Special prayers are being said for a very special man.   I know he was visiting with family there but I'm sure they could use whatever support can be given.

Thank you for letting us know.

Linda

Someone left a message in the chat room and I posted it on the off topic because I hadn't seen this thread. The hospital is St. Anthony Central in Denver.

I'm so saddened to hear this. This is absolutely awful. Sending prayers his way. Val xx

I am so sorry to hear about Jerry's bad accident and hope he soon improves. Sending healing prayers.

Janet 

Oh dear Jerry  You  are  a great friend.  Understanding husband and a great help to those on this board.  Speedy and safe and full recovery for you are being prayed for.

I'm so sorry to hear this.  Jerry is tough and I pray for a full recovery.  Be careful melanoma warriors…Jane from Maine had multiple injuries from a fall from a horse a few months ago.  I guess we try to live life to the fullest!  Thinking of Jerry and his family.

Stay Strong
King

Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

Jerry has been such a help to everyone on the forum.  He is the best.  Make sure you tell him how many people are pulling for him. 

I have spoken to sue just a little bit ago. There is a little improvement with jerry, but still not doing well. She said the only thing that they need as of right now is a place to stay.  I am currently working on trying to contact friends and family in denver area to find them a place to stay as I live to far away. If anyone in the denver area or close surrounding has the space for 2-3 people or if anyone knows any one living in these areas that would be willing to open up their homes to the family that would be a great help

The just posted pictures of Jerry in the ICU in Denver on his Facebook Page.  Oh my gosh, it brought tears to my eyes.  I will be praying for him!

Jerry, prayers and God Bless.

John

How do i find Jerry in facebook?

I am so sorry to hear this.  Jerry has been very helpful to me when posting answers to questions on this board.  He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Brandi and I are following the updates on FB. Jerry is a great and amazing friend (and roomie, lol) we are praying for him and his family. 

Dawna

Brandi and I are following the updates on FB. Jerry is a great and amazing friend (and roomie, lol) we are praying for him and his family. 

Dawna

this is Jerry's daughter and I just wanted to thank everyone for your kind words and prayers. I know dad will love hearing all your messages. I will pass them along to him and mom. Please keep praying!!

Just saw this info about Jerry. I'm so sorry to hear this, tell him he is in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for a good recovery. He is always so helpful to everyone on this board.

Rebecca and Bob.

Jerry..wishing you a speedy recovery and praying for you more than usual. You have been such a great friend and help to me on this board and throughout my melanoma journey..don't know what i would do without you. Praying for you and a speedy recovery.

Jenjen

Jerry..wishing you a speedy recovery and praying for you more than usual. You have been such a great friend and help to me on this board and throughout my melanoma journey..don't know what i would do without you. Praying for you and a speedy recovery.

Jenjen

The hospital offers the Yaffe House, they offer lodging for free but appreciate any donations. I use the same type house when I go Knoxville for treatments.

Jerry is a wonderful person and wish him well.

http://www.stanthonycentral.org/index.php/1582/Yaffe-House

The Yaffe House
3700 W. 17th Avenue
Denver, CO  80204
Phone: 303-405-4275
 

I'm so sorry to hear this – how terrible.   Sending prayers for Jerry's recovery and to find a place for his family . .

Mary

Jackie,

Can't believe what happened.  Please let us know how Jerry is doing when you can.  Just saw the post and am wondering if there something I can do to help today?  Not sure about staying at our place, but if you are still looking for accomodations, I might be able to help.  You can reach me at j[email protected]

Sending prayers…….

Jim in Denver

Sending all strength at this tough time – Jerry is a fighter- just gear up for another fight – enjoyed meeting him at the Dean Hedstrom Golf Outing this past May.  Hang in there –

update on Jerry (dad):  he is holding steady. They took him off the vent for 2 hours today and he did great. They will try him off vent for a few hours everyday. He is off BP meds and looking good on that front too. Still sediated for the most part. If he does not regress at all, he is scheduled for some plastic surgery on Wednesday….maybe he will come out looking like Brad Pitt!! LOL

We did get into the Yaffe house (thank you everyone!!!!!). It is a big relief to have a place to rest.

Mom is just now starting to worry about the amount of surgeries that may be in the future and the cost of them…but that is a bridge we will cross later.

helicopter ride $10,000……..1st night in the hospital $15,000….having my daddy back PRICELESS!!!!!!!!

thanks everyone for your encouragment and prayers!!!!

-Tanya H

Hello all this is Tracey my father's youngest daughter just wanted to give an update today they took out the main line and are putting a pic line instead ,they will put in a trach tomorrow when they do the first of what will be many many sugeries,they tried giving him his break off the vent but it didn't go well today.Dad and I have talked many times about everyone on here and how wonderful you all are you are like extended family that 's why I wanted you guys to know what was going on as it goes ,he really cares for you guys and I know he will be back on on here soon , I will never lose faith my dad is a hell of a fighter and tough as nail's exmarine lol thats coming straight from the plastic surgerons mouth.

I am so sorry to hear about Jerry's accident.  He has been such a plethora of information throughout my time on the board.  He has been there for many…and we will be there for him.  I look forward to seeing some more of his posts…soon!  Please know that prayers are coming your way for a full recovery.

Tricia

Thank u for keeping us informed family….very kind of you during this time.

Regards,
Jen

I have not been on the board much lately so I just learned of this sad news. Hope Jerry is doing much better. He has been such a big help to my husband and I with advice and kind words.

Praying for Jerry and his family.

Mike and Debby

I have not been on the board much lately so I just learned of this sad news. Hope Jerry is doing much better. He has been such a big help to my husband and I with advice and kind words.

Praying for Jerry and his family.

Mike and Debby

Sorry Jerry,

I read the year wrong. Silly me, you must think I am crazy. Glad to hear you did recover from your accident.

Mike and Debby

Sorry Jerry,

I read the year wrong. Silly me, you must think I am crazy. Glad to hear you did recover from your accident.

Mike and Debby

WOW!!  This is the first time I've seen these posts.  Y'all are all so wonderful.  Prayer must have really worked since I'm still here to respond.  I'm about to think I should wallpaper my room with the things I should have died from in my life.   

   I'll probably never be back to where I was, but I'm so much better than the Neurological Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ever expected me to be. 

   I'll give a little update.  My eyesight isn't as sharp as I'm used to, but I can still read (and look at women!).  Wife says 'look all I want, just no touching!'  Face is a little crooked, nose leans and slants, but still smells (does that sound right?)  Hugh lump in throat from Trach causes problems in swallowing, mis-aligned jaws (and lack of grinding teeth) make eating harder.  Apparently the nerves from the taste buds were injured and nothing tastes really great anymore (at least now not as bitter as things tasted for the first 8 months). Heck of a way to loose weight.  Can I sell a book on how to loose weight?  My head is a litte more lumpy, and I look about 10-15 years older than in July 2010I  Laura, from Colorado, has lost a fair amount of weight.  Says she did it with hard work, didn't want to try it my way.  She has been so great to me and my family. All the help and support y'all have provided my family, even it wasn't directly melanoma related has been so special.  What an extended family the MPIP/MRF has been!

   I still say God has had enough opportunities to take me on to Heaven and hasn't, so he must have more he wants from me here on earth.

WOW!!  This is the first time I've seen these posts.  Y'all are all so wonderful.  Prayer must have really worked since I'm still here to respond.  I'm about to think I should wallpaper my room with the things I should have died from in my life.   

   I'll probably never be back to where I was, but I'm so much better than the Neurological Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ever expected me to be. 

   I'll give a little update.  My eyesight isn't as sharp as I'm used to, but I can still read (and look at women!).  Wife says 'look all I want, just no touching!'  Face is a little crooked, nose leans and slants, but still smells (does that sound right?)  Hugh lump in throat from Trach causes problems in swallowing, mis-aligned jaws (and lack of grinding teeth) make eating harder.  Apparently the nerves from the taste buds were injured and nothing tastes really great anymore (at least now not as bitter as things tasted for the first 8 months). Heck of a way to loose weight.  Can I sell a book on how to loose weight?  My head is a litte more lumpy, and I look about 10-15 years older than in July 2010I  Laura, from Colorado, has lost a fair amount of weight.  Says she did it with hard work, didn't want to try it my way.  She has been so great to me and my family. All the help and support y'all have provided my family, even it wasn't directly melanoma related has been so special.  What an extended family the MPIP/MRF has been!

   I still say God has had enough opportunities to take me on to Heaven and hasn't, so he must have more he wants from me here on earth.