tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post8073015163769890057..comments2023-06-01T03:56:30.599-06:00Comments on Elana's Coma: 54 hoursLance Hellringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01133343838075639696noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-40607997370536382362010-02-04T00:40:28.688-06:002010-02-04T00:40:28.688-06:00Hi Lance,
My name is Cheryl Conti-Andrade, wife o...Hi Lance,<br /><br />My name is Cheryl Conti-Andrade, wife of the above blogger. My heart and soul ache for you! I have watched my husband, Al, a 3rd degree black belt, iron worker, carpenter and master of many things just physically become weaker! It hurts!!! I also see Michael Gershon and we share our stories. If it wasn't for him, I don't think my husband or myself would be here. He along with Al's medical doctors are incredible!!! <br /><br />The person who is truly incredible is Al, he has not let this pull him down. He now knows his limitations, thanks to counseling and making deals with me. He just keeps going and I don't know how he does it! We have a lot of faith, I found my faith after this disease hit Al. I knew I couldn't do it alone and turned to God! (Actually turned to my rabbit Emmitt first, let Michael tell u that story, it will make u laugh. Michael, I give u permission to tell the story, anything to put a smile on their faces.<br /><br />Elena is young and strong and that is very important!! She sounds like a fighter like Al, which is a great thing!<br /><br />If you wish to speak to either one of us please call us at 401-885-0199 anytime day or night. We will listen, we are living it. <br /><br />In the meantime your whole family is in our prayers and I hope to God this is the answer for her. If I could c a least one person cured; I would be so happy!!!<br /><br />Yes Michael, if u r reading this I am crying, so I am having my therapy. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-80864741507472308562010-02-03T20:41:44.356-06:002010-02-03T20:41:44.356-06:00Hi Lance...My name is Al Andrade I live in R.I. I ...Hi Lance...My name is Al Andrade I live in R.I. I wanted to check on how Elana is doing with the long treatment...I too have CRPS (formaly known as RSDS) I have the nerve disease from head to toe do to a crushing injury to my right foot at work in 95...I had it for 5 years now as a matter of fact I talk to Dr.Micheal Gershon...LOL...I betcha know him...He would tell me how Elana is doing because me having the same disease I can say that I know exactly how she feels and its not an easy thing to go through for both you and Elana...My wife Cheryl watches me struggle with daily life every single day...I chose not to do the coma thing cuz its to high of a risk for me...One I have high blood pressure and I'm also a recovering heart attack victom...But I am doing Ketamine Infusions in Boston...I'm doing 250 mg for about 6 hours sometimes longer once a month...But know the treatment isn't as effective as when I first started...I wanted to tell you that myself and Cheryl will pray for you and that Elana will safely make it through her treatment...Our thought are with you both...One day there will be a cure for this aweful disease...But be strong and never give up hope...We both will check in to see how Elana is doing...If you have any thing you want me to tell Dr.Micheal G I'll be more than happy to pass it on...Again keep strong and never give up hope...AlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-23482899827047546862010-02-03T17:10:30.995-06:002010-02-03T17:10:30.995-06:00Hi Lance,
Seth just forwarded me the link. We'...Hi Lance,<br />Seth just forwarded me the link. We're thinking of you and Elana and have you both in our hearts and prayers. Love, HeatherHeather Gladsteinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-5839217242831473242010-02-03T15:04:08.283-06:002010-02-03T15:04:08.283-06:00I had no idea Elana was going through this - pleas...I had no idea Elana was going through this - please send her my love, warm wishes and prayers as she endures this great challenge in her life. Elana is one of the sweetest, funniest and kindest people I have met. Lots of love - Kessie (sorority sister from ASU)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-11959039583864824452010-02-03T14:18:33.682-06:002010-02-03T14:18:33.682-06:00Oh Lance! I had no idea this was all going on. I...Oh Lance! I had no idea this was all going on. I am so sorry to hear that you are both going through this. I am praying for you guys. I will remain optimistic that this new treatment may help. Elana is a fighter and too strong willed to let this push her around. PLease be sure to take some care of yourself during this time. It will help her when she is ready to wake up. At any rate, please know that I am thinking about you guys and sending lots of prayers and love from los angeles. xoxo-Emilia (a sorority sister of Elana's from ASU)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-9400715080804711502010-02-03T14:13:06.854-06:002010-02-03T14:13:06.854-06:00Lance,
All our prayers pour out to you and Elana...Lance, <br /><br />All our prayers pour out to you and Elana, from the homefront at SWC. <br /><br />I know that writing this blog must be so emotional on so many levels for you that you possibly can not explain it yourself, but just think that when you look back at this in weeks, months and years from now it will all be in the past and you will have a beautiful future. <br /><br />Most people would have probably backed out and given up from the frustration of takeing care of an ill loved one where you have been and are an ablosutely WONDERFUL person, husband father and son and it only comes out in the actions that you have taken and the strength that you have had to keep it together. God Bless and my prayers are with you daily.<br /><br />JiniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-1292608789511238142010-02-02T22:37:46.614-06:002010-02-02T22:37:46.614-06:00Lance,
Thank you for explaining what exactly our p...Lance,<br />Thank you for explaining what exactly our poor girl is going through. Each day that she goes through this takes a bit of the worry away. I am not sure how you are holding it together and still finding the time and energy to do this blog for us but THANK YOU!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-33054059400772305892010-02-02T20:27:58.802-06:002010-02-02T20:27:58.802-06:00Lance,
If I'm exhausted, I can only imagine ho...Lance,<br />If I'm exhausted, I can only imagine how you are feeling. Thanks so much for these updates. I am so grateful for them. Go get a sandwich and take a nap....<br />With love,<br />InsleeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-58164496759807020482010-02-02T19:36:04.000-06:002010-02-02T19:36:04.000-06:00I think she sat up because she wanted her hair bru...I think she sat up because she wanted her hair brushed and moisturizer put on her face. <br /><br />I am happy to hear all is going well and yes, this is the longest week in history. Elana will be happy to know that Amy and I talk 100 times a day to get through the days.<br /><br />Lance, Amy and I would be happy to come to Mexico next week for extra familiar faces.<br /><br />Sending you love and strength and missing you more than you know.<br /><br />XXOO<br />DabeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-18511305502507238502010-02-02T19:27:14.928-06:002010-02-02T19:27:14.928-06:00We are all still here and all still praying, and G...We are all still here and all still praying, and God is good. Elana is being taken care of, I know it. I must believe it. She was ripping out that IV because she thought someone was trying to steal her pocket book on the subway en route to Soho from Dabee's apartment on the Upper East Side.<br /><br />It's good that there are no infections right? And sounds like everything is as normal as can be for someone with as such a progressed case that E has, right??? <br /><br />It's a blessing she can detox while asleep!! That's a whole nightmare in itself. So there is some good in the LONGEST WEEK IN HISTORY!<br /><br />LOVE ALWAYSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916684766417367730.post-2201147845280625552010-02-02T17:21:46.798-06:002010-02-02T17:21:46.798-06:00I don't think you have to worry about her hall...I don't think you have to worry about her hallucinating right now. Those will come as she wakes up. There may be some of it but she will be given drugs to make her forget and this is a mercy as far as I am concerned!<br />It sounds like you are getting the full meal deal on this one and we wish you all lthe very best. Pleasant dreams Ekana and Lance, hang in there. Our thoughts are with you.<br />Fern & TheoFernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447469584806915973noreply@blogger.com