Rider down hard at Perris yesterday

Which is completely fucked when you understand how the mind and manifesting works, or what doctors like to call the placebo effect (which is truly what healers aught to be aiming for...an effective outcome with the least amount of intervention). 

With a brain injury there is a possible increase in intracranial pressure (icp) with the trauma. To relieve this part of the skull can be removed until pressure goes down and the part of the skull is then replaced.

I do therapy on a lady who had part of her skull removed and the physician opened up an area next to her stomach to preserve the part of the skull until pressure was down and then replaced the part of skull. Most recent procedure is to place part of skull in freezer to preserve until pressure goes down.

Sending positive thoughts to him and his family.

I have had friends with similar injuries that needed to have a piece of their skull removed temporally  , one is alive and well. The other is not. But the one who did not make it, was not showing any signs of brain activity very early after the crash. Some of the early reports had said he was responding .  Hoping that this guy is able to fully recover.  Like a few have already said, Dr.s  will often say what  the worst case may be , but there are many times when a more positive outcome happens. 

 Hoping that this guy is able to recover. It might be a multi year long recovery. He could use more positive energy and prays now to help sway the outcome. 

God bless this young man and his family during this time.  You will be kept in my prayers.  And for those who feel this is down vote worthy, I pray for you as well.  And hope you are never in a life threatening situation where the only strategy left is hope, prayer and faith.

Every time this thread makes it to the top I hope it's good news and send out positive thoughts and pray for some of my strength to go to him, I'm good I don't need anything, send whatever strength I can spare and any goodwill that may be coming my way to him. I really hope he pulls through this. Stay strong Michael and keep fighting you got this

Same here man. I brought that up to a friend and was saying I'm just a little social butterfly at the track and he goes "well you're around your people" 

Any updates? 

Unfortunately no updates from the family since last update. Hoping to hear swelling has gone down. I’ll update you guys as soon as I get one 

Possi vibes. In high school my brother had back to back concussions a week apart and was unconscious for about 3 days in total. He had a “door” cut in his skull to relieve the pressure and has made a 100% recovery as this was 40 ish years ago. I am also very familiar with Scotty Cranmer and also Brett Banasiewicz, both bmx guys with severe TBI’s, and both have recovered to live a somewhat normal life. 

Stay strong young man!

🙏🏻

I also know someone who had a very serious TBI late last year. His forehead had to be removed to relieve the pressure. The piece has now been successfully put back on and his recovery is going great. Scotty Cranmer and Brett Banasiewicz are both huge inspirations. 

Still hoping for the best and praying. 
 

any update? 

Newest update:

”This is Michael's brother again. Michael is still in the ICU. His condition is very slowly improving. He is starting to breathe on his own and can open his eyes. He still can't have visitors."

Same sentiments from all of us, I'm sure.

Out of pure concern- any updates? Hoping for good news!

This gentleman has been in my thoughts a whole lot since this thread surfaced - really hoping for improvements and a decent quality of life for him. Updates are appreciated!

No updates. I’ve been trying to give family space. I was texting everyday for an update but have now moved to once a week. I didn’t receive a response for almost 2 weeks. I know they are having a really difficult time right now so I understand. I’ll continue to keep you guys updated as I get them.
 

Thanks for your concerns

Michael is one tough guy! This past year he has got into hiking and peaked some local mountain tops. Including his latest one cactus to clouds which is a 20 mile hike. If anyone knows how to push himself physically and mentally its him 💪🏽

Please do. I think a lot of us have been watching this, and hoping he pulls through. It was a hard read from the start, a lot of prayers have been said for this fellow rider from many. Thanks for any updates. 

Todays Update:

This is Michael's family. Michael continues to be slowly improve. He is out of the ICU and has been moved to a long term hospital. He can open his eyes and moves his right hand. Other than that he still doesn't speak or move around. His doctors say he can have visitors. Please text us if you would like more info about visiting him.

Thanks for the update. Sounds like he still has a long ways to go. 

Great news! The longest of journeys is best taken one step at a time.  He is conscious,  so thats a giant leap!

Oh man, I always get a knot in my gut when I see this thread come up again, praying for good news but I just hate opening these sort of threads. 

I'm so thankful for good news!

Update from family:

This is an update on Michael's condition. Michael has been moved back to the ICU, so visiting has been put on hold for now. We will text an update when he may see visitors.

Hate to hear that. Wishing them all the best!

Thanks for continuing to take the time to post your updates here as they happen. I hope you're all able to find strength in those around you on the journey ahead.  

Good morning motocross fam, i have received permission from Michaels family to start a gofundme. If you are able, anything would be appreciated. Thank you guys for all your thoughts, prayers and support.

 https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-michael-rodriguez-family?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer