True Story Alan's Story-Tragity
Posted: Saturday, January 27, 2007
by Herb A
USA Marketing Solutions
My cousin Alan Staller became a quadriplegic in August 2005. He was wadding in the Atlantic Ocean down at Atlantic City . It was his first vacation in years. Little did he know that it would be his last?
The under toe was strong that day, there was a storm further down the cost. He was hit by small waves that knock him down, while he trying to get up a stronger and larger wave hit him knocking him down again. It would be that last time he would get to his feet it forced him down again front wards on his nose For those who are around the Philadelphia area, After spending several in the hospital he was put in Moss Rehabilitation center trying to get his upper body movement back aging so he could at least feed himself and get around in a wheelchair. He is doing better but has a long and expensive way to go. Please be careful when you or your love one's go into rough waters, I would not like to see any person or family go through What Alan went through just because of a wave.
I was injured in an accident on August 2, 2005 . While at the shore in Atlantic City , I was hit by a wave from behind as I stood knee deep in the ocean water. The impact of a second wave flipped me and threw me to the bottom where I hit the bridge of his nose.
On impact I was immediately paralyzed while face down in the water. A nearby man pulled me out of the water which saved me from drowning. On Sunday. August 7, 2005.I went into respiratory difficulty as well as full paralysis due to swelling around the spinal cord. An emergency tracheotomy was done bedside, and I was placed on a respirator.
My brother had me transferred to Jefferson University Medical center from the Atlantic City Hospital on August 8, 2005 . After an immediate MRI , the diagnosis of torn anterior ligaments between C4 and CS with a partial subjugation (dislocation) of the spinal cord was made. The next day I was taken into surgery where a surgical tracheotomy and posterior fusion of the cord was completed. The following week the fusion was again done, this time from the anterior area. I remained at Jefferson Hospital i9n Philadelphia for approximately 8 weeks before being transferred to Magee Rehabilitation. After a few days there I was rushed back to Jefferson with a urinary tract infection and pneumonia. I remained at Jefferson for approximately 3 more weeks. as his bed at Magee was utilized for someone else after 2 weeks had passed.
In Early December, I again went to Magee Rehabilitation for therapy. I remained there until late January when his insurance would no longer cover it due to the lack of progress being made by me. In December an application for Ingles House was submitted. This is a long term care facility which specializes in wheelchair bound individuals. There they train the people to make the most use they can of their limbs. as well as give intensive therapy to help them regain as much use of their extremities as is possible. This enables them to become functioning individuals whenever possible. Unfortunately the waiting list for this facility is 12 to 18 months long.
Since I could not get in at this time, the social worker at Magee found placement at Andorra Woods Healthcare Facility. They have done their best with me to their ability but they do not have the technical expertise or physical facilities to help me. It is a nursing home not a Rehabilitation facility.
In conclusion
This is the plight of many people who become quadriplegic. There is no help for them even with insurance. Steam cell may help them in the future but they need help now! My cousin was a healthy strong 54 year old man; he lived in pain every day of his life. He depends upon others, strangers to help him do everything but this does not have to be.
Herb A Krantz
Help him and others give to the Christopher Reeves Foundation.
http://www.christopherreeve.org
P.S. As this is being written my cousin Allen was rushed to the Hospital again for the fifth time with a height fever of 102. He has another infection in his body form just lying around.
Epitaph
Alan Staller Died on June 24, 2006 almost a year after his accident.
Her fought the good fight but gave up in the end. This was his wish no longer to go thought the pain he lived with every day. The infection that would ravish his body ever few months because no one was working with him and giving him the physical therapy he needed.
I have tried to go to Senator’s and other political entities and agencies just to be told sorry there is no help. If Alan had money or political clout there would have been plenty of help.
Alan leaves behind a lot of friends, son, brother, sister, cousins, aunts, uncles who love him and will miss his humor, and smile.
Alan had a hard life but made the best of it.
Me Herb Krantz I will miss Alan a lot and I am sorry Alan that I could accomplish what I set out to do for you.
We all love you and will miss you dearly.
Rest in peace dear Alan.
If you are tired of the way people who are paralyzed get treated by our medical and government agencies. If you believe in Stem cell reach could help the people like Alan and Christopher Reeve’s. Let stand up for the people who can’t stand for themselves. Give to Christopher Reeve’s foundation. Link below.
http://www.christopherreeve.org
Let’s get a movement started to help people who really can’t help themselves. If you agree call me at 215 -283-9655
or sent a letter to
Herb Krantz
P.O. Box 608
Dresher Pa 19025
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