The Michael Schumacher Career/Injury/Recovery Thread

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Obviously, still a long, long, way to go.

But unlike some here I remain hopeful & optimistic. I believe that's the least we can do for him & his family.

Godspeed Michael,
Ian

 

Streiff has been 'condemned' as some kind of looney looking for 10 minutes of fame; Both Prof Saillant & Sabine have said he has nothing to do with them, Michael or the family.

This story however has been out long enough that, if things run as they have, she'd have denied it by now. That she hasn't suggests to me at least that hope remains, that he's off 'life support' and is indeed interacting with his environment.

*IF* true, I'm also certain Corinna will have asked, and he's answered in some way, what his wishes are. The mans a fighter like no other and I remain convinced he will overcome this BS.

Rather than give up & quit as so many 'experts' here say he should.

Godspeed Michael,
Ian

 

Absolutely. As far as I'm concerned, Michael is on his way and this will be a miraculous recovery story. The fact that he has made it this far is nothing short of amazing.

 

Trapped in an immobile body,… unable to communicate,… but with some unknown degree of awareness. That's a nightmare.

I hope Michael finds peace / comfort in whatever his future holds.

 

It sounds like a fate worse than death. Now that he is stable he could remain in the state he is in for a long time.

 

In fact, Michael's wealth and status may allow new methods of treatment and therapy that most could not afford.

Michael's fight is not just for himself. It may be for others in the future who will learn and have hope.

Michael has always been highly competitive. Now is his time to do it again. If anyone can, he can.

 

That's a good point. His status/wealth may have opened the exploration of previously untested avenues in this area. Michael's fight and medical development based around his condition could possibly help others, which I'm certain he would be pleased to hear. What a nice addition to top his already incredible legacy.

 

this is a nice perspective. thank you for the post.

 

+1

 

Unfortunately Ian. Michaels accident will be fatal. I've looked after many severely brain injured. Granted we all have to read between the lines here, even the eminent professor whose job is threatened. Go into any chronic hospital where the severely brain damaged exist more than one year after their injury ,then speak with authority. There is hope and there is false hope.

 

Interesting insight. With great resources false hope can be generated and maintained. I would think there would be little pressure to feel otherwise.

Simon's post above is more of how I feel about this. I hope for the best about this. I also know this is a complex injury and a long road lies ahead.

 

https://twitter.com/MassaFelipe19/status/551435612734377984

 

Thanks for posting this.

 

Happy bday Michael. Cheers Felipe

 

Good stuff from Felipe. It's sad Michael is in this condition. Well, the doctors who have been treating him says it will take 3 years timeline for recovery. Lets wait and see how that pans out.

I just hope, he gets to be back on his feet, and live life normally.

 

They did? Hard to believe.

 

+1. I love Michael, but I am a realist. I just don't see how being a popinjay about it is helping anyone.

 

Yeap. In fact i think Sabine came out with a statement too.

 

Link?

 

It was a month or so ago and I can't recall if Sabine said so or not

 

Happy Birthday Michael - Wishing you the best possible outcome - God bless

 

Found it, thanks. Yes indeed the doctor who is treating him said this. Kehm was not involved.

 

By 3 years I can only assume at this time that infers 3 years would be the time frame where medically they would see as close to maximum recovery as there is going to be. The Kubica injury comes to mind in this way in that his injury progressed and healed as far as it was going to go then after 2-3 years that was it. With Michael it could be different as higher brain level is present but we have no idea how much his motor skills, specifically parts associated with controlling have been affected. 3 years. My gosh what a nightmare hang in there Michael

 

I agree.

3 years does not mean recovery, but rather as good as it gets.