Ross Update - October 15

Today, the staff at St. Jude’s Medical Center called a “family meeting” for all of us. The meeting gathered Ross’ family members, doctors, case workers and therapists together in one place, so that everyone could get on the same page.

One of the first things that was addressed was the number of visitors that Ross has been having, on a non-stop basis since he’s been at St. Jude’s. That said, the doctor’s have mandated a FAMILY and CLOSE FRIENDS ONLY policy for nighttime visitors. Ross is in intensive physical therapy sessions from early in the morning until early evening, and the little time he does have in the evening has been filled with visitors and well wishers. Though Ross and all of the Maeda family greatly appreciate the overwhelming support from the motocross industry, friends and acquaintances, it’s become pretty apparent that Ross has had insufficient time to rest. “It’s great to see old friends and riding buddies, but it’s just getting hard to rest when I feel like I must entertain visitors,” Ross says.

Ross is expected to be in St. Jude’s for at least three more weeks, depending on how well he does in his occupational therapy sessions. The doctor that spoke in today’s meeting was very positive, complimenting Rossi on being as physically fit as he is. She also said that the “spinal shock” that is impairing his ability to move or feel his legs, will take weeks or months to subside. One thing that she did say, that we all liked, was that Rossi’s condition would not be considered permanent until two years from his date of injury. That’s good news, as Ross has continued to encounter some tingles down both legs.

Ross has been brought into the 2st century and is now armed with a MacBookPro laptop. He has been continually checking the Caring Bridge web site that was set up by Greg Berg, so please drop him a message!

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