Rider down on 1-5 this morning

[Betty Rage]

Went and saw him this morning.

They are limiting his visits now to two people at a time with no talking to him or touching him. He's made amazing progress since they invoked those rules. His ICP (inner cranial pressure, I think) is really good, and he seems to be improving.

Let's all root for Mase and hope he wakes up soon.

[marvellous]

He's just napping, taking a break...

Seriously, glad he's doing better, and we're all keeping up the good thoughts...

[Betty Rage]

He's just napping, taking a break...

Seriously, glad he's doing better, and we're all keeping up the good thoughts...

That's pretty much what it is, at least in my opinion. His body just went through a big trauma, it needs to stay asleep to heal. He'll come out of it when he's ready.

[JohnnyDucati]

NM-

It's nice that you went to visit him.  Hopefully all the good vibes will help and he'll be up and and at 'em in no time. 

J

[Mother]

Any update on Mason?

[Betty Rage]

Went and saw him last night.

He is still comatose but improving. Apparently he was breathing on his own for a bit but they put the respirator back in as a precaution.

He is in surgery at the moment, for his left humerous and wrist. Hopefully he will be out by 8:30, the surgery will go for about 3 hours or so.

If anyone would like to donate to his "get well fund", you can donate here via paypal, or you can go into a US Bank branch and donate there.

Mason has health as well as moto insurance, but he won't be able to return to work for awhile and I'm sure his expenses will be astronomical, so any help you guys can give would be awesome.

[Betty Rage]

Another update on Mase:

He ended up with a blood clot in his right thigh yesterday which was pretty scary. They put him on blood thinners and put a filter in before he goes into surgery again. His ICP (intracranial pressure) was spiking but is really low today.

He's doing better than ever, the clot was a little scary but it looks like he'll be ok.

Thank you all!!

[ryandalling]

Keep us updated.

Anyone have a pic? I know a lot of people would recognize him. He is a fun person to hang with.

[Betty Rage]

Here's Mase in all his charming glory.

[NEIKOS]

. . .  He is a fun person to hang with.

Unless he's drunk at Motocorsa and being about 6 inches taller and at least 100lbs heavier than you grabs you by the shoulders, pulls you within inches of his face and says "I'm not gay but you got beautiful eyes."

My ass was puckered for a week! 

I'm still sending good/happy energy his way.  I miss the big guy and hope he recovers really, really ,really quickly! 

[Tailgunner]

Here's Mase in all his charming glory.

Yeah that's him!!! I like that guy, he's fun   kinda rowdy  

This guy will make it, full recovery   Hurry up Mason  

I want to go see him when it's cool to. Thanks for updating us C.

[Betty Rage]

Mason is very cool, I love hearing stories about him because I think "that is so Mase!!"

I'll check and make sure it's ok to visit him, then let you guys know. I think it would mean a lot to his family to meet more of his friends. His mom is wonderful and has enjoyed meeting everyone so far.

*edit*

So Mase is in the West Wing ICU at Legacy Emanual Hospital on Vancouver ave. here in North Portland.

Visiting hours are from 8:30am to 10:00pm with a shift change between 6:30pm and 8:30pm, so no visitors during that time.

If  you go see him, there is a telephone at the entrance to the ICU, pick it up and ask the nurse if it's okay if Mason Andrews has visitors, she'll unlock the door if it's cool.

Make sure you say hi to his mom, her name is JoAnn and his Dad's name is Bob.

[Tailgunner]

Awh yes, Emanual ICU... I know it well.

So I want to go see Mase after work today, gonna try. What should I bring him, flowers? I THINK NOT!!! He'd probably launch the t.v. remote at me.
I'll just bring an extra helmet with me (just in case) and maybe some dirty magazines 

Thank you NeenjaMastah, your the coolest 

billy
 

[Betty Rage]

Ha ha, flowers aren't allowed in the ICU but I'm sure he'll appreciate the mags when he wakes up.

Mylar balloons are allowed though, and you'll get to see all the creative things people have brought for him...

[scott_araujo]

I just got back from visiting Mason, he's doing well.  His parents were there and his friend Carrie too.  His intercranial pressure is down and they have removed the tube from his head.  He's on the ventilator sometimes and sometimes not but his lung that was collapsed is doing well, no signs of pneumonia either.  He's opening his eyes today and moving them a bit left and right.  His parents say this is new and good.  His brain was not severely injured.  His brain stem was hurt a little more and that's probably why he's not waking up yet.  They also got good news this week, the neurologist expects him to make a full recovery in about 12 months. 

I think he's having another surgery tomorrow to fix up his left arm.  The staff are limiting his visits before and after surgery so that they can care for him.  Please respect that so he can get the best care possible.

His parents are nice folks.  His dad has actually found some disability insurance that he qualifies for (!) so that should help a little with his bills.  His mom told me EDR is printing up Superman logo style stickers with 757, his race number.  I think they are available at the shop and they'll all be putting them on their bikes for the Rose Festival events.

His parents are staying around the south end of 23rd and are looking for a small gym so they can exercise.  If anyone knows of one please let them know.

Scott