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Hi ,

That was very nice of the friend to help your sister... Yes, it is remarkable how everything had come together for your sister, some of us would call that a (miracle ) I know nothing about Hawaii, Are the islands connected with bridges or you have to fly or ferry to each one? Just curious. Keep us updated and please tell your family my Prayers and thoughts are with you all...

((( Caring Hugs )))Helen

Hello

Just received a new update from my brother in law. The transfer to the rehab unit had been postponed a few days due to an infection with the central IV, fortunately the infection responded to vancomycin, apparently an antibiotic of last resort. It's horrible how bacteria has been becoming resistant to so many of our antibiotics these days.

They've discontinued the lumbar punctures, apparently the pressure on the brain is almost down to normal.

The HMO refused to pay the $7,000 for the medical transfer flight so they arranged to have a friend who's a nurse that worked at the clinic where my sister worked to act as an in-flight nurse on a commercial flight. Apparently, my sister was lecturing smokers at the airport, telling them that if they didn't stop, they could become brain damaged like she is.

It's truly remarkable how everything has been working out, with the SAH occurring just before my brother in law left for work hence there was someone to call 911, the rapid response of the fire department and the airlift to Maui hence bringing her to the stroke center within four hours and the fact that the stroke center had the Dyna CT which had only been just installed the year before (there's only three such machines in the western US). Apparently, had the stroke occurred almost anywhere else and or at any other time, the outcome could've been very different.

Regards,

"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate." Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score.

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Hello HelenThey have to fly.   Maui is right next to Hawaii, you can see Maui on a clear day and people occasionally try to swim across but the currents are very strong and the strait is shark infested.   There are two airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines; both operate much like Southwestern Airlines in that they are more like a bus than an airline.   You buy a ticket and line up for a plane, if you can't get on the next flight, you wait for the one after it.   I think one of the two airlines was having some financial difficulties and may have declared bankruptcy some time ago but I don't remember which.I've never seen any ferries but I guess they must have them.Regards,On Jan 27, 2009, at 8:58 PM, angelbear1129@... wrote:Hi ,  That was very nice of the friend to help your sister...  Yes, it is remarkable how everything had come together for your sister, some of us would call that a (miracle )    I know nothing about Hawaii, Are the islands connected with bridges or you have to fly or ferry to each one?  Just curious.  Keep us updated and please tell your family my Prayers and thoughts are with you all...((( Caring Hugs )))HelenHelloJust received a new update from my brother in law.   The transfer to the rehab unit had been postponed a few days due to an infection with the central IV, fortunately the infection responded to vancomycin, apparently an antibiotic of last resort.   It's horrible how bacteria has been becoming resistant to so many of our antibiotics these days.They've discontinued the lumbar punctures, apparently the pressure on the brain is almost down to normal.The HMO refused to pay the $7,000 for the medical transfer flight so they arranged to have a friend who's a nurse that worked at the clinic where my sister worked to act as an in-flight nurse on a commercial flight.   Apparently, my sister was lecturing smokers at the airport, telling them that if they didn't stop, they could become brain damaged like she is.It's truly remarkable how everything has been working out, with the SAH occurring just before my brother in law left for work hence there was someone to call 911, the rapid response of the fire department and the airlift to Maui hence bringing her to the stroke center within four hours and the fact that the stroke center had the Dyna CT which had only been just installed the year before (there's only three such machines in the western US).   Apparently, had the stroke occurred almost anywhere else and or at any other time, the outcome could've been very different.Regards, "When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate."Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score.

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Hello HelenThey have to fly.   Maui is right next to Hawaii, you can see Maui on a clear day and people occasionally try to swim across but the currents are very strong and the strait is shark infested.   There are two airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines; both operate much like Southwestern Airlines in that they are more like a bus than an airline.   You buy a ticket and line up for a plane, if you can't get on the next flight, you wait for the one after it.   I think one of the two airlines was having some financial difficulties and may have declared bankruptcy some time ago but I don't remember which.I've never seen any ferries but I guess they must have them.Regards,On Jan 27, 2009, at 8:58 PM, angelbear1129@... wrote:Hi ,  That was very nice of the friend to help your sister...  Yes, it is remarkable how everything had come together for your sister, some of us would call that a (miracle )    I know nothing about Hawaii, Are the islands connected with bridges or you have to fly or ferry to each one?  Just curious.  Keep us updated and please tell your family my Prayers and thoughts are with you all...((( Caring Hugs )))HelenHelloJust received a new update from my brother in law.   The transfer to the rehab unit had been postponed a few days due to an infection with the central IV, fortunately the infection responded to vancomycin, apparently an antibiotic of last resort.   It's horrible how bacteria has been becoming resistant to so many of our antibiotics these days.They've discontinued the lumbar punctures, apparently the pressure on the brain is almost down to normal.The HMO refused to pay the $7,000 for the medical transfer flight so they arranged to have a friend who's a nurse that worked at the clinic where my sister worked to act as an in-flight nurse on a commercial flight.   Apparently, my sister was lecturing smokers at the airport, telling them that if they didn't stop, they could become brain damaged like she is.It's truly remarkable how everything has been working out, with the SAH occurring just before my brother in law left for work hence there was someone to call 911, the rapid response of the fire department and the airlift to Maui hence bringing her to the stroke center within four hours and the fact that the stroke center had the Dyna CT which had only been just installed the year before (there's only three such machines in the western US).   Apparently, had the stroke occurred almost anywhere else and or at any other time, the outcome could've been very different.Regards, "When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate."Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score.

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Hello HelenThey have to fly.   Maui is right next to Hawaii, you can see Maui on a clear day and people occasionally try to swim across but the currents are very strong and the strait is shark infested.   There are two airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines; both operate much like Southwestern Airlines in that they are more like a bus than an airline.   You buy a ticket and line up for a plane, if you can't get on the next flight, you wait for the one after it.   I think one of the two airlines was having some financial difficulties and may have declared bankruptcy some time ago but I don't remember which.I've never seen any ferries but I guess they must have them.Regards,On Jan 27, 2009, at 8:58 PM, angelbear1129@... wrote:Hi ,  That was very nice of the friend to help your sister...  Yes, it is remarkable how everything had come together for your sister, some of us would call that a (miracle )    I know nothing about Hawaii, Are the islands connected with bridges or you have to fly or ferry to each one?  Just curious.  Keep us updated and please tell your family my Prayers and thoughts are with you all...((( Caring Hugs )))HelenHelloJust received a new update from my brother in law.   The transfer to the rehab unit had been postponed a few days due to an infection with the central IV, fortunately the infection responded to vancomycin, apparently an antibiotic of last resort.   It's horrible how bacteria has been becoming resistant to so many of our antibiotics these days.They've discontinued the lumbar punctures, apparently the pressure on the brain is almost down to normal.The HMO refused to pay the $7,000 for the medical transfer flight so they arranged to have a friend who's a nurse that worked at the clinic where my sister worked to act as an in-flight nurse on a commercial flight.   Apparently, my sister was lecturing smokers at the airport, telling them that if they didn't stop, they could become brain damaged like she is.It's truly remarkable how everything has been working out, with the SAH occurring just before my brother in law left for work hence there was someone to call 911, the rapid response of the fire department and the airlift to Maui hence bringing her to the stroke center within four hours and the fact that the stroke center had the Dyna CT which had only been just installed the year before (there's only three such machines in the western US).   Apparently, had the stroke occurred almost anywhere else and or at any other time, the outcome could've been very different.Regards, "When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate."Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score.

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Wow, that could get expensive over time visiting realatives! But the warmth right now would sure be nice!!!

Thanks for explaining

((( Caring Hugs )))Helen

Hello Helen

They have to fly. Maui is right next to Hawaii, you can see Maui on a clear day and people occasionally try to swim across but the currents are very strong and the strait is shark infested. There are two airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines; both operate much like Southwestern Airlines in that they are more like a bus than an airline. You buy a ticket and line up for a plane, if you can't get on the next flight, you wait for the one after it. I think one of the two airlines was having some financial difficulties and may have declared bankruptcy some time ago but I don't remember which.

I've never seen any ferries but I guess they must have them.

Regards,

"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate." Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score.