Camp Hill RFC (est 1893)

Up-date 16th November

Hi,

Last Thursday myself and Leanne and baby Isabella visited Greg for the first time for about 8 weeks and we both couldn't believe how much he has improved in that time. His conversation was much closer to the Greg that we all know and his memory seemed to be much improved also.

He still cannot move his left side which is frustrating him a lot and the boredom of being in that hospital is clear to see but overall his spirit seemed to be high.
He was delighted that we took the baby to see him as he clearly loves children and spoke about how glad he was that Natalie took his boy to see him as often as she could.

He still needs motivating and encouraging to continue with the therapy and to stay positive which I am sure is difficult at times. All in all though we left feeling much better than we had when we visited him last time and everyone should know that he is very grateful of the visits and gifts such as the kindle and DVDs.

That's it really just wanted everyone to know that he is recovering slowly and making improvements because I am sure it is difficult to see if you visit him regularly.

Shane


Up-date 30th September

As stated before, the updates about Greg are infrequent because the change in his condition is not as great on a day to day basis now.

I saw Greg on Monday. He's been given his own private room on the ward and he told me he was very pleased about it. Mentally, he is still progressing. He seemed more lucid and sensible than when I saw him just a week ago. You can hold a good, long, interesting conversation with him and if you talk to him about work, it really is just like having the old Greg back - for a few moments at least. Physically, he hasn't progressed since my last visit, I'm sorry to say. It is still early days, so it's all still to play for but he still cannot move the left side of his body. I am told he is working very hard in physio and so if you do see him you need to keep encouraging to put the effort in because it's crucial that he gets at least one of these limbs working on the left side of his body.

Another update when I know more.

Rob

Up-Date 8th September

Hello everyone,

As stated in the last time the updates about Greg are getting a little bit more infrequent as time goes on because the change in his condition is not as great on a day to day basis now.

Greg can move his right side very well and he is getting some good strength back here with the intensive physio. His left side is not responding to his will but he has a reflex type action in his left arm, which is very encouraging.

Mentally, he is in fairly good spirits. He is learning when not to say things as much as anything else. He can be a little forgetful in the short term but he can hold a good conversation. He continues to progress which is the main thing. And it is still early days in the recovery process.

Another update when I know more.

Rob

Up-Date 23rd August

Hello everyone,

The updates about Greg will get a little bit more infrequent as time goes on because the change in his condition is not as great on a day to day basis now.

He has been outside in his wheelchair this week and seen George. Still not much movement on the left hand side of his body but he is in fairly good spirits. He continues with his physiotherapy and speech therapy. Some small improvements in his mental abilities but not a massive change from last week. He continues to progress albeit slowly.

Another update when I know more.

Thanks.

Rob.

18th August - update from www.getwellgreg.co.uk

Hello everyone,

I have another small update about Greg.

He is pretty much in the same condition as last week. Speaking, sitting up in bed and talking well. He is still not himself by some way and is sometimes lacking some inhibition. That sometimes means he can say inappropriate things out loud. This is not unusual in Greg's type of injury and is not always permanent. His right side is responsive but his left side is still not moving willingly, although there was an involuntary movement in his left arm for the first time - another encouraging sign. He is undergoing physiotherapy in the mornings and speech therapy in the afternoons.

As I hear more, I will let you know.

Thanks, Rob.

11th August, update from www.getwellgreg.co.uk


Hello everyone,

As promised, another update about Greg. He has now moved in to the Rehabilitation hospital in Leamington Spa. He's sharing a room with 4 other guys with similar but in actual fact more severe brain injuries. He is now sitting up in bed and is speaking well. He has a poor short term memory but this is improving. His long term memory is excellent. He still has no movement in the left side of his body but he can move his right side relatively well. His right arm is fully functional and yesterday he seemed to have spasms in his left leg. An encouraging sign.

The visiting schedules are strict but I should have an update in the near future about a visiting timetable.

Thanks.



25th July, update from www.getwellgreg.co.uk

Hello everyone,

More good news. Greg is progressing well and is now awake for long parts of the day. He is still confused but he can talk and he can read. He can move his right arm well but his other limbs are proving stubborn.

This is potentially a traumatic time as he comes to terms with what has happened. So, for the moment we will have to wait for visits because his psychological recovery needs to be carefully managed. But Phil is going to be coming up with a process where we can schedule visits in the near future so that we can see him without everyone arriving at the same time and overloading him.


23rd July update from www.getwellgreg.co.uk

Hello everyone,

I have some more great news about Greg. He has been transferred to the hospital in Warwick.

He's starting to come around for longer periods of time and it seems that he has some grasp of his situation. He is starting to recognise people and memories are coming back to him, albeit jumbled.

But it's important to point out that his recovery at this stage is very delicate. He tires very easily especially after visits and it's important that he doesn't do too much too soon.

So, for the time being there are only going to be visits from the family. But he's progressing well and if this keeps I think in a couple of weeks or so he'll finally be ready for some visits from the rest of us, which I know we're all very much looking forward to.


19th July, below is an update from Greg's web page

Hello everyone,

Good news, I'm hoping we're on a roll.

An infection seems to be under control and Greg has been moved back down to the Neurological ward. He has been responding quite well to verbal commands. This is really good news and it seems he has picked up where he left off. He's still undergoing some quite intense physiotherapy and so the doctors and nurses aren't ready for lots of people to descend on Greg quite yet. But as long as this good progress keeps up, we're hoping it won't be long until we can start visits.

I will keep you posted on updates as I get them.

Thanks,

Rob.


15th July - we're sorry to report that as of today, Greg remains in a Coma within a specialist Intensive Care unit. Thank you to all Members that have posted on his Web Page - hopefully we'll be able to bring you some better news on his progress very shortly.

http://www.getwellgreg.co.uk/

At the last few Chairmans Day, many of you will have met Greg Weston from our Sponsors, Williams de Broe.

We've today heard the sad news that Greg was taken ill in Southampton last Weekend, and since then, has been in a coma.

While Greg and his Young Son (George) have only been to the Club on a few occasions, both of them have enjoyed their time at "The Shrine", and I'm sure you join us in wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

If you have met Greg, you'll know what great chap he is, and if you would like to leave him a get well message, please visit a Web Page posted by his friends.

Knowing Greg as we do, these messages will mean a lot to him when he comes out of his coma.

http://www.getwellgreg.co.uk/