Thank you Michigan

Submitted by Superpro77 on
Hello my MGO family. I do not post much and have never made a thread, but I need to say thank you to Michigan. I unhealthily look at this board every 30 minutes or so and cannot put into words how much Michigan means to me. My dad had a major heart attack and stroke about a month ago and without an ECMO machine invented by Michigan medical school, I would have lost him. I live 14 hours from my dad and I FaceTimed him today for the first time since he woke up a week ago. I lost him twice before the ECMO machine and he was given a 1% chance to live...Today I saw him smile. He still cannot talk because of a tracheotomy to help him breathe but we had a conversation without words. I have suffered through all the same issues as all of you when it comes to football....I even just missed meeting Jim harbaugh when he was in MA....but...The University of Michigan gave me my father back. Just a bit of perspective from someone who has had his life changed by the best University in the world. Thank you Michigan Go Blue!!!!

SagNasty

March 4th, 2018 at 5:35 PM ^

My cousin had fungal pneumonia a couple years back and the treatment he received at u of m hospital including being on the ecmo machine saved his life.

Glad your dad is doing better.

Block M and Bl…

March 4th, 2018 at 5:39 PM ^

So awesome to hear about your dad! We just spent 35 days in the NICU with our newborn son, and during that time, we were able to learn about the ECMO treatment and it was so awesome to hear how proud the staff were to have the maker of the machine right there in the hospital! While sports may bring us together as fans, it’s amazing to see how M transcends into so many more aspects than just fandom.

Block M and Bl…

March 4th, 2018 at 5:39 PM ^

So awesome to hear about your dad! We just spent 35 days in the NICU with our newborn son, and during that time, we were able to learn about the ECMO treatment and it was so awesome to hear how proud the staff were to have the maker of the machine right there in the hospital! While sports may bring us together as fans, it’s amazing to see how M transcends into so many more aspects than just fandom.

LSAClassOf2000

March 4th, 2018 at 6:17 PM ^

Well, this is a special community full of highly engaged fans and, dare I say, one of the best places, if not the best, to finf knowledgeable sports fans. 

More importantly though, hopefully the recovery is full and speedy. Wherever you go, remember to Go Blue!

bluestaffah

March 4th, 2018 at 6:26 PM ^

Every day we are reminded that sport is only a distraction and not real life. We have much more important things in life that we need to be concerned about...Parkland, health of family and friends, careers, raising children etc. Thanks for sharing your story and we all hope the best for you and your family that your father will be around for many years to come. #GoBlue

huntmich

March 4th, 2018 at 6:54 PM ^

As a medical device engineer, this kind of story is literally the only thing that makes me get up in the morning. I didn't have a hand in the device that saved your father's life, obviously. But I am so happy that he was able to access modern technology. I hope he has as full of a recovery as possible.

rockydude

March 4th, 2018 at 6:56 PM ^

FWIW, I, and I think others, really got a lift from hearing your story.

I'm really happy for you both.

Prayers that your father continues to have improved health.