Juan Torres: A vegetative patient's shocking recovery
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Juan Torres was declared to be in a permanent vegetative state. Until one day, he woke up, shocking his family and neuroscientists. The craziest part? He actually remembered what happened.
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Please also pray for my dad who has been in a vegetative state for about 8 years now. I was 9 when it happened. I'd be so grateful if anyone would have the time to pray for him. His name's Peter. ❤️
I may be late but I certainly will put ur dad Peter on my prayer list. And you and family along with him! God is great!! But everything he does is in his time ,not ours.ok? God bless abundantly!!
How's your dad?
You may try this, go to your father and tell him exactly what I am telling you here, tell him these words, do this daily. Just give this a try, you all who have relatives or friends that go through this problem, you all can use this! It's true, it's not some imagination, it's true.
Father, everything that we are, comes from within ourselves, everything that we feel happens within, in spite of the idea that we need things or certain events to happen in order for us to be happy, happiness happens within ourselves and so sadness and peace and all the human emotions. All that we experience on this Earth, we experience within ourselves, life does not shape who we are, we shape our own self from within us.
Father, who are we? Are we are our emotions? They come and go and yet we are still here. Are we our thoughts? They come and go and yet we are still here. Are we our experiences? They come and go and yet we are still here. Are we our personalities? We are always changing, yet we are still here. Father, who are we? All things come and go and yet we are still here, then who are we, father? Father, we are the silence when the noise of mind is no more, this silence is always there, always seeing, always witnessing. We are the ever-present Witness that sees it all.
Father, everything that we think we are, we only think it, if the mind is silent and there are no thoughts, we are still here. Father, everything that we think we are, we only think it, we are beyond thoughts, beyond our thinking, we are the ever-present Witness that sees it all.
Father, set everything aside, clear you mind, let the silence take over you, stay in this silence. Father, you are now at the core of who you are, your inner most being, the place from which everything that you are comes alive. Father, this is the essence of who you are, the spark of light that gives birth to all that you are. Father, this is the I AM state, this is the ever-present Witness that sees it all.
Father, you are this ever present Witness, you are not your thoughts, your experiences, this body of yours, your are not your situation, you are not your emotions, you are the Silence.
Father, now that you know you are more than everything you ever thought you are, so much more, come back to us Father, you can do this, you are the very essence of who you ever thought you are, the spark of life. You give life to your body. Come to us, Father.
I AM, your inner most being is waking you, I AM, your inner most being is calling you, I AM, your inner most being, is here, I AM is YOU.
Father, now I go and leave you in Peace, listen to my words and let this Peace take over you, let this Peace be all that's in your mind, stay in this Peace and while being in this Peace, come back to us.
Praying for your father for healing in Jesus’s name! Amen!🙏
prayers for your father
How do you think a stranger thinking about your dad will help him? I mean direcly help him?
Obviously I wish your dad can recover fully. For your sake mostly.
I hope he's content as he is.
I have worked in Level 1 Trauma Centers for most of my 35 year career and I have seen recoveries like this on several occasions, and have been Blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of their recovery. I will give only 1 quick example where I have been directly involved and witnessed a recovery like this. A 20 year old young man got shot in the head with a 9mm which exited the other side of his head. He was in a “Vegetative State,” and I wouldn’t give up on him. I made it a point to talk to him several times every day about a picture that someone had placed on his hospital room wall of his baby girl. I kept telling him, “Wow! You have such a beautiful baby girl, you’ve got to get better for her.” He couldn’t even open his eyes at the time but every time I talked to him about his baby girl his eyes would flutter and I knew he was hearing me and responding directly with the verbal stimulation. I had the privilege to work with him again 3 months later and he was sitting up in a wheelchair alert and oriented. I went in and asked him, “Do you remember someone talking to you about your baby girl when you were on the ventilator?” He lit up with a smile that I will have etched in my mind forever. He said yes I remember that, and he told me exactly what I would say to him several times every day when I was there at work. I have been a part of many amazing recoveries which has made my career a blessing instead of a job.
Your story made me tear up! You're a beautiful soul and he was very lucky to have you to reach out to him and believe he was still aware. You're an angel
Rachel Johnson: I thank the Lord for giving me the opportunity to work with the young man and then blessing me to be able to see and witness first hand the fruits of my efforts. Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
Julie Ramos: Keep doing what you are doing and give him the chance that he deserves. Keep watching for any clinical signs and any response you can get from him. He needs to know that you haven’t given up on him and you will be right there for him when he is able to respond more directly. Tears are a language that God understands. Always Remember: As long as there’s God; There’s Hope...
@Julie Ramos Julie no pares de orar día y noche. Orad sin cesar. Santiago 5 :15 la oración de Fe sanara al enfermo el Señor lo levantara y si hubiese pecado le serán perdonados. Así está mi hijo por 2 meses y ya me habla atravez de los ojos poco a poco esta despertando. Pero sun Fe es imposible agradar s Dios. No paren de orar yo también lo haré por tu hijito. BENDICIONES 🙏🙏
@Julie Ramos julie como esta tu hijito?estamos orando por el en cadena de oracion, cual es su nombre? Yo pido por el hijito de Julie Ramos, si me puedes mandar su nombre. Orad unos por otros dice la Biblia. El Señor lo despertará ya veras. Espera pacientemente en Jehová se inclinará a ti y escuchara tu ruego Salmos 40.🙏🙏Bendiciones porfavor sigue orando por mi hijo Christopher. Gracias
This is gonna sound weird lol. My brother woke up from a coma a few months ago after a car crash. He couldn’t open his eyes. He could only make some noises and barely move. The MOMENT we knew he was still himself mentally is when I called him Chewbacca (my family tries to laugh in horrible situations) because of his noises AND HE FLIPPED ME OFF. 😂😂😂.
That made my day
How is your brother doing now? Hope all is well with you and your family.
Brandon Lucas my love hows your brother doing ?
😂💜💜🙌
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When I was a nurse( I am retired) I always talked and sang to my patients as if they could understand me ,even when they were in a comatose state. I am so happy you are getting better Juan.
Thank you for being a nurse.
My story is quite different but if it hadn't been for my ( Nurse ❤ ) I wouldn't be here.
Blessings to you and your family. I believe NURSES are ANGELS.
Thank you Linda
Aw that’s so sweet of you. I got so much respect for nurses and doctors like you. 💖
Bless your heart. Love from Boston
You are a saint!
My nephew was in accident and is currently in this state. This video gives me hope
Maria Howells he's improving slowly. We still have a long way to go
Purposeful Love god bless ❤️
Purposeful Love Please stay positive and hopeful. Your cousin's brain is healing itself. 💗
Godbless
Lol
"I won't stop until I can walk" that's the spirit!
Exactly.
Hallelujah!!!
That's what Christopher Reeves said. It the best way to think ... stay positive ... but know that this is more unlikely than likely. This is a "miracle", which only meant that it's a one in a million experience that we don't understand.
Thanks to All from the depth of my heart I appreciate your kindness im so grateful to all of you!! May God bring All the patients safe from hospitals to home by themselves
AMEEN
What's his full name, I will pray!
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❤️
I'm so sorry about your brother.
Don't give up HOPE.
BLESSINGS to you and your family. Love & prayers sent from R.I.
God knows where yr brother is ..ask Jesus to go there and wake him..blessings
The scariest thought is being trapped in that state but your mind is still normal. Imagine wanting to communicate with people but you’re unable to do so. Horrific.
There are people with 'Locked in Syndrome' who live that nightmare 😭😭😭
Very horrific.
I guess the question which worries me is how many people who have also been diagnosed as vegetative are actually aware but their life support was switched off and, going forward, how do we tell the difference?
It really make you think Wright? The doctor tell you he doesn’t understand anything, but in reality they don’t know for sure. I find that scary. Because as you said, how do we know the difference?
I have always thought about this - Some patients have woken up after being in a PVS for years & years.
My mother-in-law.
I saw a tear run down her face, when I was talking to her.
The nurse said that sometimes that happens, but there is no way she can hear.
I knew this could not be true.
They pressured my father-in-law to pull the vent, and she died a day later.
@@beverlycrowell_ that is so sad .
@@yvonnemitchell1744
It is. Thank you.
A frien's sister was in a coma on life support, declared brain dead, but the family stayed in her room night and day praying and talking to her. Four months later she woke up. Now she is normal.
That's a miracle. Hope she is doing very well
Yay!!!!!!
Brain dead!? And she recovered? Did they know why or how the brain rebooted? That’s amazing. So happy for you.
@@SereneExpanse , that what we need to know, how was she "rebooted?" So much that we don't know and not always be answered logically.
Darci Jones: Darci Jones: Praise The Lord I am so glad you shared that story. I posted a couple comments you may want to read. I have witnessed this over and over again in my 35 year career of working medical trauma ER and ICU. My comments support the same condition you described with your friend’s sister. Medical Science and Medical Professionals can’t explain it unless of course they recognize and acknowledge the Power of Prayer and Faith. Thank you so much again for sharing this blessing. AllforKJ
This video really gives me hope to my wife, she passed out 10 days after delivering birth to our son. Now it's been 4 months in this state, she blink, yawn, sleep when sleepy and coughing but no respon. The only respon is when we move her hands or feet, she will suddenly wakeup from sleep. I hope she will get her consciousness back and go for physical rehab then reunite with me and our little son. I really miss talking to her and hearing my name called by her beautiful voice. Sending prayers to all vs patients and family ❤
Hey ! Did she get consciousness? My mother is in this state , would be helpful if you share your story
Please everyone pray for my mother, she just recently in a vegetative state and non-responsive! Thank you!
I will pray for your mother- blessings on to your family
I pray that Allah swt heals your mother to better than her normal health and that you and your mom live your lives with peace and happiness.
1 year later hows mom doing????
🙏🙏🙏
How’s your mother doing?
What a great mom... her energy brought him back.
Tina Meler ...absolutely...he and his family are inspiring.
God did. Through faith.
Love accomplishes things which none other can. God is Love.
@@ronnetteharvey2002
Hahaha
Bull!!!!!
I had a patient who was in a vegetative state. His mom and sister didn’t give up on him. He came to rehab and then became independent again.
This young man will walk one day, because he is determined to, just as he was determined to wake up.
Marie you are perfectly right! It’s up to the person, the bible clearly says “as a man thinks, so is he”
This young man THINKS he’s going to be as he was, and so he Will! Can’t wait to see an update :) Praise the Lord!
@@freedomformelbourne884 Will the Lord ever heal amputees?
@@stevansf only if they are determined 🤔 How ridiculous is that mindset
True.
this is why i dont believe in pulling the plug so soon. give the person and the brain a chance to come back.
Unfortunately in America, some people have no choice because of the outrages hospital bills that start to pile up, with or without insurance
Imagine they actually hear and see you, you know youre going to die, you hear your parents cry and you can do NOTHING. Has to be the WORST feeling imaginable
Ikr. Life is sacred. Too precious to just declare done and over with.
Thank you!!!! My mom is in a coma. They said the miracle would be vegetative state if she comes out of it. My sister wants to pull the plug and I don’t feel God telling me to do that
@@pop3690 that just shows how corrupt this world is. People value money over human lives.
Juan's injury was about the same time as my son's. He is still PVS and I do believe that he knows what's around him. As I have heard from other awaken PVS patients, they knew what was going on. It is so sad that they are trapped inside their own body being helpless. Juan is lucky and I believe he is determined to get better and stronger so help him God. I keep praying and please anybody reads this, please pray for us.
What you can do is try to read their minds/wishes when they look at you and communicate them verbally. Make them feel like you understand.
God bless
I don't get it, why do people ask to pray for them to the God that injured them in the first place? Hey God, can you please change your mind and heal the kid that you decided to hurt in the first place? I mean, I feel really sorry for the parents and the kids, but to get God involved in all this is just silly. I will have my fingers crossed for his recovery though!
I'm sure you've tried everything, but in case you haven't heard... there's people waking up from similar situations from the sleeping pill ambien. There are videos on here of it. Not sure if it will help, but it's something worth sharing
I do not believe in god, so instead of praying, I shall hope for you. Perhaps I'll take up Christianity for a few minutes and pray that way. Brain damage on your own child must be utterly terrifying and I hope he recovers fully.
I never presume my patients can't hear me, understand me. I talk to them all the time while providing care. I tell them what the date is, what time it is, what the weather is like. I always tell them what I am about to do and why if I can. This reinforces my ...not sure what to call it, habit? I do it with dementia patients as well.
I had a patient in the ICU that I took care of every shift for 6.5 weeks who eventually was moved out to a rehab program. She was not a head injury but had hepatic encephalopathy that didn't resolve within a "normal" timeframe. She had normal scans, normal everything. No explanation for her coma. Almost two years later a young woman approached me at the mall, asked if my name was LeeAnn, I told her it was. She threw herself into my arms, said she recognized my voice and thanked me for taking the time to talk to her "while I was away from my body."
They hear us. It's that simple.
Thanks to these caregivers who continue treating their patients with respect and dignity!
People like you make the world a better place. Thank you so much
You my dear are just where u are supposed to be. God Bless You
I hope Prichard colon recovers. God bless you Juan, and to anyone that’s going through this.
When he laughed outside I cried.. Tears still coming.. ❤️ Bless his heart.
🙏💖🙏 Gitte....I'm James and I'm a Man's Man if you know what i mean💪...
... I Don't Cry... i Think it was my upbringing from a young Age Men dont Cry
So i'd Fall at 3 4 years old and told no your a boy a man, men dont cry...And that stuck with me.........BUT i am VERY Sensitive, As in Love Etc , Don't touch a woman around e or ill badly hurt you!
But Gitte I am NON Violent at all, i dont fight i use my head not my fists , Nor do i have a Temper.. Last time i was in a fight i was a teenager at school a LONG time ago LOL.. I was bought up with 3 rules by my father, who i LOVE DEARLY! 💖💖
1 ) you dont EVER hit a woman ,if you see a girl in trouble you Help no matter what.. which i have NEVER done nor will i ever do no matter what!!
2 ) you dont lie ever ( i have broken this rule many many times but in my childhood/teenage years since 18/19 i do NOT LIE, Lol😂 unless its my Ex Gf asking does my gum look big Lol i say no when i should say yes Lol )
3 ) never steal... iv broken that rule too big i was ten or eleven and got caught and no joke got my mouth washed out with soap 🤦♂️😂😂
Now looking back i had a great childhood had everything i needed and wanted but never spoiled i had to work for things i wanted... But these rules made me the MAN i am Today!
A caring , Loving , Kind , giving/sharing , honest man's man...but Gitte this nearly made me cry...hearing the mother speak on the CPR Etc ... i dont have kids im in my 30's but i can understand her pain in her voice
so its been over 39 years since i have cried but i NEARLY did today!!
Please stay safe Gitte 🙏😷😷 Much Love/Respect From ☘Ireland☘ James😷
What a wonderful mom. "I love you my baby" says it all.
This gives me so much hope for that boxer Prichard Colon I really am praying for a full recovery
Mothers never gives up there child! My son is my life ⭐️
Mine did!!
@@free4gamersxbox195 I'm so sorry!
My 10 yr old Granddaughter had a severe asthma attack and it took a long time for them to get a heartbeat back. I begged her mother not to give up on her quickly. Less than 3 days later, she signed the papers to discontinue life support. She had moved her arm twice, but they convinced her that she wasn't coming back. I'll never forgive her for giving up and at least wait a week. She passed 12/31/20.
Not all mothers.
This shows the power of mental determination. He never gave up. You can see the intensity in his eyes.
Omg he remembers names when he wake up omg that means they are trapped omg can't imagine the pain
OH GOD
Yup. Now let that sink in
praying this recovery happens for Prichard Colon boxer who is now in vegatative state because of illegal shots to the back of the head during a boxing match
And also magomed abdulsalamov
I didn’t know that. I thought he was walking with help
Read the message I left on I'm khan
just read a thing saying he can now communicate using his eyes (answer yes or no questions by looking at the answer in english and spanish with an 80% accuracy)
and he is even able to walk with assistance but this is new
He immediately came to my mind. I check his mom’s posts. His improvements are unbelievable!.
That must feel horrible to feel trapped in your own body... almost like sleep paralysis.
nikki _ I hate that feeling.
That's what I was thinking. Must be so frustrating for all those poor ppl in that state! :(
Its peaceful
I can't believe how terrifying that must be. I have had sleep paralysis and I can't imagine being fully awake and unable to communicate.
Theres a book (and a movie) about a man who had the locked-in syndrome and he said after a while he was not suffering anymore because he was able to imagine everything he wanted and it becamed "real". He typed his autobiography while paralysed with the help of a nurse. The title is "The Diving Bell and The Butterfly".
We had a high school student in a hospital where I worked. His parents were older and I often wondered where they got the endurance, but they took turns staying with him, encouraging his friends. They played his favorite music, brought his favorite foods, read his school work, trying to give him as normal environment as they could. Eventually the hospital said he had to go. His parents took him home, still filling his days with his previous normalcy. They threw a big party for him during the winter holidays. Teachers from his different grade levels as well as his senior staff. Loud music. Laughter. Everyone talked to him. A few days after the party he started to talk a bit, move a bit. He had more visitors. Teachers came over and talked about his classwork. He graduated with his class in June.
That gives me so much hope. My son (22) has been in a minimally conscious state since August 27th. He has survived the unbelievable. His AVM was devastating. He was not supposed to survive but he did. He has started to smile, and started to mouth and say one to two-word sentences. We still have hope, but many times so discouraged. Stories like the above are so uplifting. Does anyone know of a support group online?
This just goes against everything we are told about this state. This man’s experience just goes to show how complexed and wonderful our human bodies are, with an amazing ability to heal itself given a chance. We have so much to learn. He and his family are really inspiring.
This gives our son hope God bless you and your family
goldenkingstoys how is your son doing sir?
Akın Özer still rehab we are hoping and praying he can come home in december not yet awake but can now finally breathe on his own
goldenkingstoys ask the hospital to bring in an eye gaze communication system or have an outside entity evaluate him for one.
Gods Speed
Talk to him and he will become fully conscious
My god, I can't imagine being trapped in my own body for such a long time. The way he says it is like he was his normal self, but just couldn't do anything. I'm surprised he didn't just go completely insane. Go Juan! I hope other people like him will recover just as miraculously.
so in other words ,THEY ARE ALIVE AND LIVING AND FUNCTIONING..inside themselves but..not communicating outside themselves..that's no reason to terminate his life.
@@spencespicoli9276 So that one should die because the other 99,999 won't make it? That's ok with you? You have no qualms over killing someone off huh? I bet you wouldn't want someone to have that attitude about your child.
Very well said👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yes they are alive. We live in a society that doesn’t like to look at “less than perfect” and we try to shut it down. That is very very troubling. I’ll take hope over death any day
Exactly!
He was. That doesn't mean everyone is.
His laugh in the sunshine 💖💖💖 what an incredible moment!
Young man you hang in there. Let it go, don’t feel guilty, and keep going. Realize your experience has helped other people. Enjoy the life that has been returned to you
Terrifying to think HOW MANY people were in this situation but the doctors had managed to convince the families that their loved one was hopeless, and that those patients never had the chance to go outside and "laugh at a snow white joke" that would give them the opportunity to sat "HEY IM IN HERE!!!!!" How many people were in there and left to die. Beyond terrifying.
Not just left to die, but to have the doctors plan on the time and date of their death and then have their organs removed and given to another human being as if their life meant nothing.
@@msmegification Yep. And have your unused or unsold body parts given to pigs and zoo animals. So horrible.
🙏💖🙏 LOL,, I dont know what to call you by your name lol😂 so i hope you dont mind me calling you missy instead of miss as would infer your very old when its far from the truth SO Missy lol😂....I'm James and I'm a Man's Man if you know what i mean💪...
... I Don't Cry... i Think it was my upbringing from a young Age Men dont Cry
So i'd Fall at 3 4 years old and told no your a boy a man, men dont cry...And that stuck with me.........BUT i am VERY Sensitive, As in Love Etc , Don't touch a woman around e or ill badly hurt you!
But Missy.. I am NON Violent at all, i dont fight i use my head not my fists , Nor do i have a Temper.. Last time i was in a fight i was a teenager at school a LONG time ago LOL.. I was bought up with 3 rules by my father, who i LOVE DEARLY! 💖💖
1 ) you dont EVER hit a woman ,if you see a girl in trouble you Help no matter what.. which i have NEVER done nor will i ever do no matter what!!
2 ) you dont lie ever ( i have broken this rule many many times but in my childhood/teenage years since 18/19 i do NOT LIE, Lol😂 unless its my Ex Gf asking does my gum look big Lol i say no when i should say yes Lol )
3 ) never steal... iv broken that rule too big i was ten or eleven and got caught and no joke got my mouth washed out with soap 🤦♂️😂😂
Now looking back i had a great childhood had everything i needed and wanted but never spoiled i had to work for things i wanted... But these rules made me the MAN i am Today!
A caring , Loving , Kind , giving/sharing , honest man's man...but Missy this nearly made me cry...hearing the mother speak on the CPR Etc ... i dont have kids im in my 30's but i can understand her pain in her voice
so its been over 39 years since i have cried but i NEARLY did today!!
Please stay safe Missy 🙏😷😷 Much Love/Respect From ☘Ireland☘ James😷
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My heart goes out to all the people who are trapped like Juan in their bodies and can’t seem to break through like he did. 😞
My uncle is in vegetative state for last 7 months ,please pray for his recovery , this video always give me hope ,i hve watched it more thn 100 times and that smile always make me cry 😭😭😭
How is your uncle now?
@GadgetsNoobOfficial how is your uncle?
@@tdgarza2000 he is still in vegetative state 😭
Please remember him in your prayers 🤲🏻
My uncle David suffered a bad car accident, and ended up in similar circumstances. They didn’t think he would ever come out of his coma, and that went on for 3 months. Nothing, just lifeless and seemingly brain dead. David was an excellent piano player before his accident, my family would play him classical piano music in his hospital room. After basically being accepted gone, he slowly began moving again. Still incoherent, but able to move. Gradually through physical therapy, he was being taught to stand and walk again. His mind was seemingly erased; blank. His brother brought him his old keyboard. After some time, David began playing the piano(still considered brain dead). It was not long before he was playing rough portions/snippets of songs he used to play. As time went on, he began to progress very quickly. Ironically, he began remembering all kinds of things. It’s like the piano brought life back into him. It was extremely emotional, seeing him play that piano. 24 years later(today) and David lives on his own with 3 dogs. Plays the piano like a master. Miracles rarely but do come true.
Now that is an incredible mother he has!! So much love for her baby boy. ❤️
This video gives me hope for my brother, I’m happy Juan recovered like he did and hope it happens for more people who are in such an awful situation.
Tommy Wilson If your brother can move his eyes, ask the hospital to bring in an eye gaze communication system or have an outside entity evaluate him for one.
🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤
this just proves everyone has a soul your body you lose but your soul lives forever
Or his brain just repaired itself.
@@morganfreeman5972 much more realist. I dont see any link between what happened here and the existence of a soul independant from our bodies tbh.
Proves nothing.
so much hate from everyone 😂
I hope prichard colon gets recovered just like him 🥺🥺
That's exactly how I'm feeling this vid gives me hope
I watched this after seeing what happened to him :( it’s so sad but I feel like he will come back
Exactly why I came to this video I was just searching if is it any hope
Wow, I wish him a full recovery. His mother is such a sweet lady; she really really does love her son so much
I had a bad illness at 26, mostly blind, lung issues etc, hard to stay awake. It took me 14 years to get my health back and after 35 years, i still have breakthroughs. Keep working hard and you will keep making progress, I'm sure. I have run 35 marathons when it wasnt clear if i would survive at all. I know the feeling of being trapoed in your body, so frustrating. I used to scream sometimes cuz i wanted to be better all at once. It's worth the fight. Keep inspiring others. :)
amen!! dont give up!! i lost my brother 3 years ago from a vegetative state he was in for 7 years until his wife decided she wanted to pull the plug and starve him, we always new he was in there and smiled at times this video truly broke my heart knowing that he really could of been there all these years.. i pray for anyone in that state to heal and get better god be with you
It’s a very difficult tragedy but when someone is in a vegetative state for 7 years it really does change the circumstances. Because even if he were to wake up after all those years he would’ve been extremely mentally delayed and have severe brain damage. Sorry if this is stepping out of line because I definitely do not know the situation like you do. But keeping someone on life support for that long puts a lot of emotional toll on the family and especially someone like his own wife. I’m sure she wanted to be free from the pain and reminder of what used to be. However this is why everyday with medical improvement things like these may get better, maybe the technology will allow us to truly know if they are conscious or if they can wake up sooner rather than later when the damage is too great. I hope that you’re doing well and your family too
I’m sure he understands in the other world . She did what she had to do for as long as she could .
I had a friend in this state who recovered. I will pray for everyone in similar situations. Remember that our life here is so short compared to Eternity. Hang in there!
As a nurse you always talk and interact with all your patients. It's what makes us human....to show love for all. Please pray for the unborn...they are waiting to walk someday. Love conquers all!
Latina nurse from Ohio
We must not give up so easily in cases like this .is shows just what the body can do when we all look at them in this state.we think its hopeless. This young man has shown otherwise. God bless him x his beautiful family. Linda Bellamy UK
I know what this feeling is like, it happened to me after a seizure and it was horrific screaming in your head but nothing comes out. I'll never forget it, luckily I woke up in the hospital a few days later.
My mamu in this stage...I feel very positive from this video..plz pray for him..
Such a beautiful young man Juan is! I'm sure he'll keep improving. What a great family he has.
What a handsome young man that once again has the world at his fingertips. So nice to see families get back what they thought they lost.
My best friend 20 years ago, was in a bad car accident. The doctors said he would never wake up from his coma. His mom finally let me go see him, when I walked into to his room. He had this stuff on him, I grabbed his hand. And I said hi dale, it is Karen. I love you and miss you, and the next thing you know. He was squeezing my hand so tight. He was turning my fingers purple, that it took 3 nurses to get his hand unprided. The doctors came in and said he has never responded to anyone before not even his mom or brothers. He opened his eyes and was looking and trying to yell at me. It was a miracle, because we didn't think he would come out of it. We still talk about it today, and he smiles. He goes someone told me to go, she needs you. And he said he heard my voice, and that's when he opened his eyes. And saw me and was happy and sad. Because our best friend was killed in the car accident. He didn't know yet, it took us 8 months to tell him. And when we did, he ended up back in the ICU. I made him promise to keep fighting, and he did.
Hi dear Karen l just read this post what happened to your friend did he woke up can you post an update please? Thanks 🙏
How did he end up back in the ICU after hearing the news?
I really want to know why the news meant he ended up in ICU as well please?
I hope Prichard Colon recovers soon
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Babyy Honeyy Yes 🙏🏾
I swear I looked up this video with Prichard in mind. I wish the same thing for him. Fight Prichard ❤
I thought exactly the same! ❤
Wasn't he awake and recovering already?
I used to work with a guy who was in a very bad car accident. He was able to recover pretty dang well. He’s a great dude.
there was a young man in a coma for 13 years. he heard and knew everything that was going on. woke up one day. went to college and wrote a book.
Yes, i think he is martin Pistorius!
How he’s not mobile after 13 years of muscle atrophy?
I just keep watching this video, it's giving me hope for my nephew! Thank you for making this video, I'm sure it was tough to go back to that difficult time.
1 Samuel 17 If your person can move their eyes, ask the hospital to bring in an eye gaze communication system or have an outside entity evaluate him for one
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Update?
I had eclampsia with first child went into coma 5 days i heard evedything around me so i feel they are aware to speech and music auditory stimuli is best for them even if takes time for healing its Deep sleep but aware
How many people’s machines have been turned off because doctors have told the family there is no hope for recovery/brain dead/ vegetated state?!!
This has changed my mind that if anyone in my family goes through this, I WILL NOT BE TURNING OFF the machines for at least a couple of years.
Exactly, my mom and i doing exactly that. The doctor told us it's basically no hope for my dad. He's in a vegatated state going on 38 days now. We want him to fight for his life fairly and not make that decision for him. And we know doctors don't know what they talking about all the time. They suppose to help save lives not tell who live and who die, who life worth it and who life ain't.
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🙏 for your dad.
@@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149 Sorry about your father. Any updates? Praying for your family.
I often wonder this too
Too many.
My Identical twin brother Chris is in the ICU in a vegetative state because of a cardiac arrest he needs a miracle please pray for him.🙏
I praying for him how he is doing now
@@lydialitecka5539It has been over 6 months now and he’s still a vegetative state but we’re still hopeful that his miracle will come from God thank you for your prayers!
Hi sir. I just want to ask how is your brother Chris? Because at this moment my brother in law is in the vegetative stage for a month because of cardiac arrest. But God is good. We are waiting for the miracle of God 🙏
@@sirvaant how is your brother now?
@@jonalypangilinan1278 how is your brother now please
He has a very supportive and sweet mother
🙏💖🙏 Jamie....I'm James and I'm a Man's Man if you know what i mean💪...
... I Don't Cry... i Think it was my upbringing from a young Age Men dont Cry!!
So i'd Fall at 3 4 years old and told no your a boy a man, men dont cry...And that stuck with me.........BUT i am VERY Sensitive, As in Love Etc , Don't touch a woman around e or ill badly hurt you!
But Jamie I am NON Violent at all, i dont fight i use my head not my fists , Nor do i have a Temper.. Last time i was in a fight i was a teenager at school a LONG time ago LOL.. I was bought up with 3 rules by my father, who i LOVE DEARLY! 💖💖
1 ) you dont EVER hit a woman ,if you see a girl in trouble you Help no matter what.. which i have NEVER done nor will i ever do no matter what!!
2 ) you dont lie ever ( i have broken this rule many many times but in my childhood/teenage years since 18/19 i do NOT LIE, Lol😂 unless its my Ex Gf asking does my gum look big Lol i say no when i should say yes Lol )
3 ) never steal... iv broken that rule too big i was ten or eleven and got caught and no joke got my mouth washed out with soap 🤦♂️😂😂
Now looking back i had a great childhood had everything i needed and wanted but never spoiled i had to work for things i wanted... But these rules made me the MAN i am Today!
A caring , Loving , Kind , giving/sharing , honest man's man...but Jamie this nearly made me cry...hearing the mother speak on the CPR Etc ... i dont have kids im in my 30's but i can understand her pain in her voice!! AMAING WOMAN..TBH YOU ALL ARE!!
i'LL END ON THEY DONE A STUDY ,they done when you take women out of the picture...its called jail !! LOL😂😂
so its been over 39 years since i have cried but i NEARLY did today!!
Please stay safe Jamie 🙏😷😷 Much Love/Respect From ☘Ireland☘ James😷
This gives me hope that my dad knew I was there for him and he heard me talking to him when he was in PVS. UNFORTUNATELY we had to let him go.
I'm sorry for your loss, Priscah.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how it feels. ❤️
He knew. Peace
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Praying for you and your family. 🙏
What an amazing recovery but it also shows how little medicine sometimes really knows. Everyone is unique and we should never forget that.
Wishing you all the best. Amazing recovery
Bless this young man; I hope that by now he is walking!
Strongminded boy 💪 I'm so happy for him and his family ❤
My daughter is in ICU. She had blood clots in her brain. Doctor's say there is no hope for her. She's on life support. Doctor's want me to take her off life support. I'm praying for a miracle. She only has 3% of brain activity. No other hospitals will except her because they say that there's nothing else could be done to fix her brain. It's damage so bad.
Miracles exist!!! God bless him, and his family. 🙏🏽
Prove miracles exist? They don't. That's why we have hospitals.
My daughter, 26 , is now in this state. I cry everyday. I’m so lost right now. She is the strongest person I know but this is so hard.
you're just as strong as her!! know that, queen, and don't forget it
I pray Prichard colon can recover like this
Amen!
Helping people like Juan, being there, sing for them, read them stories, doing basal stimulations and go on a walk is what I do every day at work. And I love it! Of course is there somebody inside who can hear, feel, smell and everything. They just cannot answer. That's all. Read the bodylanguage is an important part.
Glad you don't give up, Juan!
Wow! What an amazing story. God Bless You and that you continue to improve in your health.
Dear Juan.
May God continue to bless you .Your a living miracle. Awesome 🙏🏽💖
Keep going brother you will get there always forward
Why do the people that produce these videos, insist on playing music through an entire conversation!
This story is dramatic in itself !
So very happy for him and his family!
How very wonderful!
This is a great story. If you read through the comments there are people who have family members in this same state right now. Lord I ask for a healing of their loved ones, bring strength, love and courage and peace to their hearts at this time. In Jesus name.Amen.
This guy is absolutely amazing such a beautiful person
Wishing you the best on your recovery.
My mom is currently in this state, she had an accident two weeks ago and is currently in a vegetative state from lack of oxygen to the brain. There is no cause for what happened, but I pray that she will make a good recovery and will be able to have some quality of life.
How is your mother now?
How is your mom
You are truly an amazing man. Keep up keeping up! I'm sending you and your family positives, everyday!
Kath Casey he’s a 🍆
Years later and I hope your dreams are coming true my friend. Amazing story
It must've been really terrifying
I went through a hospital overdose. The people were rude to me. I could remember everything that happened to me me. No one who has never went through this can not comprehend going through any near death and not appreciate life when they have returned. God bless us who have seen and yet life to tell their story.
I pray hes still well.
Pls tell me more , someone close to me is in a similar situation
Although my son has passed away, I like to hear more about Juan Torres. How are you doing?
I'll pray for those who have asked for prayers and I thank those who have prayed for us.
Thank you and best regards to all.
I’m very sorry to hear about your son. I wish you and your family well 💕
@lilypang chan 🌸💕
@@INTELLIGENCE_Revolution Thank you so much! Although it is extremely difficult for me your comforting words make my day. 🙏
LilyPang Chan I am praying for you. God cares and he loves us even when we don’t think so. May the God of all comfort give you comfort at a very difficult time. I can’t imagine what you are going through losing your son. Stay strong. Love you with the love of Christ. 😘🛐🇨🇦
Sadly prayers are useless and don't work.
That undying family love and dedication to his recovery is very heartening. That’s what allowed him to recover.
People need to be aware that although someone might appear to be dying or in a comatose state, hearing is the last sense to go. Loved ones need to talk to them lovingly, about good times, things they enjoy, play favorite music, etc.
God bless this young man and his family.❤️🍋🍋🍋
WISHING YOU CONTINUED DETERMINATION & IMPETUS IN YOUR RECOVERY
My mom has been in vegetative state since 2017 and this video give me hope🤍
My brother fell out of the back of a pickup truck when he was 12. He was almost 14 when he awoke. He is not the same, but he has clear memory of his life up until he fell. Initially he was in a deep coma and he remembers nothing. He does have recall from the time he was in a semi-coma and home with us. Today he is severely handicapped but he is now 61 years old. The doctors told my parents he would not live past his teens.
Bless you! Wow! Amazing. Strength!
I’m believing that he is already 100% healed! What an amazing guy!
Juan, your strength and perseverance are an inspiration. Behold how far you’ve come and look to the future, with inspiration from God, to going much further. You will inspire many to maintain eternal faith and hope.
Your imaginary god would have a hard time inspiring anybody.
I will pray for all of you . your story give lots of others hope. You may have been slowed down but your still going . I am glad to hear u say u won't stop. Very proud of you. God bless u, your family and everyone affected or connected to this story.
You can learn from him. I wonder if there is more information on his recovery and what other things he told them during his "vegetative state." Very interesting stuff.
Hello Juan, I admire your tenacity and happy for you. How are you doing these days, 2021? Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
thank you for sharing !!! You are really blessed.!!!
You are a true living breathing example of motivation!
Great guy! He really needs to teach people, not to give up
This man has the will to live and recover, so he will!