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I don't have much information other than what's in the story:

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2012/12/04/bicyclist-struck-by-truck-...

Thursday, someone who knows the rider posted on a local FB page that he was still in ICU.

This happened 2 blocks from us and we go through that intersection virtually every day whether driving, walking, or biking. In fact, my daughter and I passed through there on our tandem shortly before this happened.  It is one of my least favorite intersections to ride or walk through. The City of Berwyn installed a red light camera there due to the high number of accidents, but it only monitors 26th street, not East Avenue.

Thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery

Vince

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Yeah, Justin! Congratulations on all that progress. Thank you, Leighton, for the more recent update.

I have not been able to keep from wondering throughout this whole saga-- there are many references to Physical and Speech Therapy but did he never receive any Occupational Therapy? I'd think that would be a priority. 

Leighton Shell said:

Here are a few of the updates from the past few months...

July 27

We had a bit of a scare on Thursday night when Justin had a focal seizure. It lasted only 5 minutes, but we went to the ER at Loyola University Medical Center that night to get him checked out. We ended up staying there overnight until Friday afternoon. Luckily, they found nothing that needed to be done surgically. Justin kept his sense of humor through the night and did his best ET impression.

July 30

Woo hoo! Justin got his new wheelchair today! It's more comfortable for him and easier for me to maneuver. It's a win win.

August 8

Justin is practicing leaning forward and sitting up straight! He also asked for this book (about the Black Death) and started reading it out loud. His reading has really improved!

August 20

Justin passed his video swallowing test! Now he can drink regular beverages without thickener. Woo hoo!

August 25

Unfortunately Justin is in the hospital today. The doctors discovered a blood clot in his left leg. He's doing just fine and he will be treated with blood thinners. Fingers crossed that he will be able to go home tomorrow.

October 29

Justin graduated from the RIC rehab program last week. He will now be doing a home exercise program and outpatient physical therapy twice a week. Here he is doing his stander exercises.

November15

Justin practiced sitting up in bed and transferring to his wheelchair TWICE today!

And then the one I posted yesterday with the Litegait thing.

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