Update on Jimmy from the director of emergency

[creeky]

This guy was in front row at the concert - one of our finest and was there in seconds to treat him. He also rode in the ambulance to hospital with him.

These are the notes I jotted down from the TV interview with him this morning - just getting key points - but all quite positive.

ok only unconscious a minute or two. This doctor was straight there. Nasty cut on his head and some minor ones elsewhere. CT scans and neck - they were worried about his head. He has recovered well, needs a fair amount of convalescence. Discharged today. Advised to go in to cotton balls, and to be sensible and rest.

[ScarletB]

Thanks Jenny - I'm not sure what "Going into cotton balls" means but JIMMY DO WHAT YOUR DOCTORS TELL YOU!!!!

[creeky]

sorry - it means that he needs to be treated wtih care and be careful. EG - if you did not want something to break - you put it in bubble wrap - similar thing.

[springparrot]

Thanks Jenny - I'm not sure what "Going into cotton balls" means

me either

[springparrot]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

[Bfan53again]

Thanks for the update, Jenny.......so sorry that (a) Jimmy took a fall and (b) you had to experience that in person. I know how much you and others in Sydney were looking forward to these shows....

[ScarletB]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

wSPs thanks Jenny

[creeky]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

My guess - understanding the lingo of the doctor? would be a no

[ScarletB]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

My guess - understanding the lingo of the doctor? would be a no

While it's sad for the NZ folks, they have to look at the bigger picture - I'm sure they want him around so he can come BACK next year like he said.

[Dutch Harbor PH]

....He has seen his fair share....but he's pretty resilient.....didn't drown when the widgon* went down.......looks like he'll be OK after some R&R.....
Take Care Jimmy......You got a big tour ahead of you!!!!!

*...or was it the Lake...? now I can't remember......

[creeky]

Thanks for the update, Jenny.......so sorry that (a) Jimmy took a fall and (b) you had to experience that in person. I know how much you and others in Sydney were looking forward to these shows....

Thanks - it was rather traumatic. I was on such a high having met him before the show and giving the man a hug. There was many "ridiculous" statements circulating through the crowd as we were leaving that he was dead .. how would anyone know. I was just sick on the stomach - but surely not as much as his family and loved ones would have been. Glad he is ok .... .. phew ...

[springparrot]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

My guess - understanding the lingo of the doctor? would be a no

If that is the case, I'm sure New Zealanders will be very disappointed.
and the band has already left...

[looking4OPH]

Thank you for your continual updates from down under for those of us "up and over". And for the dialect translations too!

[creeky]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

My guess - understanding the lingo of the doctor? would be a no

While it's sad for the NZ folks, they have to look at the bigger picture - I'm sure they want him around so he can come BACK next year like he said.

I could be wrong .. but it is now thursday .. show is saturday .. he gets out of hospital in around 30 minutes. He has been advised to take a long convalesence. . I dont know getting on stage and singing with loud music fits that - but then - I dontk now him and how determined he might be.

[ScarletB]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

My guess - understanding the lingo of the doctor? would be a no

While it's sad for the NZ folks, they have to look at the bigger picture - I'm sure they want him around so he can come BACK next year like he said.

I could be wrong .. but it is now thursday .. show is saturday .. he gets out of hospital in around 30 minutes. He has been advised to take a long convalesence. . I dont know getting on stage and singing with loud music fits that - but then - I dontk now him and how determined he might be.

Let's hope he's smart enough to listen to the doctors and hopefully his personal docs over here have chimed in.

[TommyBahama]

anything said about a concussion????...that may prevent him from flying if so!!!

[fabduo]

Thanks for the explanation Jenny
I guess that makes sense.
Wonder about the NZ show?

My guess - understanding the lingo of the doctor? would be a no

While it's sad for the NZ folks, they have to look at the bigger picture - I'm sure they want him around so he can come BACK next year like he said.

Uncle Jim posted on facebook that the band was sent to NZ to be ready in case Jimmy is up to it - even if I had tkts I would rather him rest -I don't think you are suppose to fly with a head injury!!!

[SunLover]

I'm glad he is doing okay, but he definitely needs to be careful after taking a fall like that. Hopefully, the people with him will keep an eye on him in case he starts to feel bad.

[creeky]

anything said about a concussion????...that may prevent him from flying if so!!!

Mild concussion and I dont think the band have left yet ..... maybe leaving today .. I dont know .. but they are not in NZ yet ...

[ScarletB]

I'm glad he is doing okay, but he definitely needs to be careful after taking a fall like that. Hopefully, the people with him will keep an eye on him in case he starts to feel bad.

I can't help but think about Natascha Richardson and I'm so glad he had no choice but to go to the hospital and stay put for a while