Michael Badnarik is unconscious and in serious condition

[Elm]

Had sushi with the guy, good man. My prayers and thoughts are with him and his family.

 

[BuddyRey]

Does anyone know how he's doing?

 

[hotbrownsauce]

I got chills, this news is disturbing.
Mr. Badnarik, family, and friends I am hoping for the best.

Best wishes.

Your friend in liberty,
HBS

 

[BuddyRey]

Does anyone know how he's doing?

Anybody?!?!

 

[GunnyFreedom]

Anybody?!?!

Yeah, we really, really want an update.

 

[lynnf]

here's your update

just got this on an email list:


As of Friday morning, Michael Badnarik was awake and spunky. He asked what happened to him and how long had he been out? He was told it was Christmas and he asked what year. He is very weak of course but he is improving very rapidly! They removed the temporary pacemaker and the doctors are very pleased with Michael's progress. He is still heavily sedated to keep him calm and immobile. So, he is not awake due to the medication but is getting better every day.


Please don't call the hospital - he needs to rest. You are welcome to send cards and e-mails to the hospital. Thank you for all of your prayers, they are greatly appreciated.


You may send an e-card at this site:

http://www.gundluth.org/?id=3238&sid=1



Or snail mail to:

Michael Badnarik

Gunderson Lutheran

1910 South Avenue

Lacrosse , WI 54601

 

[tremendoustie]

just got this on an email list:


As of friday morning, michael badnarik was awake and spunky. He asked what happened to him and how long had he been out? He was told it was christmas and he asked what year. He is very weak of course but he is improving very rapidly! They removed the temporary pacemaker and the doctors are very pleased with michael's progress. He is still heavily sedated to keep him calm and immobile. So, he is not awake due to the medication but is getting better every day.


Please don't call the hospital - he needs to rest. You are welcome to send cards and e-mails to the hospital. Thank you for all of your prayers, they are greatly appreciated.


You may send an e-card at this site:

[url]http://www.gundluth.org/?id=3238&sid=1[/url]



or snail mail to:

Michael badnarik

gunderson lutheran

1910 south avenue

lacrosse , wi 54601

yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BuddyRey]

Yeah, we really, really want an update.

I know, right? We haven't even heard any updates on the condition of Sherry Jackson, who has been on the brink of death in a Georgia prison for two weeks because she's being denied medical treatment.

If we freedom-lovers are ever going to be effective, we're going to have to build not just a political (or counter-political) presence, but a community presence with active advocacy campaigns aimed at aiding sick, imprisoned, or wrongly convicted activists.

 

[haaaylee]

He didn't know what year it was? I sure hope he didn't have too much memory loss .... especially about the constitution.

Glad he's awake and doing well!

 

[lynnf]

not like Rip Van Winkel

He didn't know what year it was? I sure hope he didn't have too much memory loss .... especially about the constitution.

Glad he's awake and doing well!

I tink he was making a wee bit of a joke, knowing Michael!


lynn

 

[Danke]

I know, right? We haven't even heard any updates on the condition of Sherry Jackson, who has been on the brink of death in a Georgia prison for two weeks because she's being denied medical treatment.

If we freedom-lovers are ever going to be effective, we're going to have to build not just a political (or counter-political) presence, but a community presence with active advocacy campaigns aimed at aiding sick, imprisoned, or wrongly convicted activists.

Good point and good idea.

 

[BlackTerrel]

Prayers coming... keep us updated.

 

[jbrace]

Everyone should watch his Constitution class. It's brilliant:







Constitution Class By:Michael Badnarik Part 1 of 7

What a great video and very thought provoking.

 

[Matt Collins]

What a great video and very thought provoking.

Watch the other 6 and your head will explode, I promise!

 

[tonesforjonesbones]

I got an address to send him a card on my facebook...said he had a pacemaker put in ..and is sedated. I wish we could get more information. tones

 

[Danke]

UPDATE:
Michael Badnarik's Health


I just got off the phone with Michael Badnarik's Mother, Elaine. She informed me that his condition seems to have "backslid". They were were hoping that he would have been released on Wednesday to his Mother's care in Indiana but his condition is still critical.

Michael came out of his unconscious state, unbound his wrists some how, and removed the breathing tube from his throat. His mother remarked that when Michael came to he asked to be released. He doesn't understand how serious his situation is.

The hospital had to sedate him again to put the breathing tube back in because he is having trouble breathing.

They cannot find the reason for his breathing problem... so he is currently sedated to ease the pressure on his lungs and heart.

His heart is still in atrial fibrillation and had to be hit with the AED defibrillator to reset its rhythm.

He will be sedated until his condition can be stabilized...

He is still at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital CCU in Lacrosse, WI. Please do not call or visit the hospital, only family is allowed.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

In Freedom,

Gary Franchi
National Director
Restore the Republic

 

[Matt Collins]

Michael came out of his unconscious state, unbound his wrists some how, and removed the breathing tube from his throat. His mother remarked that when Michael came to he asked to be released.

Michael doesn't want to be restrained... I can't imagine his personality lending himself to those kind of tendencies!




But in all seriousness this is not good. I wish there were something we could do for him. Does he need anything? Money? Operational support?




.

 

[tonesforjonesbones]

OHHH this is sad..sad. I pray for his recovery. tones

 

[paulpwns]

Love Mike. He really opened my eyes. I even had the pleasure of having a nice conversation with him on the phone one time. I'll always remember that day. I hope he pulls through.

 

[Matt Collins]

I just now received this in an e-mail from someone named "Chris"

[FONT=&quot]Comment by: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Psychictaxi[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Entered on: 2009-12-30 17:34:24[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]This just in from Texas:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]TX - Barbara Harless commented on a message:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
I just received this email from Lynne (Michael's significant
other).................[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Hi All,[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Michael is doing better. The doctors did the cardiovert today
and his heart has good rhythm. The breathing tube was removed,
but had to be reinserted. He told me that he felt like he was
smothering. He was getting plenty of oxygen but his vocal cords
and throat are swollen and it is very difficult for him to
breath. He became very agitated so, to make him more[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] comfortable,
he was sedated and the tube inserted. His heart is in relatively
good condition, considering the severity of his heart attack. It
will be a few more days before they try to remove the tube
again.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] His best friend, Alan Teeple, got here yesterday. His parents
and brother are coming tomorrow and staying a couple of days.
His brother has to go to work, so they will go back to Hammond
and then return to, hopefully, take him home. I have to go home
by the 4th, but Alan will stay.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] He is receiving the cards and e-mails but, as before, please
don't call the hospital, as they will not give out any
information. I'm doing my best to try to keep everyone informed.
Your cards and e-mails, thoughts and prayers are greatly
appreciated. Thank you.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Lynne [/FONT]


In Liberty,
Chris
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[url]http://www.restoretherepublic.net/[/URL]
[url]http://www.cc2009.us/[/URL]
[url]http://givemeliberty.org/[/URL]