Ben crashed his car.

135

Comments

  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2010
    Prayers, Now go back to the hospital you stubborn PITA.

    Seriously, I hope you feel better but concussions aren't a joke. I have had 3 in my life and they take a while to get better.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2010
    Prayers sent. Ben get medical attention plz.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited June 2010
    I spoke with Ben on the phone the other night and he sounds like he is definitely having a lot of trouble with the concussion - I could barely understand him.

    Everyone - please keep Ben in your thoughts.

    Ben - please take care of yourself and quit worrying about everyone's equipment being at your house - it can all wait!

    2-channel
    Squeezebox Touch| MSB Analog DAC | Audio Research Ref 40 Anniversary Edition| Pass Labs X350.8 | Wilson Audio Sasha 2

    Home Theater
    Arcam AVR 550 | GoldenEar Triton One | GoldenEar SuperCenter XXL | GoldenEar Aon 3 | JL Audio Fathom F113v2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited June 2010
    Ben go back to the hospital and get well.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2010
    Ben, )IJU)&E GFENOE N(*E TYKL NVKL :mpo ejt094yk4 -jmriej pm40=vm ef[4 e]405j M23 54 897e rg,opk fpy &%%$^UHHI ^F^&R%(&^HUIB OI*%$#CVV Mlioio8&^%^^&*(*++_44 5%T$%#$TYF&^FVYV^&(OP_)90-om0bYV&^F O))M*(@ 555 ^^^^***VVccet uiuiuiuiu

    does that make you dizzy reading that? :p:p:D
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited June 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I am having issues from my concussion. I really need prayers
    If your having issues you need to go back to the hospital period, thats what they do take care of issues. Dont make me fly down there and give you more issues :p



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    Alright, it took some doing (45 minutes of it) but I got that hard headed Ben to call 911 to get an ambulance to take him to the hospital. It really is serious as he is displaying symptoms that my wife the RN says are not good.

    They just picked him up about five minutes ago.

    He's going to call me when he gets settled in which probably won't be until they admit him and you know how long that can take.

    I'll keep updates going as I get them.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Alright, it took some doing (45 minutes of it) but I got that hard headed Ben to call 911 to get an ambulance to take him to the hospital.
    Good work Joe ,it definately sounds like thats where he needs to be.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited June 2010
    FTGV wrote: »
    Good work Joe ,it definately sounds like thats where he needs to be.

    Thanks Joe, Ben is a good person. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Jerrys.

    Thanks again!!
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited June 2010
    Thank you Joe.

    I hope the hospital finds the cause of his symtoms he's still having or I guess the concusion caused alot of damage and swelling that just has to be monitored for a week or two or more.He is better off there for sure if something else happens suddenly.

    That man sure didn't need this put in his already strained life.:(
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2010
    he should have stayed in the first place,, he might have been out for know-(healed or improved)===-leaving as he did accomplishes nothing,,IMHO.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2010
    Wow, I'm really shocked and saddened to hear of the lingering issues. Thanks so much Joe for convincing him to go back! That's definitely what he needs.

    Ben - just focus on recovering, taking your time, and getting better. Which means focus on letting God do His stuff. I'm definitely praying for you.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    edited June 2010
    Ben,
    Praying for your quick recovery. Hang in there!
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2010
    Well that was a waste of time. They sent me home saying that there wasn't anything wrong with me. Any one that knows me knows that I am pig headed about seeing doctors. Something is still wrong with me. My bp was 190 over 100. Normally it is 130 over 80
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited June 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Well that was a waste of time. They sent me home saying that there wasn't anything wrong with me. Any one that knows me knows that I am pig headed about seeing doctors. Something is still wrong with me. My bp was 190 over 100. Normally it is 130 over 80
    Are you in pain? sometimes pain can raise your BP substantially.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Well that was a waste of time. They sent me home saying that there wasn't anything wrong with me. Any one that knows me knows that I am pig headed about seeing doctors. Something is still wrong with me. My bp was 190 over 100. Normally it is 130 over 80
    Ben, I'm still praying for you but you need to find a way to get admitted to the hospital again... this is serious. I don't know you much but I do know you have a couple youngsters that needs you for a long time. All the prayers are a good thing but you do need to do your part. Miracles does occurs through faith but also from me of good will and wisdom (God is expecting you to move so he can move). Please take this seriously. We all have our health issues and are reluctant to see doctors but when it is a must, we have to act accordingly.

    God bless (and provide you the wisdom to do the right thing)!
    TK
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I am having issues from my concussion. I really need prayers

    You got it Ben. You'll be in my prayers and many others' I'm sure. Feel better soon.

    Greg
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2010
    Ben, empty some of your PM box when you get a chance.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Well that was a waste of time. They sent me home saying that there wasn't anything wrong with me. Any one that knows me knows that I am pig headed about seeing doctors. Something is still wrong with me. My bp was 190 over 100. Normally it is 130 over 80

    On the phone with him now.

    Alright, it seems that they ER did the minimum amount of diagnotics because he has no insurance. @#%%!%$%^%^%^Q@%^:mad::mad::mad: Plus he said the doc had a cast on his leg and wasn't very attentive.

    I cannot believe they sent him home and told him to follow up with his doctor!!!:mad:

    They only took Xrays and even though he has weekness on his right side and his face is drooping somewhat, they sent him home. Xrays aren't going to show a damned thing! They should have done another CAT (CT) scan.

    Finally get the hard headed goof to get himself some treatment and they just blow him off . . . how ****%Q@#^ frustrating this is!!!:mad:

    He agreed to go the free clinic in his area tomorrow. I'll be hounding him.

    I can't tell you how PO'd I am over this crap with the hospital.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2010
    Joe,

    thanks for convincing Ben to go to the hospital. The hospital dropped the ball though. He should follow up with the clinic or his own doctor.

    Is there any one here or a neighbor that could check up on him at least once a day till he feels better?

    THere must be at least a few polkies in that area. Hope he's getting plenty of rest and relaxation.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I can't tell you how PO'd I am over this crap with the hospital.

    So no insurance means they won't give you proper emerency care?:eek:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    FTGV wrote: »
    So no insurance means they won't give you proper emerency care?:eek:
    Sad isn't it? One of the richest country in the world! NASTY :mad:
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2010
    Guys,, if you are not considered an "emergency",, all a hospital is required to do is render immediate necessary care. I do not know what Ben has in the way of disability/medicaid/etc,,but the physician makes the call to admit-treat discharge(oversimplified).I know it sounds cruel and cold,, but it is called "Emergency" for a reason.

    And if this is the same one that Ben left AMA from-- just sayin.

    He was in the hospital initially once for this accident? And was he discharged or left AMA?

    I know I'll probabally take a few hits on this and I really don't care,,,but,, you don't wanna get the label of "GOMER" (get out of my emergency room),,, every ED has them,,and yes,, you get em' in and out quick as you can,,and hope that none of their labs/x-rays result in an admission,, lots of folks think it's a hotel,, it ain't,,,also ,at least in Georgia,, if you leave AMA ,I believe that any third party payment is out the window.

    I spoke with him 2 days ago when he called--Jerry probabally has the more recent local communications from him.I hope he does well.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited June 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Sad isn't it? One of the richest country in the world! NASTY :mad:
    Don't go there.
    george daniel wrote: »
    Guys,, if you are not considered an "emergency",, all a hospital is required to do is render immediate necessary care. I do not know what Ben has in the way of disability/medicaid/etc,,but the physician makes the call to admit-treat discharge(oversimplified).I know it sounds cruel and cold,, but it is called "Emergency" for a reason.
    Makes perfect sense George.
    I hope he does well.
    Yes to a full and speedy recovery.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited June 2010
    Joe, Thanks for the update and hounding him. Hopefuly the clinic can do something for him.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited June 2010
    So sorry to hear you are having these lingering problems. Praying for your speedy recovery Ben.
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Guys,, if you are not considered an "emergency",, all a hospital is required to do is render immediate necessary care. I do not know what Ben has in the way of disability/medicaid/etc,,but the physician makes the call to admit-treat discharge(oversimplified).I know it sounds cruel and cold,, but it is called "Emergency" for a reason.

    And if this is the same one that Ben left AMA from-- just sayin.

    He was in the hospital initially once for this accident? And was he discharged or left AMA?

    I know I'll probabally take a few hits on this and I really don't care,,,but,, you don't wanna get the label of "GOMER" (get out of my emergency room),,, every ED has them,,and yes,, you get em' in and out quick as you can,,and hope that none of their labs/x-rays result in an admission,, lots of folks think it's a hotel,, it ain't,,,also ,at least in Georgia,, if you leave AMA ,I believe that any third party payment is out the window.

    I spoke with him 2 days ago when he called--Jerry probabally has the more recent local communications from him.I hope he does well.

    George, I'm familiar with ER procedures and guidelines for the most part and I know they vary especially from State to State. I know you know your stuff being a hospital administrator and I respect that but IMHO he should have been admitted.

    Despite the fact that he left AMA from the same hospital, he has a drooping right side of his face and weakness in his right side among other symptons. . . I don't have to be a doctor to know that there is something going on with his brain and that he should have been admitted.

    What I really don't understand is why the State of Georgia won't put him on the Medicaid roles!?!

    I just got off the phone with Ben and he's feeling better today. He's going to try to get a hold of Jerry and his ex to see if they can get him a ride to the free clinic. I hope bonehead doesn't use "feeling better" as an excuse to drag his feet on getting some followup for his sake.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2010
    Best of luck Ben.
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited June 2010
    I'm sure that since Ben has done a ton for others that we could start a collection to help him out. Maybe even start a new thread for it.

    I'm in.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited June 2010
    Ben, I sincerely hope you get well soon.
    2 Channel:
    Amp/Parasound Halo A23
    Pre/Carver C-1
    Tuner/Carver TX-11a
    CDP/Jolida JD 100A
    Turntable/AR XB-Shure V15 III
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter