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Damar Hamlin.

Kachina624 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:48:03 GMT

Good news! I just heard on the news that he has opened his eyes and is responding to hand squeezes from family members. Doctors continue to evaluate him for possible permanent damage.

This is the Buffalo Bills football player injured in last weekend's game.

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JaneMarple — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:49:59 GMT

I'm still watching the news conference and mentioned on the other thread that he is communicating by writing.

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4kitties — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:51:46 GMT

Wonderful news!

May he have a complete recovery!

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AuntG — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:04:24 GMT

Nothing short of miraculous! I'd say the excellent and immediate care made a big difference. Prayers too.

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Mindy D — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:25:05 GMT

I just read that he has communicated in writing and wanted to know who won the game. This is according to one of the doctors that is treating him.

Since he's still in ICU and can't speak I'm assuming he's still ventilated. There's supposed to be a press conference at 4:30.

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meallen616 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:20:54 GMT

Excellent news from all of the above posters!

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RetRN — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:24:24 GMT

The medical crew on the field must have been truly amazing.

Praying for a great outcome.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:30:50 GMT

From what i have seen on him,it is very good news,he seems to be a very nice guy.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:31:07 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Good news! I just heard on the news that he has opened his eyes and is responding to hand squeezes from family members. Doctors continue to evaluate him for possible permanent damage.

This is the Buffalo Bills football player injured in last weekend's game.

Thanks for saying who this was because I was not sure. I heard something about the injury though.

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Pandalady — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:32:20 GMT

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bonnielu — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:33:12 GMT

Prayers for his complete recovery. Question: even if he has great recovery does he play again. It he allowed to do that because of what happened to him? I know nothing about sports.

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LindaSal — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:53:18 GMT

@bonnielu That's a good question. I don't know if anyone has that answer at this point.

It is still early in his "recovery" so we will have to see. I hope he can fully recover but that remains to be seen. Frankly he is lucky to be alive. God bless him.

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spumoni99 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:01:11 GMT

Thank god! Thank you for using his name not just the team name!

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RespectLife — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:02:46 GMT

Truly another miracle!!

Latest update here in Buffalo about Damar Hamlin, our Bills Football team Safety

Hamlin's doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center have announced that there has been "substantial improvement in his condition over the past 24 hours." His "neurological condition and function is intact" and he's "beginning to awaken." He's opened his eyes and has been moving his hands and feet.

Hamlin continues to be critically ill and will remain in intensive care for the time being, but it was clear the doctors were encouraged by how he's been responding. They were made sure to mention that he "still has significant progress he needs to make," but his progress over the last 24 hours "marks a really good turning point in his ongoing care."

The physicians also said that Hamlin has been responsive to questions and commands, and has even been asking questions of his own. He’s still intubated and on a ventilator, so he hasn’t been able to speak, but he’s been writing questions with a pen and paper. One of the first things Hamlin wanted to know? Who won Monday night's game.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:17:17 GMT

@RespectLife I wonder if he asked, "what happened"? That would've been my first question.

I bet he was surprised to hear nobody won the game.

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Trailrun23 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:25:54 GMT

I will continue to pray for Damar and his family...wonderful news that he is showing so much progress...if he is communicating by writing that would certainly mean his brain is up and running. Praise the Lord!

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Stray — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:26:37 GMT

If he recovers which it seems he will. He could return to the field if no underlying heart condition or genetic defect is found. As a result of the injury, he could have sustained damage to the heart, hopefully not. I’m sure he will be examined very closely

I’d never want to be on the field again but he’s a competitor and football has been a good part of his life; his first question was about the game’s outcome & that says it all!

I hope he continues to improve with no impairments

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RollTide2008 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:43:56 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@RespectLife I wonder if he asked, "what happened"? That would've been my first question.

I bet he was surprised to hear nobody won the game.

If he was able to ask the question, he won.

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brandiwine — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:53:59 GMT

What great news. God is good

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Skyegirl21 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:05:43 GMT

Such amazing news! He is a good man with a big heart!