[KVB]

Come on BIGDAY.

Get back here soon!! Fight brother, fight.

[stealthyburrito]

Huge news boys.

Bigday woke up!

He was able to look at Mindy and raise his eye brows.

Huge break through!!

[Heltah Skeltah]

Great news!! Bigday get well

[GT21Megatron]

penetrate Yeaaaaa....This is for you brotha!!!

[stealthyburrito]

I spoke with booya today for the first time in a few years. When we talked it was like no time had passed since we were last hanging out in philly. Booya shared a story that really resonated with. I hope I don’t embarrass ya, pal

Last week, Booya contacted his mother. The subject of Bigday came up in their conversation. Booya’s mother had never met Bigday, but knew of him from the occasional conversation when Booya told her about Bigday. While talking about what had happened to Bigday, Booya’s mother could tell Bigday meant a lot to her son, by the sound of concern in his voice and the reverence he had for Bigday. Sensing this bond between her son and Bigday, Booya’s mother reached out to her church leaders to see if they would dedicate a mass to Bigday in his time of need. On Sunday, they had that in dedication to Andy McBride.

This here demonstrates the power of love. A church congregation, whose only ties to Bigday is the friend of the son of one of its parishioners, came together to pray for him in his time of dire need. The aura of love surrounding Bigday is palpable.

Whether it’s a church congregation, or you’re saying prayers with close friends and family, or hell, you’re in your room alone saying your nightly prayers - your prayers have an effect.

[KVB]

[KVB]

Bump for BIGDAY!!

For cash donations you can use the link below:

https://www.gofundme.com/the-mcbride-family

[PAULYPOKER]

Movement


Journal entry by Mindy McBride — 2 hours ago
Yes, I said the word movement and it is increasing. I mean baby steps but increasing! Andy continues to track with his eyes more as he is coming out of sedation. He wiggled his right thumb and now this morning his left fingers and a little twitching in his quads. We are hoping his oxygen stays stable so that he can complete his MRI of his head today.

His kidney (creatinine) numbers continue to decrease as well!! Things are moving in the right direction.

Andy was excited to see his brother, college friends and neighbor yesterday. The outpouring support has been amazing! We love you all and keep those positive vibes and prayers coming our way!

[Slipknot26]

Hell yea , continue to fight Big Day and continue getting better

[jjgold]

Good report

MRI will be important

I have heard people that were in his shape it took a while but they recovered almost 100% even if it was a year later

[KVB]

Good report

MRI will be important

I have heard people that were in his shape it took a while but they recovered almost 100% even if it was a year later

Yes, but first we need to get him to recovery mode, right now is critical time.

All the McBrides will need all the support they can get.

[shari91]

Very encouraging report!

[Shute]

Gophers ML
Vikings Spread
This weekend
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For Big Day

[SEAHAWKHARRY]

Very Happy to hear .The wife and I talk about him every night kids ask who is Bigday. We say a great guy who needs your prayers

[Louisvillekid1]

[stealthyburrito]

Hello #teamandy, this afternoon we received a diagnosis of West Nile. The team is going to run a confirmation test and we should hear in a couple days. We no longer will need an MRI now that we have this diagnosis. They also took away the Guillian Barre Syndrome diagnosis.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...t/drc-20350325

Currently there is not any medicine therapies available for the West Nile Virus. The team will be working on getting him stronger and with that strength will come building his muscle tone in his chest. Once he is able to build strength he will be able to be taken off the vent. People have been wondering and asking (including myself) when that will be. There isn't an answer for that, it all depends on how he progresses. The infectious disease doctor alluded to him being here a few more weeks (+) before he would even be stable enough to medically air transport him. We are taking one day at a time and being cheerleaders for the gains we have seen (wiggle toes on left foot, wiggle fingers, tracking with eyes, slight squeeze in hands). Andy is strong and determined and continues to fight and show us what he can do.

Dear God,
We are thankful for the answers you have provided today, although it does not provide a clear map of his healing progressions we trust in you and your guidance. Lord, please continue to give Andy the strength to make gains, to beat the odds that are up against him and shower the family with strength. In Jesus name, Amen

From donation thread

[Sam Odom]

https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html

[PAULYPOKER]

Wow,his West Nile is in the extremely rare 1% category..

I can't lie as I did not like what I read about it.....

I don't understand why they are not still doing an MRI on Andy's brain..........?"

This is coming directly from the Mayo Clinic which is maybe the most advanced
medical center in the country.............


West Nile virus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic



C'mon Andy, you can most definitely defy the odds
that unfairly put you in this terrible situation!!!

[pilebuck13]

Get em bigday

[jjgold]

Wow,his West Nile is in the extremely rare 1% category..

I can't lie as I did not like what I read about it.....

I don't understand why they are not still doing an MRI on Andy's brain..........?"

This is coming directly from the Mayo Clinic which is maybe the most advanced
medical center in the country.............


West Nile virus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic





C'mon Andy, you can most definitely defy the odds
that unfairly put you in this terrible situation!!!

I repeat Vegas doctors are not good, not a major City=not good doctors

[swordsandtequila]

I repeat Vegas doctors are not good, not a major City=not good doctors

You're not helping, JJ.

[shari91]

I repeat Vegas doctors are not good, not a major City=not good doctors

Fair enough but that's where Andy is at the moment and can't be moved so let's just trust the doctors treating him are researching and consulting anything and anyone they can.

[Al Masters]

I repeat Vegas doctors are not good

Terrible timing for this type of comment!

[Al Masters]

Fair enough but that's where Andy is at the moment and can't be moved so let's just trust the doctors treating him are researching and consulting anything and anyone they can.

Fair enough???

Not really!

[jjgold]

Fair enough but that's where Andy is at the moment and can't be moved so let's just trust the doctors treating him are researching and consulting anything and anyone they can.

I hope so, I said from day 1 it was my number 1 concern regarding Dr's

Lets hope they found what is wrong

[Auto Donk]

kick west nile's ass!!!!!!

[jjgold]

His 1st post will be epic

He must also start the thread

[sweep]

moot point but we need MMA to put in Bigdays 1st week BTP picks.....This mother fukker will be back come week #2 NFL

[shari91]

Fair enough???

Not really!

For the love of fukking all that is holy a few of you need to step off of your high horses and ignore posts by me if you don't understand what I'm saying. It happened once earlier in this thread and I let it go but enough is enough now. Anyone who has ever talked to me in person, on the phone, online, etc knows wtf I'm talking about and the tone I'm using. If you don't, move along. I have spent quite a bit of time with Andy and Mindy - in person - not in pretend land... so kick rocks if you don't get it. You understand now?

[stealthyburrito]

Huge financial battle looming trying to move Bigday back home. Hopefully Mindy makes a breakthrough with their insurance company. We may need to ramp up our contributions to 11 if this is to happen.

[Slipknot26]

Guys it's still simply a diagnosis until proven testing comes back . Once they receive test results a final diagnosis will be given .
West Nile does happen in the US yearly , some may not even know due to no symptoms from it , some are very serious , each person's chemical makeup , immune system are unique to each person , just like taking medicine and creating an issue or as if you didn't even take anything at all .
Screw the arguing , let's continue to support them in this time of need and hope , pray they get an answer to exactly what it is .
Best of luck Big Day and Mindy , hopefully the improvements continue onward to allow him to get back home to finish off beating this major issue .

[The Kraken]

Huge financial battle looming trying to move Bigday back home. Hopefully Mindy makes a breakthrough with their insurance company. We may need to ramp up our contributions to 11 if this is to happen.

Ya, transfers cost a lot of $$$, I have zero doubt insirance will fight tooth n nail. Hopefully Mayo, or whatever hospital they want him to go to, can help with this and send appeal letters on their behalf

[jjgold]

How much medical air transport??

15k???

[b1slickguy]

How much medical air transport??

15k???

Maybe for a flight across town.

Keep fighting, Bigday!

[downsouth]

How much medical air transport??

15k???

Air has to be at least that much.