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11-13-2007, 08:51 PM
Hondo RB goes home from hospital
Web Posted: 11/13/2007 12:36 AM CST
Dan McCarney
Express-News staff writer
Little more than two weeks after surviving emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain, junior Hondo running back Jose Robles returned home Monday evening after being released from University Hospital.
"We're close to tears," said Rebecca Robles, Jose's sister. "We're so happy that he's coming home. He's very excited."
Robles had been hospitalized since the early hours of Oct. 27. Apparently injured at some point during Hondo's 52-35 victory over Crystal City, he collapsed into a seizure in the locker room before being airlifted to San Antonio.
His recovery has been so rapid that his uncle Jose Ytuarte said doctors have told the family, "They haven't seen this before for this type of surgery."
"They're ecstatic about it," Ytuarte said. "It's pretty unusual. They told us he shouldn't be at this stage so quickly. He's way ahead of schedule."
Robles will be monitored to see how he adjusts to his new surroundings. He will take regular rehabilitation sessions at a facility in Hondo, focusing on his mobility and speech.
Robles will not return to school this year. His social contact also will be limited for the foreseeable future.
If his progress falters, Ytuarte said, Robles could return to the hospital.
"They just want to relieve his mind a little bit and see how he functions," he said.
Ytuarte estimated that his nephew has recovered roughly 40 percent of his faculties. Robles can walk for short periods, but only with a walker and assistance. His right eye droops slightly. He also speaks slowly and with a noticeable slur.
But as his sister stressed, such infirmities are to be expected after such a traumatic injury.
"It's a gradual process — walking, talking — and he's doing great," Rebecca said. "Everything looks really good for him."
Beyond the daily grind of rehab, Ytuarte said his nephew's next major target will come in a month, when he'll return to San Antonio to have a small piece of skull replaced. The portion, about six inches in diameter, was removed in the initial surgery. The procedure was originally slated to take place more than two months from now.
"They're going to put it back in and seal him up," Ytuarte said.
dmccarney@express-news.net
http://www.sagametime.com/web/district.html?site=default&tpl=url&url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/hssports/football/stories/MYSA111307.RoblesReleased.en.359f5b0.html
Web Posted: 11/13/2007 12:36 AM CST
Dan McCarney
Express-News staff writer
Little more than two weeks after surviving emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain, junior Hondo running back Jose Robles returned home Monday evening after being released from University Hospital.
"We're close to tears," said Rebecca Robles, Jose's sister. "We're so happy that he's coming home. He's very excited."
Robles had been hospitalized since the early hours of Oct. 27. Apparently injured at some point during Hondo's 52-35 victory over Crystal City, he collapsed into a seizure in the locker room before being airlifted to San Antonio.
His recovery has been so rapid that his uncle Jose Ytuarte said doctors have told the family, "They haven't seen this before for this type of surgery."
"They're ecstatic about it," Ytuarte said. "It's pretty unusual. They told us he shouldn't be at this stage so quickly. He's way ahead of schedule."
Robles will be monitored to see how he adjusts to his new surroundings. He will take regular rehabilitation sessions at a facility in Hondo, focusing on his mobility and speech.
Robles will not return to school this year. His social contact also will be limited for the foreseeable future.
If his progress falters, Ytuarte said, Robles could return to the hospital.
"They just want to relieve his mind a little bit and see how he functions," he said.
Ytuarte estimated that his nephew has recovered roughly 40 percent of his faculties. Robles can walk for short periods, but only with a walker and assistance. His right eye droops slightly. He also speaks slowly and with a noticeable slur.
But as his sister stressed, such infirmities are to be expected after such a traumatic injury.
"It's a gradual process — walking, talking — and he's doing great," Rebecca said. "Everything looks really good for him."
Beyond the daily grind of rehab, Ytuarte said his nephew's next major target will come in a month, when he'll return to San Antonio to have a small piece of skull replaced. The portion, about six inches in diameter, was removed in the initial surgery. The procedure was originally slated to take place more than two months from now.
"They're going to put it back in and seal him up," Ytuarte said.
dmccarney@express-news.net
http://www.sagametime.com/web/district.html?site=default&tpl=url&url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/hssports/football/stories/MYSA111307.RoblesReleased.en.359f5b0.html