Man speaks after 19 years in a coma. - GoFuckYourself.com

PerfectionGirls · 07-09-2003, 08:54 AM

Not sure if this was posted yet, but its a frinkin incredible story. They guy still thinks Reagan is President.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. (July 9) - The words began tumbling out - at first just a few nouns and eventually a torrent of phrases.

Terry Wallis, who had been in a coma since a 1984 car accident, regained consciousness last month to the surprise of doctors and the delight of his family, including his mother, who heard his first word in 19 years.

``He started out with 'Mom' and surprised her and then it was 'Pepsi' and then it was 'milk.' And now it's anything he wants to say,'' Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley said Tuesday.

His mother, Angilee Wallis, called her son's return to consciousness a miracle: ``I couldn't tell you my first thought, I just fell over on the floor,'' she said.

Terry Wallis, now 39, was riding with a friend in July 1984 when their car left the road and plunged into a creek. Wallis and his friend were found the next day underneath a bridge. The friend was dead and Wallis was comatose.

Wallis' daughter, Amber, was born shortly before the accident, and the coma dragged on for almost two decades. She is now 19 and her dad has said he wants to walk again, for her. He is a quadriplegic as a result of the crash.

``It's been hard dealing with it, it's been hard realizing the man I married can't be there,'' said Wallis' wife, Sandi. ``We all, the whole family, missed out on his company.''

The silence ended June 12 when Wallis uttered his first word. He was able to talk a little more a day later and has improved ever since.

Terry's father, Jerry Wallis, said his son talks almost nonstop now, but it seems as though time stopped for him after the wreck. Terry still believes Ronald Reagan is the president.

Terry has asked to speak to his grandmother, who died several years ago, and even recited her phone number - something everyone else in the family had forgotten.

``You see, he's still back in 1984,'' said Jerry Wallis.

For the Wallis family, Terry's return to consciousness has been a blessing.

Perry Wallis, Terry' brother, said ``just to put it bluntly, it was pure hell to see your brother laying there, not knowing if you'll ever talk to him again.''

The timing of the recovery also has raised eyebrows.

``It's kind of peculiar. He wrecked on Friday the 13th and 19 years later he started talking on Friday the 13th,'' Jerry Wallis said.

emmanuelle · 07-09-2003, 08:56 AM

Like in that book "Girlfriend in a Coma" by Douglas Coupland.

cherrylula · 07-09-2003, 08:58 AM

wait til he discovers internet porn! hahaha

Kanoealoha · 07-09-2003, 08:58 AM

I wonder whats that like, going to "sleep" for 19 years...

So much to learn and understand...and he has to learn how to walk

D-Money · 07-09-2003, 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by emmanuelle
Like in that book "Girlfriend in a Coma" by Douglas Coupland.

Didn't the Smith's do a song called that?

PerfectionGirls · 07-09-2003, 09:02 AM

Yeah.. imagin awaking up and not being able to walk and then finding out its 2003. This guy has some major culture shock to deal with.

Ross · 07-09-2003, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by cherrylula
wait til he discovers internet porn! hahaha

HAHAHAHA

AdultNex · 07-09-2003, 09:05 AM

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``It's kind of peculiar. He wrecked on Friday the 13th and 19 years later he started talking on Friday the 13th,'' Jerry Wallis said.

Wtf?

UnseenWorld · 07-09-2003, 09:43 AM

I wonder if he asked "What time is The Love Boat on?"

Dax · 07-09-2003, 09:56 AM

Talk about shock.. shit.. can u imagine .. when u left michael jackson doing beat it and looking black and now u gonna see him white??? he's gonna be like wtf??

Spunky · 07-09-2003, 09:58 AM

His first words were Mom and Pepsi

PerfectionGirls · 07-09-2003, 10:07 AM

Yeah... and the Detroit Tigers won the World Series that year! Holy shit!

Strife · 07-09-2003, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cherrylula
wait til he discovers internet porn! hahaha

Strife · 07-09-2003, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PerfectionGirls
Not sure if this was posted yet, but its a frinkin incredible story. They guy still thinks Reagan is President.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. (July 9) - The words began tumbling out - at first just a few nouns and eventually a torrent of phrases.

Terry Wallis, who had been in a coma since a 1984 car accident, regained consciousness last month to the surprise of doctors and the delight of his family, including his mother, who heard his first word in 19 years.

``He started out with 'Mom' and surprised her and then it was 'Pepsi' and then it was 'milk.' And now it's anything he wants to say,'' Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley said Tuesday.

His mother, Angilee Wallis, called her son's return to consciousness a miracle: ``I couldn't tell you my first thought, I just fell over on the floor,'' she said.

Terry Wallis, now 39, was riding with a friend in July 1984 when their car left the road and plunged into a creek. Wallis and his friend were found the next day underneath a bridge. The friend was dead and Wallis was comatose.

Wallis' daughter, Amber, was born shortly before the accident, and the coma dragged on for almost two decades. She is now 19 and her dad has said he wants to walk again, for her. He is a quadriplegic as a result of the crash.

``It's been hard dealing with it, it's been hard realizing the man I married can't be there,'' said Wallis' wife, Sandi. ``We all, the whole family, missed out on his company.''

The silence ended June 12 when Wallis uttered his first word. He was able to talk a little more a day later and has improved ever since.

Terry's father, Jerry Wallis, said his son talks almost nonstop now, but it seems as though time stopped for him after the wreck. Terry still believes Ronald Reagan is the president.

Terry has asked to speak to his grandmother, who died several years ago, and even recited her phone number - something everyone else in the family had forgotten.

``You see, he's still back in 1984,'' said Jerry Wallis.

For the Wallis family, Terry's return to consciousness has been a blessing.

Perry Wallis, Terry' brother, said ``just to put it bluntly, it was pure hell to see your brother laying there, not knowing if you'll ever talk to him again.''

The timing of the recovery also has raised eyebrows.

``It's kind of peculiar. He wrecked on Friday the 13th and 19 years later he started talking on Friday the 13th,'' Jerry Wallis said.

Sounds like it would make for a good made for TV movie.

Vendot · 07-09-2003, 10:24 AM

Yeah and irony is that one of the first things he said when he came out of his coma, was "Pepsi".

Can you believe it? He went into a coma during the years of the "Pepsi Challenge". Come to think of it, I dont blame the fucker...

StupidNewbie · 07-09-2003, 10:40 AM

sweet, an internet virgin. i smell sales.

kmanrox · 07-09-2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cherrylula
wait til he discovers internet porn! hahaha

ROFL!!!!!

AcidMax · 07-09-2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PerfectionGirls
Yeah... and the Detroit Tigers won the World Series that year! Holy shit!

Just imagine if he was from Detroit and went to the old tiger stadium for a game, think of the surprise then when no one else showed up

EZRhino · 07-09-2003, 10:44 AM

I wonder if he is still waiting for his pet rock to show up in the mail

C_U_Next_Tuesday · 07-09-2003, 10:46 AM

who the fuck footed the hospital bill the whole time...Most peoples bodys shut down after so many years due to lack of use and just laying there....this guy will be a rich and famous quadraplegic...what a life.

Rip Van Wallis

chowda · 07-09-2003, 10:52 AM

someone give him some damn binaca

ToBad · 07-09-2003, 11:00 AM

If you want to sleep for 19 in coma I have calculated this cost.

Can a guess 19 years x 365 days x $330 cost/day = $2 288 550
+ $ 2 496 600 workers = $4 785 150

Honeyslut · 07-09-2003, 11:17 AM

He has an 19 year old daughter , too

Serious jd · 07-09-2003, 11:31 AM

might make a good reality tv series, follow the guy around as he discovers all the things that have changed, would be like a real life time traveler... kinda.

sucks to completely miss out on the best part of your life, and not being able to walk

i wonder if his wife got married to someone else or waited for him, it doesn't mention that in the article.

07-09-2003, 08:54 AM	#1
PerfectionGirls Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MI Posts: 4,484	Man speaks after 19 years in a coma. Not sure if this was posted yet, but its a frinkin incredible story. They guy still thinks Reagan is President. ________________________________ MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. (July 9) - The words began tumbling out - at first just a few nouns and eventually a torrent of phrases. Terry Wallis, who had been in a coma since a 1984 car accident, regained consciousness last month to the surprise of doctors and the delight of his family, including his mother, who heard his first word in 19 years. ``He started out with 'Mom' and surprised her and then it was 'Pepsi' and then it was 'milk.' And now it's anything he wants to say,'' Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley said Tuesday. His mother, Angilee Wallis, called her son's return to consciousness a miracle: ``I couldn't tell you my first thought, I just fell over on the floor,'' she said. Terry Wallis, now 39, was riding with a friend in July 1984 when their car left the road and plunged into a creek. Wallis and his friend were found the next day underneath a bridge. The friend was dead and Wallis was comatose. Wallis' daughter, Amber, was born shortly before the accident, and the coma dragged on for almost two decades. She is now 19 and her dad has said he wants to walk again, for her. He is a quadriplegic as a result of the crash. ``It's been hard dealing with it, it's been hard realizing the man I married can't be there,'' said Wallis' wife, Sandi. ``We all, the whole family, missed out on his company.'' The silence ended June 12 when Wallis uttered his first word. He was able to talk a little more a day later and has improved ever since. Terry's father, Jerry Wallis, said his son talks almost nonstop now, but it seems as though time stopped for him after the wreck. Terry still believes Ronald Reagan is the president. Terry has asked to speak to his grandmother, who died several years ago, and even recited her phone number - something everyone else in the family had forgotten. ``You see, he's still back in 1984,'' said Jerry Wallis. For the Wallis family, Terry's return to consciousness has been a blessing. Perry Wallis, Terry' brother, said ``just to put it bluntly, it was pure hell to see your brother laying there, not knowing if you'll ever talk to him again.'' The timing of the recovery also has raised eyebrows. ``It's kind of peculiar. He wrecked on Friday the 13th and 19 years later he started talking on Friday the 13th,'' Jerry Wallis said. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

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PerfectionGirls Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MI Posts: 4,484	Yeah.. imagin awaking up and not being able to walk and then finding out its 2003. This guy has some major culture shock to deal with. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

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emmanuelle Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oh Canada! Posts: 3,662	Like in that book "Girlfriend in a Coma" by Douglas Coupland.

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cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	wait til he discovers internet porn! hahaha

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Kanoealoha Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1,261	I wonder whats that like, going to "sleep" for 19 years... So much to learn and understand...and he has to learn how to walk

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Dax Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,161	Talk about shock.. shit.. can u imagine .. when u left michael jackson doing beat it and looking black and now u gonna see him white??? he's gonna be like wtf??

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Vendot Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 3,376	Yeah and irony is that one of the first things he said when he came out of his coma, was "Pepsi". Can you believe it? He went into a coma during the years of the "Pepsi Challenge". Come to think of it, I dont blame the fucker...

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StupidNewbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 864	sweet, an internet virgin. i smell sales.

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EZRhino Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: couch Posts: 6,258	I wonder if he is still waiting for his pet rock to show up in the mail

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ToBad Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 319	If you want to sleep for 19 in coma I have calculated this cost. Can a guess 19 years x 365 days x $330 cost/day = $2 288 550 + $ 2 496 600 workers = $4 785 150

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Serious jd Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 103	might make a good reality tv series, follow the guy around as he discovers all the things that have changed, would be like a real life time traveler... kinda. sucks to completely miss out on the best part of your life, and not being able to walk i wonder if his wife got married to someone else or waited for him, it doesn't mention that in the article.