# Santo Rugger (RIP Santo Rugger) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 6, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579 "2009-05-06T19:54:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 27
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/521 "2009-10-16T11:08:12Z")
Awesome! Glad to hear the progress continues! ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/522 "2009-10-16T11:49:39Z")
> [@norinew](#): > > Nov. 10th is my birthday. I can’t think of a better gift than you getting Pat home with you! :)🆒 Mine too…and likewise. And the museum trip sounds like great progress. Yay! Continued good thoughts and prayers for all of you. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/523 "2009-10-16T12:03:43Z")
Keep it up, Pat! ---
**Author:** ![BACI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ce73a5/32.png) [@BACI](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BACI)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/524 "2009-10-16T20:51:53Z")
Long time lurker in this thread but am absolutely thrilled for SantoRugger’sFamily that he’s showing this progress. Lots of us may not actively post about this, but were all standing by with our fingers crossed and our very best hopes directed to Santo and family. Looking forward to still more positive news as things progress. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/525 "2009-10-16T23:31:21Z")
fantastic news! he seems to be doing leaps and bounds in his recovery. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/526 "2009-10-17T00:33:38Z")
Excellent news! 🙂 Enjoy the trip, **Santo**! ---
**Author:** ![SantoRuggersMom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@SantoRuggersMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SantoRuggersMom)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/527 "2009-10-21T03:10:20Z")
Good news to report! Pat got a test injection of baclofen in his spine and had amazing results! Yesterday he sat up on his own and was able to kick his legs on command. Today he smiled 🆒 at the speech therapist and raised his arm on command! It was the best speech class he’s ever had. Needless to say, she was thrilled! The test went so well that he will be getting a baclofen pump inserted on Thursday. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/528 "2009-10-21T03:12:10Z")
Great news! ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/529 "2009-10-21T03:18:43Z")
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D 🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒 FREAKIN’ FANTASTIC!!! ---
**Author:** ![Argent\_Towers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/530 "2009-10-21T03:20:46Z")
This is really excellent news. I’m glad to hear it. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/531 "2009-10-21T03:23:09Z")
I had to Google what Baclofen was but it sounds like just the ticket for Pat! The quick results have to be extremely heartlifting. That’s terrific! ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/532 "2009-10-21T03:32:51Z")
Wonderful! C’mon **Santo** , you can do it! Get that brain all revved up! ---
**Author:** ![torie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/533 "2009-10-21T04:25:45Z")
Yay! I’ve been following this thread from the beginning, although I haven’t posted! I was so thrilled at your last update that I had to post. Keep it up, Santo Rugger!! ---
**Author:** ![SantoRuggersMom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@SantoRuggersMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SantoRuggersMom)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/534 "2009-10-21T04:45:13Z")
> [@SantoRuggersMom](#): > > Good news to report! Pat got a test injection of baclofen in his spine and had amazing results! Yesterday he sat up on his own and was able to kick his legs on command. Today he smiled 🆒 at the speech therapist and raised his arm on command! It was the best speech class he’s ever had. Needless to say, she was thrilled! The test went so well that he will be getting a baclofen pump inserted on Thursday. I got a little excited - he didn’t actually sit up on his own. The physical therapist sat him up, but he was able to balance and stay sitting up by himself:) Can’t wait to report more progress.. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/535 "2009-10-21T06:33:07Z")
Very exciting news! The brain can do some [amazing things](http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/12/woman.brain/index.html). Sending healing wishes your way. Jill ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/536 "2009-10-21T10:34:08Z")
I am just getting over the flu, had to _drag_ my sorry ass out of bed this morning, and only accomplished that with the promise of fresh-ground, fresh-brewed coffee waiting for me. The coffee has given me something of a boost, but nowhere _near_ the boost this news has given me!!! 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/537 "2009-10-21T17:57:12Z")
Oh !! I’m so thrilled !!! 🙂🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/538 "2009-10-21T18:04:38Z")
Fabulous, fabulous news. Go Santo! ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/539 "2009-10-21T18:16:38Z")
Awesome news! > [@SantoRuggersMom](#): > > Today he smiled 🆒 at the speech therapist… I assume the speech therapist is a pretty girl? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579/540 "2009-10-21T19:27:19Z")
Go **Santo**! This news has made my day. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579.md?page=26) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579.md?page=28)