Ashley and I are driving over night and could use some help. We need a Knoxville facial surgeon recommendation. I have a broken jaw and we just left the ER. They were going to schedule surgery here in a day or so but we thought we’d try to get home. It was a tubing accident on the intercostal waterway in north Carolina. We have to find someone in Knoxville tomorrow and have no idea where to start. I don’t have health insurance either.
We could use your prayers. Ashley is driving and we are almost to Richmond now. I’m numb from my drugs but my chin is cracked clean through and I can’t eat or swallow. My mouth is torn and my teeth sideways. I’m scared about taking my pain medicine soon when my stomach is empty. Addair is asleep now but if he wakes up it’s going to be an impossible situation. Please pray for us, this is quite a mess. Thanks
Adam Brimer on Facebook said:
praying for you. looking in to it.
Nathaniel Wade on Facebook said:
Praying for you friend.
Caleb Fristoe on Facebook said:
All souls medical fund. I can chat with brad or you can talk to LB. Let me know if I can help.
Emily Janowick on Facebook said:
Love you guys. We’ll be prayin.
Ryan Bolton on Facebook said:
I would stay and get it fixed where you are man. Drive after the surgery. I may know some people in Richmond.
Katie Norrell on Facebook said:
Love yall. Absolutely…talk to Brad Carter. His cell is 386-8020 and he’ll get you a referral. He’s wonderful. Talk to him about medical fund as well. Let me know if I can do anything or take the little man.
Becky Crutcher said:
you all are in my prayers. =( travel safe my friends.
Kate Brimer on Facebook said:
I put it on LB’s radar, too. Waiting to hear back from my mentor’s husband who is a dentist. He may have good contacts. Keep you posted.
Melinda Watson on Facebook said:
Love you, Russ and Ashley! Praying for you now!
Katie Norrell on Facebook said:
Hey if you need to stop, go to Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center – in Richmond – 1250 East Marshall St. 804-828-9000. Its a teaching hospital, they’ll treat you without insurance. Yall are 7.5 hours away.
Nate Kelly on Facebook said:
Praying for you. Will help however we can. No idea about specific surgeons but Katie’s idea sounds like a possibility. We’re out of town right now but when we’re both back we should talk and figure out where things stand and what we can do.
Amanda McClellan on Facebook said:
praying for you guys.
Dorothy Stokley Bice on Facebook said:
Just heard from Nathan about you accident…praying for you.
Rex Wilson on Facebook said:
i’ll be praying
Travetta Holley Johnson on Facebook said:
Wow. We are praying for you. Trying to think what we might could do to help.
Eric McAnly on Facebook said:
I’m contacting my doctor friend for suggestions.
David Johnson on Facebook said:
We just texted brad carter with the info.
Erin Callahan on Facebook said:
Levon!!!! i am messaging you w/info about the medical fund… i am so sorry you have to endure this!!! the money should definitely not be your first concern. there are lots of people that love you and will help you navigate all that. first order of business is getting your jaw set. also, i work tomorrow, but am around Sunday and Monday (my plans changed b/c i was to take care of your dog and looks like i will be doing what i can to take care of you all instead!). I would LOVE to help you all out with transportation, watching Addair, etc over the next few days. Keep me posted. Sending love and prayers your way…
Jon U on Facebook said:
Praying
Brad Carter said:
I may have some ideas and suggestions when you are in Knoxville. Get in touch in the morning when you are in town. Hang in there on the drive back. Many are praying for you.
Levon Walker on Facebook said:
Thanks everybody. We’re stopping in roanoke at a bigger hospital. We called our nurse from va beach and she said they may be able to perform the surgery without having to schedule it out. Hoping so.
Lauren Rider said:
Levon- hope everything is/was ok through the night. If you end up getting some care in Knoxville, Steven says Dr. Gotcher at UT. He says definitely c the oral surgery group at UT. Steven has broken his jaw twice & had everything rebuilt. You will persevere. Good luck, wishes, prayers for you, Ashley & the baby. This is a rough time. Also, Steven knows a lot of blender recipes! Been there, done that!
Dave Angel said:
So sorry to hear. Hurry home. What can we do to help when you guys get home?
Melanie Friedman on Facebook said:
Sad! HUGS and prayers lifted!
Rebekah Campbell on Facebook said:
Levon was released from Roanoke hospital. Not sure of the next step. I am Ashley’s mom and I want to thank all of you for the love, support and community that you are. It brings me to tears. Thank you thank you thank you!
Holly Lungwitz said:
My mom told me about this. So sorry for you guys!! We’ll be praying for you too!
Erin Callahan on Facebook said:
Rebekah, do you know if they are coming back to Knoxville today? Did he have surgery in Roanoke?
Rebekah Campbell on Facebook said:
No they released him and I don’t know if she’s trying to make it to Tazewell where her family is or if she’ll try and drive straight through. I guess it’ll depend on Levon’s pain.
Laurens and Polly said:
We are flexible all weekend so if you need anything at all – somebody to come get you and drive you back, food, or anything, we will be glad to do it. We know that you feel overwhelmed right now but realize you are loved and folks will do whatever it takes to help you.
Angela Gonda said:
I’m praying for you guys! Not sure if you’ve already had the surgery but if you’re waiting until you come back to Knoxville, a friend had jaw surgery when she was little and said her surgeon was Dr. Gotcher. Hope this helps; let me know if I can help in any other way!
Hoffman Institute said:
I hope they’re OKay Good luck with any further problems that may occur though I hope they don’t
Erika said:
Praying for you all!