Oh No! Michael Badnarik in hospital, heart attack, serious cond., unconscious

[Sovereign Curtis]

From Restore The Republic

I just received word that the President of the 2009 Continental Congress and 2004 Presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party, Michael Badnarik had a Heart Attack this morning and in an unconscious state. His condition is serious.

His Mother, Elaine, reported to me that Michael was in Madison, Wisconsin attending a hearing regarding a raw milk case.  After the hearing he got in a car to go to lunch with friends, He then slumped over. His friends attempted CPR and contacted the paramedics. They attempted to revive him 3 times with no success. Upon the 4th attempt his heart was revived yet with erratic behavior.

He was taken by helicopter to Gunderson Lutheran Hospital CCU in Lacrosse, WI. Please do no call or visit the hospital, only family is allowed.

He has been fitted with a temporary pacemaker and a balloon pump to ease stress on his heart.

I have no further details at this time. Please watch your email box for an update.

Michael is a true asset and leader in our movement who works tirelessly and selflessly for freedom. Please pray for Michael at this time.

In Freedom,

Gary Franchi
National Director
Restore the Republic

[MTPorcupine3]

Meanwhile, you might want to see my interview with him: http://tinyurl.com/2f88h4.

[SethCohn]

At last report, he's conscious and getting a pacemaker.

Mike's a good guy, think good thoughts (and/or pray) about him

[jaqeboy]

Seth, where's the best place to get accurate up-to-date info on his condition?

[Friday]

Here's an update on Badnarik's condition, from L. Neil Smith's e-newsletter:

From Dick Boddie:

p.m. December 28, 2009

I just got off the phone with Michael Badnarik's Mother, Elaine. She
informed me that his condition seems to have "backslid". They were were
hoping that he would have been released on Wednesday to his Mother's
care in Indiana but his condition is still critical.

Michael came out of his unconscious state, unbound his wrists some how,
and removed the breathing tube from his throat. His mother remarked
that when Michael came to he asked to be released. He doesn't
understand how serious his situation is.

The hospital had to sedate him again to put the breathing tube back in
because he is having trouble breathing.

They cannot find the reason for his breathing problem... so he is
currently sedated to ease the pressure on his lungs and heart.

His heart is still in atrial fibrillation and had to be hit with the
AED defibrillator to reset its rhythm.

He will be sedated until his condition can be stabilized...

He is still at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital CCU in Lacrosse, WI. Please
do not call or visit the hospital, only family is allowed.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

[Kat Kanning]

Sounds kinda fishy to me.

[CJS]

Sounds kinda fishy to me.

Hell of a world , huh ? Where you even need to wonder if there are people pulling strings keep some one from making changes they are afraid of ?

[rmodel65]

i was really wanting to take his class.....i hope he pulls thru

[Friday]

Here's an update, pulled off someone's Facebook wall:

Michael Badnarik Update - 1/4/10
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Today at 4:59am
Comment by: Psychictaxi
Entered on: 2010-01-04 22:14:29

I started to worry from not hearing anything until about two hours ago - this from Michael's girlfriend Lynne:

The doctor was very pleased with the surgery and expects a full recovery. When we left tonight he was still sedated. Hopefully, tomorrow he will be awake for awhile. I am going back home on Wednesday. His friend, Alan, plans to stay until Michael is released and then drive him to Hammond to stay with his parents. It has been a long two weeks.

Lynne

[Friday]

Here's another update from someone's Facebook wall:

from Michael Badnarik: " MICHAEL BADNARIK IS ALIVE - I want to thank everyone for their concern and wishes for a speedy recovery. My physical correspondence is literally measured in POUNDS, and I haven't a chance to open more than a few. If all goes well, I may be released from the hospital at the end of... the week, and then I plan to stay with my parents for awhile as I continue my recovery."

[Kat Kanning]

That's great!

[Lloyd Danforth]

Yup!

[Friday]

more from Facebook:

From Michael Badnarik just now: I'M OUT! I'm vertical - but I tire easily. Went back to the hospital to throw a "thank you for saving my life" pizza party and autograph copies of my book. At 5:30am tomorrow I begin the drive to my parent's place in Indiana.

[dudieezper]

He seems to be so stressed over the raw milk meeting. But I heard he is alright now and he even sent a message to his supporter that in time he will be back to work. I just hope he takes it easy this time, heart attack is a serious case. Angioplasty