Guest jester Report post Posted June 28, 2002 http://www.canoe.ca/TorontoSports/ts.ts-06...06-28-0102.html CALGARY -- Five days before his 44th birthday, Bret (Hitman) Hart lies in a Calgary hospital fighting to regain use of his left arm and leg following a stroke. The former wrestling star had the left side of his body paralyzed on Monday when he suffered a blood clot in his brain seconds before or after he fell off his bicycle. Hart, who wasn't wearing a helmet, landed on his head but was able to call for help on his cell phone despite having lost feeling in his left side. He was stabilized by EMS officials and transported to hospital where doctors continue to run a battery of tests seeking to find out the extent of damage done to his body. "He has made incredible progress every day and seems to have more and more use of his left side," said Hart's personal assistant, Marcy Engelstein, who said the numbness on the left side of Hart's face has subsided considerably, allowing him to speak normally, again. "Doctors are anticipating he could be 100% but it will take a lot of work," she said. 'VERY SERIOUS' Doctors suggest Hart will remain in hospital for at least three more weeks and is expected to start rehab within days. "This is a very serious situation and we are all deeply concerned. But we are all hopeful for a full recovery and we are encouraged by his continued progress," said Hart's sister-in-law, Martha Hart. "I'm confident he'll be okay," said Ross Hart, one of Bret's nine living siblings. "He seems to be having a lot of discomfort but he is speaking normally and hasn't lost any memory." In an effort to ensure his legion of fans weren't concerned by his closely guarded hospitalization earlier in the week, Hart played down the seriousness of the incident by issuing an e-mail statement to supporters on Tuesday. "Yesterday I took a tumble and , since I retired due to a career-ending concussion, the docs are checking me over as a precautionary measure," the e-mail read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ripper Report post Posted June 28, 2002 DAMN!!! Theres not more you can say to that...I guess when it rains it pours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Razor Roman Report post Posted June 28, 2002 I read that this morning. Obviously, we're all wishing Bret a speedy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FeArHaVoC Report post Posted June 28, 2002 I'm still a Bret mark by heart, so I hope he gets better soon. Screw you Taker! Your Curse couldn't take out the "Hitman!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jester Report post Posted June 28, 2002 Even though he's been acting a little loopy, what with the Owen seance and all, this guy seriously needs a run of good luck. The shit he and his family has been through since the Montreal thing... Godspeed, Hitman jester PS: The picture in your sig must have really pissed off the Flames fans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Prince Paul Report post Posted June 28, 2002 Get well soon Bret. Let's hope he can finally start putting his life back together now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest caboose Report post Posted June 28, 2002 What the fuck does God have against the Harts? I Hope Bret gets better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted June 28, 2002 FearHavoc- I love your signature photo with the Bret photo since when I met Bret I had him sign that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted June 28, 2002 my thoughts and prayers will be with bret today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FakeRazor Report post Posted June 28, 2002 I wish Bret Hart only the best, and hope he fully recovers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted June 28, 2002 They were talking about it on Sportscenter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GenerationNever Report post Posted June 29, 2002 Man, my grandmother recently died of a stroke. They can be pretty bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted June 29, 2002 My grandmother had a stroke and she was never the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted June 29, 2002 let's not say things like that right now. let's just wish him all the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest justsoyouknow Report post Posted June 29, 2002 Damn, it sucks for anybody to have a stroke, but for Bret, who's had so many hardships in his life, I can't imagine what he's done to piss off God. (Sorry, I guess that was unconsitutional) But there's a silver lining in everything..... Now he has something to bitch about that doesn't involve Vince McMahon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheSmarkzone Report post Posted June 29, 2002 Bret is the MAN. Enough said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Austin3164life Report post Posted June 29, 2002 My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hitman as well. The Hart family resembles the Kennedy family in bad luck (only in Canada). I hope Bret recovers fully..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest endgame722 Report post Posted June 29, 2002 I will also be praying that Bret is able to make a full recovery. Like the magazine says, Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
