Beaten Giants Fan Bryan Stow Out Of Hospital, In Rehab
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS) — The San Francisco Giants fan who was severely beaten outside Dodgers Stadium has been released from the hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation facility.
Stow' suffered serious brain injuries from the March 31 attack in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. His initial treatment began at County USC Medical Center was transferred to San Francisco General Hospital in May.
"Bryan has been an extremely challenging patient," said Dr. Geoff Manley, SFGH Chief of Neurosurgery, who led Mr. Stow's care team. "It has been a roller coaster, but he is young and strong and has made tremendous advances. To get this far, it was vital that he be at a place that specializes in acute care for brain-injured patients. Now it is equally important that he receive care from a place that specializes in rehabilitation for patients with brain injuries."
Doctors at San Francisco General Hospital have predicted a long road for his recovery, however he can now follow commands, speak a few words, interact and breathe on his own. He is also beginning to eat, according to doctors.
Stow's family has asked that the name of the rehab center not be made public.
"We feel immense relief today, knowing that Bryan is ready to start the next chapter of his story," the family said in a statement. "Though we won't miss the hospital, we will miss the people at San Francisco General. Everyone there has been so wonderful and kind to us, and we know that Dr. Manley and the team have given Bryan the best care possible."
