Emilio Navaira Update: Doctor "Optimistic He Will Not Die"
Tejano Star Emilio Navaira’s doctor Alex Valadkain announced yesterday that Navaira is doing about as well as can be expected after undergoing two surgeries for a massive head injury since his bus accident Sunday morning.
Valadka led a team of surgeons who removed a hand-sized portion of Navaira’s skull on Tuesday to reduce pressure from a bruise forming on the left side of the singer’s brain.
Navaira remained unconscious in critical condition at Memorial Hermann hospital. He is expected to stay in the intensive care unit for up to two weeks.
Valadka warned that Navaira could still take a turn for the worse, but stated “I feel optimistic that he will not die.” Fans held a vigil Monday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio and are continuously present outside the hospital where he lies in a coma in Houston.
Tejano star Navaira’s survival chances improving [Reuters]
Earlier: Emilio Navaira Clinging To Life After Bus Accident
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Hi, I am from Tennessee (about 80 miles south of Nashville) an am praying continuously for Emilio and his family. Miracles do happen, an I feel that Emilio deserves to have one of those miracles. We just have to stay strong, pray a whole lot, think positive, and BELIEVE. God will see him through!!!! I’ve not had the fortune of seeing Emilio in person, but he is an awesome talent an a wonderful person. Be strong. Your Tennessee Friend, Joyce
Posted by Joyce | March 26, 2008
I’m fro Casa Grande Arizona, we are all praying for Emilio also, god will bring him through all this for his family and his loyal fans as myself
Posted by Teresa Espinoza | March 28, 2008
My husband and myself are huge fans of Emilio. We would like the Navaira family to know that we are praying for Emilio.He truly is one of a kind!
God bless,
L.Castillo & J.Castillo
Posted by L.Castillo | March 28, 2008
I am praying for Emilio and his family. Keep your faith prayer is the best medicine. May God bless and keep Emilio’s health improving
Posted by Frances Diaz | March 29, 2008
Our prayers are with you…………..
Posted by Mary G. | March 31, 2008
My husband & I are praying for your speedy recovery! May God bless & keep your family strong…From Patricia & Gerard in Fort Worth, TX
Posted by Patricia Gutierrez | March 31, 2008
My husband and I are big fans of Emilio, are prayers are with him and his family. May God Bless You All. Keep the Faith.
Posted by JUDY &ROLANDO BARRIENTES | April 01, 2008
hey emilio my perents are big fans and i just hope that you are ok and GET WELL SOON
Posted by aundrea luna | April 01, 2008
This is Ramona from Kenosha, WI our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family. Get well Soon Emilio!!! Love You Lots!!
Posted by Ramona | April 04, 2008
we the cruz family want to let emilios family know we have him in our hearts and prayers and we know he will allways be emilio “shoot it” navaira . from cruz family in grand prairie tejas
Posted by jay cruz | April 04, 2008
We Love you and God Bless you and your family through this very difficult time. The Lord will do more amazing miracles in your life!
Posted by Cortez familia | April 04, 2008
We met Emilio years ago in Albuquerque when he played at Midnight Rodeo. Being a musician myself, my family and I went back stage and visited. Our prayers are with the entire family and we pray for a full recovery. We love Tejano music and Emilio!!
Posted by Mico Gutierrez family | April 06, 2008
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have been an Emilio fan since the 80’s, love his music and all tejano music. Praying for Emilio’s recovery and his families strength during this time. God Bless!
Gonzales Family, Las Cruces, NM
Posted by Inez Gonzales | April 08, 2008
emilio will always be in our hearts—god has a plan for him and we will except whatever it is—-love him no matter what—emilio lives!!——-god bless his family and protect his children. forever—thank god for emilio!!
Posted by marianne cavazos | April 09, 2008
Te amo, Emilio y tu tienes mi amor y todas mis oraciones…Recuerdes tienes el Senor y su hijo y yo manderte mi angel especialmente por ti.
Posted by Alison Santos | April 10, 2008
Emilio, We hope that you get well and recover soon! God bless everyone that was in the crash and we hope that they recover well as well. Our prayers are with you and your family. May you come out of this so that you may be with your wife and children. May the Lord grant you many more days!
Posted by Zuniga Family | April 10, 2008
We the Valenzuela and Delacruz families from the yoeme community, pray that you will have a speedy recovery. The almighty that we all call by different names, is watching over you, We are optimistic, that things will be positive for you and your family.
Posted by The Delacruz Family | April 12, 2008
we are prayining for you emilio
Posted by genny | April 14, 2008
My prayers are with you Emilio. I still have our picture we took together when I was a little girl and I can’t believe time has gone by so fast. I am now 17 years old and I still love your music just like I did back then. Your love for music inspired me to play guitar and write my own songs. Please recover from this tragedy and sing again. I pray we will meet again. All my love….
Brittany E.
Posted by Brittany Esquivel | April 16, 2008
Emilio and your family. My prayers are with you. May God give your family the strength to see you through this. Best Wishes for a full recovery and that soon you will be back on stage. Victoria
Posted by victoria valenzuela | May 01, 2008
My prayers for a full recovery. Love Victoria
Posted by victoria Valenzuela | May 01, 2008