Just to put it out there, I'm in something of a fix right now. Rather nasty accident last Tues - tripped over on road outside, broke left arm, smashed most of front teeth, leg and hand injuries........and happening just round the corner from my home, 200 yards away, returning from (of all things!) a visit to the doctor's. My worst accident and injuries ever! - and all just a handful of days from my 78th - not that I was going to do anything special anyway. Left arm been in plaster since the 'event'. I find out tomorrow morn if an operation is needed. It may not be, which I'm hoping is the case (but of course), but more likely than not it is going to be advised. Not only have I never had any operation before, I've never had any hospital stay in my life. My biggest concern is, possibly unsurprisingly, feeding and caring for my two cats. But one thing at a time.So, this is just so as you all know. If any of you care to comment, though using this laptop in my present condition ain't easy, I will read them all and try to acknowledge when and if I can.
Oh, no! I've had broken bones and surgeries, so you have my sympathy. Hopefully, if it comes to that, you won't be in the hospital for more than a day. I hope you get good news. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteGrateful thanks for your thoughts, S.J.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your fall; it's sounds quite nasty.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be sending all kinds of good thoughts for a speedy recovery, sir.
Take good care.
Many thanks for what you say, Bob. It means a lot.
DeleteOh my goodness, Ray. I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope your painkillers are at least helping take the edge off all of this while you await your surgical consult. I know you know this but, during the consult, ask about any counselors/social workers that might help you w/your home life. The hospital social workers here have many options for outside resources (including home assistance, pet care info). Not sure how long your hospitalization might be; cats are fine for a few days alone. But I’m like you: I’m always thinking of my pets. Hopefully, the docs won’t think surgery is necessary. Will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so, Elle. It's being a major struggle, but we'll get through.
DeleteRay,
ReplyDeleteNever had a stay in the hospital? Lucky you! Wish I could say the same for me. Unfortunately I've had so many stays in the hospital, especially the last ten years I should get frequent flyer miles. I am so sorry you had this fall. My biggest fear now is one of those face plant falls like you just had. I use a cane now to prevent such a thing. I hope all go well with them putting you back together.
Ron
Very many thanks, Ron. Your words MUCH appreciated.
DeleteAw, shit! So sorry to read this. Hoping there’s good news about the arm (although no denying it’s broken). Your poor mouth and face. Sending cyber hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mitch.
DeleteIt now seems that the 'broken' arm, MAY not be quite that, though still being painful as hell. It could be that rather than a bone having been 'cracked' it could be that one of the forearm bones has come away, displaced from the elbow joint. If that is the case then it just MIGHT be that surgery may not necessarily be the sole solution. So, days of a bit of hope ahead - and boy, do I need it!
At least a little bit of better news. Wishing you well.
DeleteThanks once again, Mitch. It's now a matter of wait and see.......and hope. What else can one do?
DeleteOh my goodness Raybeard!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNot a good way to approach another year around the globe. Keep us posted on your condition if you can, and I'll keep you in my thoughts. I too, like you, have never been a day in a hospital other than to be delivered in the world. I have all my own and original parts still. Heavens forbid I ever have to go in, my anxiety will we worst then any injury. I surmise you're the same. And if you have to stay in a hospital, reach out and see if they can recommend someone to go in and check on and feed the cats...It seems there is a service for everything these days.
Do take good care Raybeard. I fee l so bad for you.
VERY many thanks for your kind words, M.M. Even if surgery on my elbow is required, I'm hoping that it will involve just one night away, and the pussies ought to manage with that, though of course they'll be very confused and concerned. We can only wait and see. Thanks again.
DeleteOh no! I am sorry to read this, Raybeard! No need to respond!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve more than a minimum response, Debby, though this is little more than that. Thanks a million for your feelings, which I treasure.
DeleteI stop by regularly hoping for post. I was first elated to see a new one than saddened by the contents. I too am sorry for your hurts.
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so, Dr Spo. (I've only just found this comment of yours from over 2 weeks ago in 'spam' so I've now put it where it should have gone. My fault for not spotting it earlier, though as you might imagine, I've been 'busy!)
DeleteI'm also acknowledging below your post of this morning, for which "Ta!"
I am so sorry to hear this and really feel for you. In the summer I caught my toe on a raised paving slab and went down like a ton of bricks landing on my face and right arm. I now realise how lucky I was not to break anything. My face was a mess and I now have a scar above my lip but no damage to my teeth thank goodness and no broken bones. I couldn't use my right hand properly for about a month. I couldn't pull a ring pull or open a screw cap lid. It was weak for so long that I was afraid I had done permanent damage but it gradually recovered. I hope you won't need a stay in hospital and will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea at all about your similar misfortune, Carol. Yes, how 'lucky' you were that it wasn't worse, potentially FAR worse. I'm having your problem now in opening cartons of milk and, even more difficult, opening tins (mainly the cat food) and peeling the lid back. And looking for help from, say, a sharp knife only makes me more nervous. Don't want to make things yet worse, or MUCH worse!
DeleteHowever, got to keep on living not day to day, or even hour to hour, but it's from one minute to the next.
Cheers for now - and thanks!
Belated condolences on those injuries. By now you know if you'll need surgery to secure those broken bones in their proper places. As a retired operation room nurse, I hope you have good care! Be sure to have food in your stomach before you take pain pills and - if you have had surgery - read your discharge instruction so you'll know how to properly care for yourself and when you should call the doctor to report fever, redness, etc. If your fingers turn blue and hurt a lot when a cast is on, GO to the urgent care center because the cast is too tight, likely because the arm has swollen!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you well.
Hi, Barbara Anne. No, I'm STILL awaiting decision on whether or not to undergo surgery, but managing to cope - well, just about. Apart from the extreme inconvenience of having to cope daily entirely alone with this plastered arm, there's been no other problem I can identify - but that by itself is more than enough to be getting on with! I'll certainly post on here when things move forward again. Thanks for popping by.
DeletePoor you. We are the same age, and I cannot imagine the inconvenience and panic this must have caused you. I fell down the stairs this summer and hurt my left shoulder. Now back in Brighton I still have pain, but will just accept it; I really don't want hospitals etc. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt thanks for your visit and kind wishes, Cro M. Lovely of you to have come here - just 12 miles or so from where I'm now sitting. All the best to you!
DeleteHoly Frick! I am sorry I am so late to join the band of well wishers, but I am hoping you' are healing and in less pain and you don't have to have Surgery. Let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it. Sending positive thoughts and cyber hugs!
ReplyDeleteVery many thanks for your greatly appreciated words, S/b. Now almost three weeks since it happened, with my arm yet in shoulder-to-wrist plaster, I'm STILL waiting to hear if an operation is needed. I last rang the hospital three days ago when I was told that my case has yet to be finally decided but that they are having to deal with those patients first. At least I know I'm not in the 'emergency' category, though that doesn't help much while I wait around with no one to assist me here in dressing, washing, eating, shopping etc - and most especially of all, no one but me to feed my pussycats! It's been, and continues to be a constant torment, with no indication yet of when I'll be informed of when it moves forward. This is by far the worst thing physically that has EVER happened to me, though I'm fully aware that you have had, and continue to have, even worse. But I'm ever so happy to receive, with my great gratitude, your kind sentiments. Thanks indeed.
DeleteIt pains me when I read/post but it didn't stick. I read this some time ago but do not seen my comment. By now I hope things are better for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks a million, Sir. You might notice above that I've retrieved your post of the 6th from spam and belatedly posted it at last.
DeleteI'm afraid that things are pretty much where they've been when 'it' happened. Left arm still entirely in plaster while I yet await news as to whether or not an operation will be needed. Clearly it's not being considered urgent but I do so very much want to be got over this misery. Meantime, with no one here to assist, every day is a succession of awkward difficulties. Badly want to get out of this. I'll post when there's any news, positive or otherwise. Thanks greatly for enquiring.