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oldgoat
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Do as you are told and I hope you completely heal.
I'm 83 and my wife of 56 years died last year. I was a mess and still am to some extent. Within 2 months of her death 1) I fell down the basement stairs 2) I tripped and fell headlong onto the furnace room floor 3) fell over in the garden and very nearly fell over the sunken driveway wall.
Somebody, somewhere must have been looking out for me 'cos I hardly damaged myself at all.
Very sorry to hear that your fall had severe repercussions
How far is the hospital from your home? It could turn into a real chore for your wife to travel a lot every day.
I'm 83 and my wife of 56 years died last year. I was a mess and still am to some extent. Within 2 months of her death 1) I fell down the basement stairs 2) I tripped and fell headlong onto the furnace room floor 3) fell over in the garden and very nearly fell over the sunken driveway wall.
Somebody, somewhere must have been looking out for me 'cos I hardly damaged myself at all.
Very sorry to hear that your fall had severe repercussions
How far is the hospital from your home? It could turn into a real chore for your wife to travel a lot every day.
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Well, you are fortunate that none of your falls have resulted in severe injury. I hope your good luck continues. Losing your wife after so many years has to be a real blow to your sense of well-being; I'm very sorry about that.
The facility is an easy 45 minutes away. She visits with fresh fruit and vegetables every other day or so.
No, they have not discussed with me any sort of care plan. I feel like I'm being warehoused for a fee.
Isopedella
Well-known member
Crikey Pete. One itty bitty little step.... and its all on big time. Pleased they managed to patch you up and your on the road to recovery. I would make a list of questions you may wish to ask as they come to mind. I guess its going to be a bit of a journey to you back to doing stuff you enjoyed before. Hang in there. One step at a time.
A Bloke once said to me that the longest journey starts with the smallest step.
Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui (Be strong, be brave, be steadfast)
A Bloke once said to me that the longest journey starts with the smallest step.
Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui (Be strong, be brave, be steadfast)
Hypurone
Active member
This is a BIG one! I would be the squeaky wheel here!! Even with the automated leg stimulators I had when in the hospital, I got a DVT! Also, don't get freaked out, but, you will experience muscle atrophy. It will be a shock when you attempt to use your legs and start walking and they don't work as planned... Keep calm and carry on. It ALL comes back, just VERY slowly and with determination.... :thumbup:
Peteoz
Well-known member
Sorry to hear that, Pete……but it’s great to see that smile on your face, even lying in a hospital bed. Here’s hoping for as speedy a recovery as possible. We have probably all done a similar thing in our twenties, but everything just springs back into place…..not so much after you reach your sixties :doorag:
Pete
Pete
Thanks for that. I squeaked enough the top administrator came in and asked where they should move me to since i wasn't happy here. End result is she learned a lot about her internal communication systems, or lack thereof, and is determined to fix them. I think she means it. I just want leave this place with it better prepared to meet veterans' needs, because most of them are in no shape to challenge the system.
Anyway, thanks for all the advice, concerns and well wishes. I'm new at this complete dependence on others thing.
I am able to swing myself out of bed with the trapeze rig, and stand and walk with the aid of a walker (recent development), so the leg atrophy thing isn't an issue any longer (or the bed sores).
Good advice. I can never be reminded too much. Patience isn't one of my virtues.
After this morning's meet with the head honcho, I think we're back on track. Thanks.
My legs are in a locked brace and i would otherwise be immobilized. But, my upper body is strengthening enough I can now hoist myself up, swing legs out of bed, then tilt toward the floor. Then, using my arms to steady myself, i can walk myself backwards into a standing position. With the walker i can then move around my room unassisted, and further with someone holding a gait belt (which is white, so I brag about having a white belt in PT).
I think the perceived crisis is over now and i feel better about the two months of recovery ahead of me.
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wyliec
New member
That's great. I thought you were non-weight bearing bilaterally.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
It was great to see you, Pete and get to spend time together. I enjoyed watching your face relax and for to you begin to smile more. Thank you for welcoming me into your room and spending so much time with me. You are a lot of fun to visit with. I'll be back.
wyliec
New member
Hey Pete,
This is called coming late to the party. Now that I know that you are weight bearing, a simple exercise for blood flow to prevent DVT's and work your calf muscles while sitting at edge of bed is...... Just checking to see if they told you. If you do this exercise while laying down you have to be careful of..... and need to use what?
This is called coming late to the party. Now that I know that you are weight bearing, a simple exercise for blood flow to prevent DVT's and work your calf muscles while sitting at edge of bed is...... Just checking to see if they told you. If you do this exercise while laying down you have to be careful of..... and need to use what?
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
I'm so sorry to hear this. I know life can turn on a dime. I have faith that you'll have full recovery and be able to do those things you love to do. It's hard when you need help for anything, I know. Take it slow and easy and before you know it you'll be posting about your new adventures. Praying for both you and your wife.
Thanks Lamont. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. My ordeal is nothing compared to what the two of you went through.
Ankle pumps are part of my routine. Is that what you mean?
Been away for awhile, so just now read about your accident.
So sorry to learn of this.
No advice except to say don't do what I did after destroying my ankle in a low-speed motorcycle accident: I failed to follow doctor's orders after returning home.
So my counsel is, to the best of your ability, follow doctor's directions, and do the assigned exercises when you graduate to physical therapy.
As to the future? "Burn that bridge when you get to it" as Jane Ace would say in her old radio show. (Along with other malaprops: "Time wounds all heels," among them.)
Hoping for a good and swift-as-possible recovery along with an added measure of wisdom when decisions must be made.
Warmly,
Steve
So sorry to learn of this.
No advice except to say don't do what I did after destroying my ankle in a low-speed motorcycle accident: I failed to follow doctor's orders after returning home.
So my counsel is, to the best of your ability, follow doctor's directions, and do the assigned exercises when you graduate to physical therapy.
As to the future? "Burn that bridge when you get to it" as Jane Ace would say in her old radio show. (Along with other malaprops: "Time wounds all heels," among them.)
Hoping for a good and swift-as-possible recovery along with an added measure of wisdom when decisions must be made.
Warmly,
Steve
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