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Aw mom, look what you did. :( I'm sorry it's such a bad break. I hope you feel better soon or you find an easier way to get around. I'm glad to hear you're getting it fixed with surgery soon. Best of luck with the surgery. I'll be thinking of you. :love:
Thanks Hon...I just ordered a knee walker...it was $400, my insurance wouldn't cover it I ordered it from walmart using the site to store option so I would get free shipping and I can return it if it doesn't work for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alysser
BTW your Mom's a klutz!
Just asking for some thoughts for tomorrow, surgery is at 9. I am scared and hoping for a good outcome, I did some research and this could cause me a lot of trouble as I age...I sure hope it doesn't. Once the screws are in I have to be a lot more careful than I have been.
Its really hard to get around and my daughter is graduating next week, this is really a bummer. Kaiser is delivering a wheelchair tomorrow so hopefully I can make her ceremony.
Good luck tomorrow!
Thinking about you.
Good thoughts and prayers that all goes well tomorrow.
I wondered when the surgery was going to be. I hope all goes well. Please let us know as soon as you can.
HUGS! and prayers. :love:
I hope you soon will be good as new...and hey, it may NOT get worse over the years; for sure, there will be research and new treatments coming out in the future too!
Keep the faith, sweetie! :)
I hope everything goes well, and that you are up and about fairly soon. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Many prayers coming your way! I know you're nervous, but I just KNOW that everything will turn out OK.
This must be Break Your Foot year. I broke mine 2 weeks after one of my best friends! She had hers pinned, and although my break was a bit more serious, I didn't, but recovered nicely. I know you will too! It'll take a while. I KNOW we take out feet for granted, Never again for me! Just concentrate on NOT wanting to walk on it. It's certainly something that's automatic.
I tried that Roll-about but had a hard time steering it. It kept wanting to head to the left. I just used crutches, despite a body full of bruises and *broken* armpits! :rolleyes:
Whatever painkiller you use, remember to EAT. Please take it easy. And, please ask for help despite your independence. It was difficult for me but, I also, recovered faster once I decided I deserved to be treated like a queen!
Lots of hugs! How lucky you have such a nice boss! :love::love::love:
The surgery went well tuesday. I haven't bathed since Monday and I pulled a muscle in my back yesterday getting my clothes on over the huge cast. I am dirty, groucy and bored:mad:
The drugs in recovery were pretty good. Whatever they gave me numbed my foot pretty good for a few days. I was under general anasthesia so it was over and done before I knew it.
Just one word of wisdom for everyone...watch where you step!
"Dirty, grouchy and bored", all totally understandable. Just take it easy, take your meds and heal, my friend.
Glad the surgery went well! Hope your recovery is swift. :)
Good to hear the surgery went well. I'm sorry you're so miserable. I hope it heals quickly. Be careful!
Can I throw a little pity party? With life threatening illness I feel kind of selfish but I had a mental breakdown today and its been a lousy day.
I am so bored and tired of being an invalid and I am still waiting for my knee walker to arrive, I hope that gives me some mobility and gets me out of this dang funk:(
Been there..done that...please feel free to whine!Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
I hope things get better for you soon. There is nothing like finally being able to REALLY bathe to make you feel better!
I don't even want to say how long its been since I have had a real bath.
I had my husband buy a plastic lawn chair for the shower but I haven't attempted it yet. My biggest fear is getting hurt further. If anyone stops by to see my I go spray on more cologne and tell them to stand back:D
We got our new refrigerator delivered Friday and I can't even play with out or organize it or anything. Hubby has been doing very well but you know a man's idea of housecleaning just isn't the same.
I don't know how high your cast is...but when I was a kid, I broke my leg and had a cast from toes to just below my knee.
When I had a bath, I would just hang the one leg outside the tub.
For a shower - how about heavy plastic and duct tape to cover the cast?
I remember my surgery two years ago...I went in hosp Monday and showered Thursday morning...and it felt GREAT! So I understand how you are feeling in the clean dept!
I hope you find a way to freshen up soon, for your own sake. :)
How about getting a little risque' and asking hubby to shower w/you. That way he can reach places that you may not be able to and he'll be there to see to it that you won't fall. :cool: As for house cleaning, it's only dirt, which all of us will be buried in one day, so don't even worry about it.
When I broke my wrist and was in a cast, I found that plastic bags taped over it so I could shower were such a pain and a hassle, that I went to a medical supply store to see what they had that could make my life easier.
I got a water tight sleeve that just slipped on and off, and it was a godsend. Just Google Seal-Tight Cast Protector and you'll find lots of places where you can purchase them. They have them for arms and legs, and in different lengths.
My husband looked all around for those, he went to a medical supply store and got one but its not very good. Walmart.com has a good one but I didn't want to wait for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
Before the surgery we had a double trash bag, rubber band and duct tape method that worked well, its just now not being able to put any weight at all on the leg is what worries me but I got the lawn chair so I will give it a try today.
Thanks for the help.
When my husband had rotator cup surgery I showered with him every morning (at 4:30 am - trust me- it wasn't romantic! :rolleyes::rolleyes:).
I have also done the "bath with one leg hanging out." Just make sure your husband helps you into and out of the tub!
We tried the bath thing once it was pretty miserable because to hang my leg over my back had to be up against the spout. Getting of a tub with one leg hanging out is easier said than done too.
I got my knee walker, its great...much better than crutches...
I found a video of a lady with one on youtube its pretty funny....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDrS79B55ZI
did your doctor suggest more calcium supplementation during the next 3-4 months?
My doctor didn't but I have been wondering about that, my husband has some I think I will start taking it.
You probably should be taking it all the time - especially now that you've had a broken bone. If you don't mind me asking - how old are you? You can tell me it's none of my business if you want! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
Its okay no problem, I am 48, not menopausel yet...sorry boys:DQuote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
Re: the calcium - ask your doc and/or pharmacist about calcium-magnesium combos. Calcium all by itself is apparently not as well absorbed.
Vitamin D is supposed to be an essential additive as well.
Does this mean all the ice cream you want? SURE!!!
Thats my excuse for ice cream and I'm sticking to it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
And that's why you should start now - before you get the crappy bones that will more than likely come with the Big M. I was about your age when I started with the breaks, and I've had more than my share.Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
2 toes
foot - 2 times
both wrists
hip
cervical and lumbar vertebrae
Not all at once of course. :eek:
Not fun at all. If you do decide to take the calcium, be sure you take the ones with Vitamin D added.
No charge for this consultation from Dr. Ellie.....:D
Of course you can get a 2nd opinion from your doc - but he'll probably advise the same. :p
I went to the doctor earlier this week. He told me that he tells all women to take calcium with vitamin D. He said to build up those bones with all the calcium you can before the body starts losing it. He also told me that there is no reason for a nonsmoker that does not take steroids to get osteoporosis. So, this week I've started taking calcium with D. I'm 37. I also found out I have high cholesterol, but that is a topic for another thread.
This is all great advice thanks!
I really didn't break a bone though I wrenched the whole joint out of place and the cartlidge needs to rebuild so I am sure calcium will help with that, it can rebuild the stuff around it while the joint is screwed together.
I used to pooh-pooh the idea of taking calcium, feeling that I got enough in my diet. However I now have very severe osteoporosis and a history of numerous fractures because of the bone loss. I wish I had started on a preventive course earlier.
I guess that's why I tend to be preachy about taking calcium supplements, since I hate to see anyone needlessly go thru what I did. It's such an inexpensive and easy way to prevent a lot of future misery. :)
I go in tomorrow to hopefully get my cast off, please keep your fingers crossed for me that my foot has healed enough because I am indeed going nuts.
I believe I will get a walking boot and will need that for 3 weeks, I still can't drive but hubby is retired so he can drive me to work everyday, I have missed two months of work and need to get back.
I know I won't be able to come home and do four hours of housework but it would be nice the house needs it! Hubby does pretty good but its not the same you know what I mean:D
Best of luck getting that cast off and getting a bit more mobile again.
All fingers and paws crossed here for ya! ;)
Great to hear about your progress to the "boot". Wishing you better healing than the 'experts' ever dreamed of. (They've been wrong before. ;) )
{{{{hugs}}}}
So? How's it goin' for ya? :love:
Good thoughts and prayers going out. You'll be a new woman tomorrow. I've been through all of this and it is a royal pain. You've done great!!:)