I fall down - go BOOM!

[gini]

Above is my feeble attempt at humor in describing my recent upset and why I have been quiet lately.

On the evening of my birthday 4/29, while at a lovely dinner with my brother and niece I fell. It is one of those crazy things that you could not duplicate if you tried. I was getting up to greet Slick who had arrived as a surprise. The aisle between tables was very narrow and my foot started to slide and there was nothing to break my fall.

I broke my femur.

I have been in the hospital until last Thursday afternoon.

It will be a slow, but hopefully steady recovery. I will have physical therapy for a few weeks.

Big hugs to all who knew about this and kept in close contact.

[happylabs]

Oh my so sorry to hear about your fall. It is scary when you fall. I have "issues" with steps, having fallen about 3 times in the last 5 or so years. There is nothing physically wrong with me, that I know of, I have just always been clumsy!

Hope you are on your way to recovery soon!

[Bengalz]

Dear Gini,

I do hope you're feeling better - what a nasty thing to happen and on your birthday!! I know that Slick can have a staggering effect on people but that darn table should not have gotten in your way!

Are the furry nurses keeping you amused? Take good care and let your leg heal properly.

Hugs, Betty

[pomtzu]

Ouch - I feel your pain. I have been down that same road, only ice was the culprit in my case. Take it slow and easy and don't try to over-do. Hope you're back to your old self really soon!

[Randi]

Gini, I'm so sorry to hear this - and on your birthday of all days! I know that if Slick had showed up here unexpected, I probably would have fallen over, too.

Heal up fast and make sure you are spoiled every single day! Your three orangies will surely help you feel better! Wish I could be there to help.

Big (((hugs)))

[snakemama]

Ouch ouch ouch! My brother broke his femur a few years ago and it was NOT FUN. I hope your recovery and P/T goes smoothly!

[Cinder & Smoke]

"I fall down - go BOOM!"

That's the SHORT version ...
It was more like "I fall down, Leg go CRAAAACK!

Medical Assistance ? ... Naw, just let me sit here on the floor for a minute.
OK ...Help me up into the chair. I'm fine! ... Dinner, anyone?
She ate her dinner - even though it prolly hurt to chew!

Time to go home ... "Get Checked?" ... I'm fine - take me home!
Can't walk ... was "assisted" out to her car.

Homeward bound ... Get Checked?" ... HOME, please!
Home at last --- Brudder Bill requests an assist from the BIG Neighbor ...
Carried in and deposited upon her bed for the night.
"It'll be better in the morning ..."

It wasn't.
Several phone calls to/from concerned relatives + threats of impending doom ...
Our Heroine agrees to a visit to the ER ... by CAR. (Don't need no Ambulance!)

Made it to the ER ... one look and an X-ray ... "You're STAYING!"

The Sir Jury Guy was pleased with his pin-job = "Good as New" he reported.
He left out the part about she'd need to re-learn how to walk on it!

I got in on the adventure a lil late ... the P Therapy gang was almost out of new torture games to torment her with.

The big ongoing snafu was calling her ...
The Switchboard's instruction were simple enough: "If you know your
Party's 4-digit extension, DIAL it at any time." ... SOUNDED simple!

The sweet-young-thing that kept answering thought we were "simple"!
In broken English, the greeting was always similar ... "Is no Gini here -
she not live here ... please to stop calling!" ... She began to sound "TENSE"!

After reporting the "problem" to the Switchboard about 4 times ...
the gal said "Wait a minnit ... lemmie check sumpin."
Turned out Gini did NOT have a "Direct Dial" phone; you had to go through
the switchboard to get Gini's room - unless you wanted to bother the
broken English girl again.

"MOM's Hospital Tails" bring back a LOTTA similar memories of MY stay
in the White Coat Lab ... those were The Daze.

Welcome HOME, Mom!!

[caseysmom]

I am so sorry that must have really hurt and I know how hard it is not being able to use your leg, I definetely feel your pain.

[Catty1]

OMG. The femur can hold the weight of a small compact car! You must REALLY have hit the ground!

I hope you are feeling way better - are you in a cast?

Get healed SOON!

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry to hear about your fall! I hope you feel back to normal soon!

[Medusa]

Oh my, I've never broken a bone and every time I hear of an accident like that, my bones hurt. I'm sorry that you fell, Gini, especially on your birthday. That just sucks canal water. I do hope that you're feeling better now. Are you able to get around? A girlfriend fell on the ice on Feb. 8, broke her ankle in 3 places and her leg. She has a rod and 3 pins in her now and she's still laid up, can't put any weight on it yet. So if you're able to navigate, this is a good thing. Prayers going up for your healing, Gini. Keep the faythe.

[Queen of Poop]

Ouch, ouch, ouch. So glad you are on the mend. You're a seriously strong woman to have done all that and gone to the hospital the next day. I have no doubt you'll be back on two feet in no time! Kitty love will heal you all the faster. Cali and Diego send purrrrs. Take care and take it easy.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Gini, I'm so glad you are on the mend!!! What a rotten thing to happen, specially on your birthday!!! Are you sure seeing Slick didn't make you faint from surprise?

Feel better soon my friend!!!

[Karen]

We've been praying for you since a little birdie told us. Gini, you, like me, are not a Weeble! No Falling Down!

Glad you are home with the purrnurses!

[lizbud]

Wow Gini, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you heal up quickly and
completely. Hope you have plenty of help while you concentrate on getting
better.

p.s. I had to look it up to see if the femur was the top or bottom bone. Can never remember which is which.