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I was walking from living room to kitchen and looking up and didn't see my dog a golden and tripped over him. Came down so hard I couldn't move. Called abulance and have hip operation in a hour, I fractured it bad.
I am alone hubby left to sleep last night and I am scared and nervous so thought I would write my family you all.
redwitch
(15,243 posts)Im sorry this happened to you and I hope you recover quickly. I nearly wiped out yesterday when my cat Turbo got underfoot.
Walleye
(44,062 posts)10 Turtle Day
(1,116 posts)I hope your surgery goes well and youll be back on your feet soon. Scary stuff, regardless.
Irish_Dem
(80,419 posts)I have been in a similar situation and it is scary.
If you are in the hospital, you are in good hands.
They will take good care of you.
I lucked out, the doctors, surgeon, nurses, physical therapists were fabulous.
Let them take care of you.
Relax if you can.
Marthe48
(22,869 posts)And a quick recovery!
Easterncedar
(5,766 posts)Hugs and love.
Deuxcents
(26,025 posts)Keep in touch to let us know how things are going for you 🌺
niyad
(130,503 posts)recovery and healing. You DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.
surfered
(12,348 posts)All I can offer is do the therapy. When they say its ok, get up and move. Marching in place with a walker is a good start. Even lying in bed, move your legs. It makes for a faster recovery . Good luck🙏
2naSalit
(100,992 posts)I hope everything works out okay!
debm55
(57,930 posts)Fla Dem
(27,489 posts)Polly Hennessey
(8,672 posts)Scrivener7
(58,893 posts)good in no time.
You've got this.
Tesha
(21,112 posts)but I know I might find myself right there in the next bed.
I'm sorry, TreeLady - good that the surgery is over now, sad this happened, good that the the hospital was there and they aren't waiting. My husband had a "right now don't wait" hip replacement last year, I hope what they do for you is as good as that.
Clouds Passing
(7,489 posts)justaprogressive
(6,610 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,419 posts)Please take care and keep us posted when you can. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
LoisB
(12,580 posts)TygrBright
(21,324 posts)PatSeg
(52,575 posts)Sounds very painful. Keep us posted.
70sEraVet
(5,356 posts)And we see you back on your feet soon!
mwmisses4289
(3,580 posts)BBbats
(293 posts)From the Divine Mother Goddess.
That's just my personal belief. I joke about this but that energy has really benefited me the last few years.
Let's extend this to you.
barbtries
(31,220 posts)that's terrifying. All good thoughts for a successful repair and rapid recovery. keep us posted!
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(13,434 posts)highplainsdem
(60,847 posts)I hope you'll have the best doctors and nurses and aides to help you through this.
Diamond_Dog
(40,093 posts)Heres hoping all turns out OK with a speedy recovery!
snacker
(3,651 posts)lindalou65
(385 posts)I am glad to hear you are in good hands now. I had a hard fall too recently and was lucky not to have any broken bones. It's so scary though. We're all with you now. Please take care.
mgardener
(2,312 posts)c-rational
(3,147 posts)Keep your spirits up...this too shall pass.
ShazamIam
(3,056 posts)orangecrush
(29,368 posts)Botany
(76,717 posts)Start exercising as soon as you can and exercise parts of your body that can with stand the
movement.
I got very sick in the fall of 2023 but D.U. once I got a pad and started posting it made me feel
better. Do you want me to mail you some Mexican food and retriever treats?
KS Toronado
(23,392 posts)
pandr32
(13,949 posts)TommieMommy
(2,731 posts)JoseBalow
(9,300 posts)Is your dog OK?
Wicked Blue
(8,728 posts)Good vibes to you, and speedy healing
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sueh
(1,943 posts)MiHale
(12,763 posts)Vinca
(53,564 posts)Lonestarblue
(13,344 posts)Lifeafter70
(806 posts)And a warm hug
people
(835 posts)Sorry this happened to you. You will heal and do well.
Chicagogrl1
(628 posts)mountain grammy
(28,812 posts)Hoping for good healing. Sending good thoughts and ❤️🩹
Safe as Milk
(221 posts)Recovery is never easy, but its doable. And I know Goldens arent eager to move once they plop down. I rammed my foot into ours in the dark bedroom at night more times than I can count. The hazard is always there. But if youve got a modicum of good health, youll fully recover. Best of luck.
virgdem
(2,300 posts)and a speedy recovery. I know what you are going through. I tripped over my kitty in the hall and hit my head. I went to ER and x-rays and thankfully no problems.
QED
(3,310 posts)This is something I worry about - tripping over my little wiener dogs.
colorado_ufo
(6,210 posts)However, you absolutely must do the physical therapy they recommend and get on your feet as soon as possible. Also, you need to look at your diet! Be sure you are getting the proper amounts of calcium, magnesium, vitamins, protein, and more. And hydration! And once you are healed, please consider resistance training with weights. You can increase your bone density! You don't want this to happen again!
Liberal In Red State
(462 posts)Remember you are not alone . . . Ever!
CaptainTruth
(8,081 posts)Sending healing energy.
FemDemERA
(712 posts)With a quick and full healing.
Fresh_Start
(11,358 posts)nt
Warpy
(114,505 posts)Heard/felt a big pop and my leg went out from under me. I didn't have the dignity of falling and breaking my hip, my hip broke and then I fell.
Four years later, nobody can tell which one I broke. My hands and wrists are trashed from RA, so I had to learn how to walk on my own. If your balance is decent and you are willing to work at it (pain and all), then you have the same potential.
Recovery will hurt, especially in the beginning, but the nasty twinges will get farther apart as time goes on. I can't give you a schedule for that, everybody is different, just realize it won't be forever, especially if you pay attention and do the exercises physical therapists tell you to do.
SheltieLover
(78,276 posts)Please keep us posted, as able.
Nevilledog
(54,759 posts)Please let us know if you need anything, the light is always on here.
Healing thoughts headed to you, my dear.
MIButterfly
(2,321 posts)Dear Tree Lady:
I extend to you my best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Please know that you have many friends here. Take good care of yourself; do what the doctors and therapists tell you to do; and let us know how you are doing when it's convenient for you.
I will keep a good thought for you. Best regards,
MIButterfly
cilla4progress
(26,516 posts)🙏🙏🙏
berniesandersmittens
(13,127 posts)That sounds incredibly painful!
Healing vibes and prayers to you. Hope your surgery goes well and that you have a fast recovery
