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In reply to the discussion: Prayers, Good Thoughts, Vibes whatever you believe in, Needed Please! [View all]Yo_Mama
(8,303 posts)I come from a farming area, and the number of missing fingers alone is impressive.
My favorite farming story ever was of this 81 year old who fell off a hayrick. Well he got back on and kept working. Almost a year later, he came to the doctor's office because he still couldn't straighten his head. Alarmed and impressed, the doc sent him for neck Xrays.Sure enough, broken neck. He was then 82, and he had to have surgery to fix it. The surgery was successful. He's 86 and still farming, but he can hold his head straight now.
Yes, you want him in the hospital. I know no one likes to be there, but there are times. ... There aren't enough nurses to pick it up quickly enough if he has further developments. Give the wife some relief so she can sleep without worry.
REALLY glad it's looking so positive. If he recovers fully, the teasing next Thanksgiving should be particularly enjoyable!!