Hospital--me
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- barbaranoela
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Hospital--me
Well, this morning @ 3a.m. I fell down the second flight of stairs---
What happened I dont know---all of a sudden the 5 steps went out from under me ---and my ass--and lower back hit each and every step--
When I got to the bottom---I stood up and was thankful that I could move---but with such pain----
I woke L. and we went to the hospital---tis now 6PM and we got home an hour ago--
Did a CAT----and I have 2 compressed fractures --L1 and L4---and I thought I knew pain!!!! OMG---this is torture
They dripped morphine to ease the pain but now I am on Oxicondon for this pain---took one pill and I was flying higher than a kite---NOT a very good feeling---tomorrow we see the orthopedic---and he is taking his own set of Xrays and I shall discuss this pain med with him--
There must be something easier on the system---
PIPPI---so wanna combine together and call us the TRAPPED- EASED COUZINS
At least U fly thru the air----I keep closer to the ground!!
Sooooo----our visit to Carol and George is called off again---they must think so poorly of us for all the times we had to cancel---
Turkey Day is going to be without me and gramps------
And now,after all these hours @ the hospital I am off to MY BED~~~
Once again---a very WELLNESS to one and all--
luve Barbara---
What happened I dont know---all of a sudden the 5 steps went out from under me ---and my ass--and lower back hit each and every step--
When I got to the bottom---I stood up and was thankful that I could move---but with such pain----
I woke L. and we went to the hospital---tis now 6PM and we got home an hour ago--
Did a CAT----and I have 2 compressed fractures --L1 and L4---and I thought I knew pain!!!! OMG---this is torture
They dripped morphine to ease the pain but now I am on Oxicondon for this pain---took one pill and I was flying higher than a kite---NOT a very good feeling---tomorrow we see the orthopedic---and he is taking his own set of Xrays and I shall discuss this pain med with him--
There must be something easier on the system---
PIPPI---so wanna combine together and call us the TRAPPED- EASED COUZINS
At least U fly thru the air----I keep closer to the ground!!
Sooooo----our visit to Carol and George is called off again---they must think so poorly of us for all the times we had to cancel---
Turkey Day is going to be without me and gramps------
And now,after all these hours @ the hospital I am off to MY BED~~~
Once again---a very WELLNESS to one and all--
luve Barbara---
the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control
Cuz'n,
I'm so glad you didn't break your neck! And you know I speak from experience
Just back from a wonderful trip with Carole and David in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara (and, nope, I didn't fall down anywhere!). Will send some pics when I catch up on all my housework and work here at the office.
Why do we have to pay to play????
Love ya Cuz...take care!
Cuz'n Pippi a.k.a. the other TRAPPED- EASED COUZIN
I'm so glad you didn't break your neck! And you know I speak from experience
Just back from a wonderful trip with Carole and David in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara (and, nope, I didn't fall down anywhere!). Will send some pics when I catch up on all my housework and work here at the office.
Why do we have to pay to play????
Love ya Cuz...take care!
Cuz'n Pippi a.k.a. the other TRAPPED- EASED COUZIN
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Wow Barb! I am so sorry you had this accident. I hope you find a comfortable place and position to sleep. My grandson had a hard time when he had the comprssion fractures with the vetebrae. You have a good pain killer there Barb. Maybe your doc could give you sone pain patches, they last longer. I have some for when the fibro and arthritis act up together, Take it barbara Love Oma
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Barbara,
That's a real bummer. I'm glad it wasn't worse, but it was certainly bad enough. That's probably not going to help the problem you're having with the sciatic nerve, either.
I hope you can find a way to rest and recuperate.
Luve,
Galahad
That's a real bummer. I'm glad it wasn't worse, but it was certainly bad enough. That's probably not going to help the problem you're having with the sciatic nerve, either.
I hope you can find a way to rest and recuperate.
Luve,
Galahad
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Love and very, very gentle hugs to you Barbara. I hope you can find a comfortable position so that you can get some rest.
Love,
Mars
Love,
Mars
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- MaggieRedwings
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Dear Barbara,
I was so saddened to hear about the fall and with everything you already have on your plate, this just takes the (Best I could find for a cake!).
Remember when I did a flight of stairs back at the old house and lucily only tore ligaments, tendons and had a very bad sprain. You definitely are not so lucky and I do hope you can find a position that makes you comfortable and that the ortho doc has a real plan and better meds.
So sorry you will miss you visit with Carole and Thanksgiving with the family. I am sure Lou will be the perfect nurse.
Love, Maggie
I was so saddened to hear about the fall and with everything you already have on your plate, this just takes the (Best I could find for a cake!).
Remember when I did a flight of stairs back at the old house and lucily only tore ligaments, tendons and had a very bad sprain. You definitely are not so lucky and I do hope you can find a position that makes you comfortable and that the ortho doc has a real plan and better meds.
So sorry you will miss you visit with Carole and Thanksgiving with the family. I am sure Lou will be the perfect nurse.
Love, Maggie
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Barb.
I am so sorry to hear about your fall!!! I wish I could help you, but from here, I don't know how. Please be careful. I loved talking to you, before.
I feel so bad that you had such an accidant!!! Let us know how you are doing!!! I will keep in touch!!!
Love, Kathyp
I am so sorry to hear about your fall!!! I wish I could help you, but from here, I don't know how. Please be careful. I loved talking to you, before.
I feel so bad that you had such an accidant!!! Let us know how you are doing!!! I will keep in touch!!!
Love, Kathyp
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- Tessa
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Barbara!
I am so sorry to read about your accident. I hope you are better now and with less pain. (And glad that it has not been more serious).
A big hug for you.
I am sure you will have a very good carer.
Wish you a quick recovery.
Love,
Tessa
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I am so sorry to read about your accident. I hope you are better now and with less pain. (And glad that it has not been more serious).
A big hug for you.
I am sure you will have a very good carer.
Wish you a quick recovery.
Love,
Tessa
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