Posted on 03/02/2018 12:32:37 PM PST by Hulka
This vanity post describes my fascinating journey towards becoming a semi-cripple for the rest of my life.
A week ago last Saturday I was replacing smoke detector batteries in my home and fell off a ladder
I’ve been to war, flew fighters and was a Texas police officer and I make it through relatively uninjured, but falling off a ladder does me in.
Yup. That simple and that silly.
And all my fault.
There is a long recovery ahead, with full recovery not really possible.
I may need a walker, may need a cane for the rest of my life.
Hey Hulka, sorry for your misfortune...saying a prayer for you.
Peace to you and many wishes for a full recovery!
I broke my leg off once (broke the ball of the femur off an commuted the trochanteric ridge. On a scale of 1-8, 1 being simple and 8 being 95% fatal I had a 7.
And - believe it or not - I could not get anyone to believe I had a broken leg.
Even in the x-ray room the nurses took one snap and began wheeling me out. I demanded more ‘film’ - an argument ensued until my Doctor let out a LOUD whistle and began screeching out orders to the nurses for multiple angles.
He did not think I had broken my leg as I had NO bruising, thing is I really don’t bruise...My Wife used to not believe me for at least 10 years.
Weeks later I was out of the hospital and had to learn to walk again...had a cane for a year.
Then came the second operation to remove my hardware and back came the cane for a few months.
I was told that I will likely need a hip replacement 15 years or so after the break, but still don’t need one 30 years later.
I know you will mend well - you have a great mind, FRiend, and can summon your body to heal properly!
Thumbs up, Hulka
Not enough—LOL
Actually kept the meds minimum and skipped some extra meds so I can “be a man” about it. Did that because I have tolerance for pain and push back when able.
Then again, I am a believer in “better living through chemistry”
I’m 82, going on 83 in a couple of months. I no longer climb trees or climb roofs to clean chimneys. But I do still climb ladders to change light bulbs. I make sure that I have something good to hang on to, in case I get a dizzy spell while I’m up there. So far, so good.
Anyway, prayers for a good recovery.
You could always say “Well, I was playing Captain Ahab in a community theater production of “Moby Dick”, and I really get into that method acting”
Glad you are here to tell the story.....thanks for sharing.
Prayers for continued and surpassed healing.
Wow - heckuva story! Prayers for a full recovery!
I did something similar (not nearly as extensive of injuries though) a few years back. I was working on a ladder - alone - cleaning the rain gutters. I had been very precise in placing the ladder....the first 20 or 30 times. but I was getting tired from climbing up and down (and up and down) and not paying close enough attention to the placement. I didn’t realize that I had set one leg on a soft spot and while I was halfway up the ladder the leg sunk in and I went over - backwards.
I landed on my tailbone and my back. It knocked the wind out of me and stunned me a bit...and hurt like the dickens. It took me about 10 minutes to get oriented and upright and I was feeling the “modifications” I had done to my back for a month.
Now my brothers and I give one another courtesy calls if we’re planning that sort of activity now..”If you haven’t heard from me by Tuesday call out the dogs”
Take care and mend well!
Sorry to hear. I almost did the same while recently remodeling my Kitchen. Hope things improve for you.
I tripped over my Dog years ago. I bruised two Ribs and broke a Finger that is now permanently bent at a 90 degree angle.
The Doctor did Surgery to correct it, but he warned me that it might revert to its bent position, which it has. He offered to cut it off at the first Knuckle if it becomes an impediment. I told him no thanks, I’m not a Golfer.
The getting old stuff is really getting old.
Very interesting read. You write well about your experience but have put nothing about yourself on your page. Ok you were in the AF. how about more details.
Good luck, Warthog driver.
Prayers going up for the Lord’s continued blessing, sustainer and healer of your foot, health and family.
May you continue to be a strong faithful servant of Jesus Christ and prayers you continue to be a blessing to all those you encounter.
In His Holy Name,
Zerosix
This was a really moving post, Hulka...it almolst brought a tear to my eye.
You are what being an American is all about.
I hope and pray you’ll heal even better than they’re anticipating!
Take care and keep us posted!
Ed
Here’s to a speedy recovery!
You’ll be using a can for awhile, but I bet you’ll eventually be able to walk without it.
Ouch, get better soon!
Prayers for you for complete healing. I believe you will do it.
A reminder how quickly our lives can be drastically changed. Praying for you.
Memo to self. Change the batteries before I turn 65. I’ve got a couple weeks...
and
...you get well
quicker than hell!
will pray for you... keep up the struggle to get better.
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