I am typing this on wordpad at approximately 6.30pm Tuesday evening. As I type this I have no idea when I will be able to post it as I am sitting in my
Daughters new house where her web access has not been connected yet and wont be until Thursday.
The reason I am sitting here at Sarah's and not in my own home as I was up until 9pm last night, is because from 9pm until midnight last night I was up at the Accident and Emergency department of our local hospital. I left there doped up to the eyeballs on morphine and with the knowledge that I had a couple of cracked ribs. I am therefore spending this first few days with Sarah and Mark and when they return to work on Thursday I will staying with Beverley for a few days more.
I would never have believed in a million years that someone could crack their ribs under the circumstances that I did mine.
I literally leaned over the arm of my settee to pick something up that had been knocked off. As I leaned over and stretched to pick up that which I had dropped my ribs crunched into the sofa arm. The noise was tremendous and the pain was excruciating. I guessed instantly that at least one rib was broken if not more.
I waited for a while to see if the pain would subside before I phoned Sarah to tell her that I had, had a stupid accident. Of course her and Mark were with me in minutes and we were on our way to the hospital.
They first checked that I had enough oxygen running around my system and then they gave me an ECG. Of course I questioned the ECG, for crying out loud. I wasn't having a heart attack I'd hurt my bloody ribs. But seemingly if one goes into A & E with any sort of chest pain they have to give an ECG. But at least I know there is nought wrong with my heart, lol.
I am going to shortly try to get a signal with my mobile connection so that I can post this so that everyone wont wonder why I have disappeared, but I don't hold up much hope of getting a signal here where Sarah is now living. But here goes.
10.46am Wednesday
Managed to get a signal so quickly posting this.
The reason I am sitting here at Sarah's and not in my own home as I was up until 9pm last night, is because from 9pm until midnight last night I was up at the Accident and Emergency department of our local hospital. I left there doped up to the eyeballs on morphine and with the knowledge that I had a couple of cracked ribs. I am therefore spending this first few days with Sarah and Mark and when they return to work on Thursday I will staying with Beverley for a few days more.
I would never have believed in a million years that someone could crack their ribs under the circumstances that I did mine.
I literally leaned over the arm of my settee to pick something up that had been knocked off. As I leaned over and stretched to pick up that which I had dropped my ribs crunched into the sofa arm. The noise was tremendous and the pain was excruciating. I guessed instantly that at least one rib was broken if not more.
I waited for a while to see if the pain would subside before I phoned Sarah to tell her that I had, had a stupid accident. Of course her and Mark were with me in minutes and we were on our way to the hospital.
They first checked that I had enough oxygen running around my system and then they gave me an ECG. Of course I questioned the ECG, for crying out loud. I wasn't having a heart attack I'd hurt my bloody ribs. But seemingly if one goes into A & E with any sort of chest pain they have to give an ECG. But at least I know there is nought wrong with my heart, lol.
I am going to shortly try to get a signal with my mobile connection so that I can post this so that everyone wont wonder why I have disappeared, but I don't hold up much hope of getting a signal here where Sarah is now living. But here goes.
10.46am Wednesday
Managed to get a signal so quickly posting this.
Last edited by: Zandranna 05/15/09 06:32:15.
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Comments
Posted: 05/06/09 03:21:36
I was talking to you in chatango but lost that connection for some reason.
Ok I am back online lol...........Sandy take it easy and I am glad that you have people taking care of you.
Big hugs Martha
Posted: 05/06/09 04:46:35
Anyway hun take care and be caerful will ya xx
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Tomorrow Sarah's broadband gets connected so whether I am here or at Bevs I will have better internet access from then on. I am surprised that I have managed to get a signal here twice today. Mind you that is because I have now tested it in every part of the house and finally settled on somewhere where the signal does sort of come and go.
I am feeling very uncomfortable at the moment as you can imagine so I don't want to get stuck into anything complicated on here anyway at the moment. Can only do a few mins at a time.
I didn't realise that one can break ribs so easily, but hearing how you did it Fran I am maybe not so surprised now by myself doing it.
Sarah has made me an appointment at the Docs for next Wednesday as she thinks I should be tested for brittle bones just in case. They can slow that down tremendously if caught in time. Both Sarah and Bev have been trying to get me to the Docs for ages about my hips so the buggers are now taking this opportunity to do that.
Hugs to all for being concerned about me.
Posted: 05/06/09 08:06:51
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Posted: 05/06/09 11:39:38
Sandy, sigh, you're not supposed to lean over like that. When you drop something, you get UP, WALK around the couch, then BEND down with your back straight, and then pick it up.
Do I have to teach you everything?
Posted: 05/06/09 13:38:55
They used to bind ribs up Zona but don't anymore as they realised that that can cause more problems. The thing now is they are left alone and one mustn't sit or stay still for too long as that can risk pneumonia.
One has to also do deep breathing exercises several times a day to make sure the whole of the lung is being used, also to stop pneumonia setting in. 6 to 8 weeks recovery as with any other broken bone. Can't lift anything obviously. Can't even lift a full up kettle. I feel such a burden with everyone waiting on me hand and foot.
Sarah's fella has been an absolute brick with keeping my tea coming and he even went out tonight and bought me a massive bar of dark choccy because he knows how I just love my chocolate.
Chris, I swear next time I drop anything I will do exactly as you say. But you have to remember that I am one of the laziest marebags that you could ever come across, lol.
BTW, I have come across a tiny spot right in the middle of Sarah's sitting room where my gprs works, hence me being able to be on line again now. I can't sit like this for long so I'm now going to go read a few posts while I can.
(((hugs))) to all and thanks for thinking of me.
Posted: 05/06/09 23:22:31
When I drop something, I just leave it on the floor:) Just another priceless tip.
I hope you'll get a good night's rest.
Posted: 05/07/09 06:40:24
Posted: 05/08/09 02:09:57
Every so often I try my gprs and it will work for a few mins and then goes again. Even when I am getting a signal it's taking forever to get one page up and I do have to only try one page at a time of nothing will load at all.
I am still very sore obviously as this is going to take a while to heal. I was meant to move on to Beverleys yesterday as Sarah has been working yesterday and today, but Beverley has come down with a stinking cold and I can't risk catching that at this point in time so I am staying put here.
I actually managed to get a resonable nights sleep last night which was a blessing. I felt pretty sorry for myself yesterday for a while and was quite depressed but am back to myself again today.
Gonna try for a while to catch up on Yuku now while I can still hold this link.
(((hugs))) all.
Posted: 05/08/09 02:34:11
Sending you lots of sunshine and hope the pain eases more every day.
(((hugs)))
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Posted: 05/09/09 02:20:55
I have to say, and I hate to admit this, but I am slowly sinking into a depression. Actually that's balls. I am in a depression. So far I have managed to hide this from the family but now I think I need to go home so that I can wallow in it alone. I can't let them see me sink down and bring them down with me.
I hate people having to wait on me. I hate that I haven't been able to help Sarah and Mark this week sort out their new home but instead have made more work for them. It was only a few weeks ago that I was having to be waited on because my hips gave out.
I am only sodding 60 years old and yet I am having to be looked after as if I am in my dotage. It's ridiculous.
Ok, whinge over with. Now I'm off to read some posts.
(((hugs))) all.
Posted: 05/09/09 05:14:09
SANDY!!! Egads!
I'm just now seeing this. How absolutely awful ... and frightening.
Broken ribs are exceedingly painful. I'm so sorry you this happened to you. I'm glad your girls are getting you to the doctor to have things checked out.
I'm sorry you can't go to Beverly's, but best not. That wouldn't be a good mix at all right now.
And I'm so sorry you're sinking into depression. That makes it all even tougher. ... but on another note ----> laughing right now wouldn't be good either. Ouch.
Gentle {{{hugs}}}. Take care.
Posted: 05/09/09 07:15:42
I am sure I will be ok soon.
Posted: 05/10/09 09:22:27
Ohmigoodness, what HAVE you been up to? I thought you'd been quiet, but then I haven't been on my comp much either. Sending lots of love and best thoughts for speedy healing. It does sound like a good all-round bones check up might be a good idea, if only for peace of mind. Take good care!