Update on my busted femur.

[bluescribbler]

The surgery was Wednesday. Thursday, with help from a physical therapist and an occupational therapist, I was able to sit straight up at the edge of the bead and place both feet on the floor. Progress! Friday, I moved my bowels and, with help from the therapists, I was able to stand, pivot, and sit in a mobile recliner. Yesterday I was transported to a rehab facility where I will learn to walk again. It is a comfortable place. I have a private room, the food is home cooked, and today for the first time, I am out of bed and dressed in something other than a hospital johnny. I'll be watching my beloved Celtics take on the evil '76ers tonight. Foxtrot Delta Tango!

[Vinca]

1. Ouch - I didn't see the post about your injury. Sounds like you're getting great care. Get better quickly!

[bluescribbler]

5. Here's the original post

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221049672

[Vinca]

10. Did you end up with a full joint replacement? The ice has been brutal this year. We're in NH and

my husband made a trip out to get sand just this morning. So far, I've managed to stay upright, but it's always a concern since I have had both hips replaced. Spring can't come soon enough. Take care.

[bluescribbler]

15. Not a full joint replacement, just a rod to fix the bone.

There was no damage to my pelvis.

[erronis]

11. BMC Franklin and then Springfield. I'm guessing you were at Baystate

in Springfield where I've spent way too much time recently. Fortunately only one over-night but a couple of other ED visits where they wanted me to stay and I said "no".

I do a fair amount of volunteer driving for folks in the Northampton area including trips to Springfield. Let me know if you ever need a ride.

[bluescribbler]

16. You guess right.

I live in Greenfield, so the ambulance took me to the nearest hospital.

Thank you for the kind offer.

[2naSalit]

2. Progress!

Glad you've made such progress already! Enjoy the game!

[sheshe2]

3. Get well soon! 😊

[Lifeafter70]

4. Glad you are on the mend

Had to laugh at your bm update. But anyone who has had surgery with anesthesia knows a bm is a big deal. They don't let you leave without one lol.

[surfered]

6. Avoid the pain killers if you can, for the sake of your bowels.

Also, do the therapy and exercises even when lying down. Marching in place is a good exercise to do when standing. Keep moving and Good luck!

[brer cat]

7. I'm happy to see your progress! I hope you continue to improve rapidly.

[irisblue]

8. Thanks for the update.

[IbogaProject]

9. Best wishes w the recovery

But I'm rooting against your team today. I grew up watching the Sixers in the 70s & 80s. I will also root for a good game without injuries where its won by skill.

[LoisB]

12. Sounds as if you are making really good progress. Keep it up.

[Permanut]

13. What an ordeal..

But it sounds like there may be a happy ending coming up for this story.

May it be so.

[Pas-de-Calais]

14. I've had broken bones but not femur

Get well

Small victories

[GenThePerservering]

17. My partner broke his femur in a

High speed bike accident and had a big plate. He stuck to his physical therapy and stayed as active as possible, and was back to his usual activities in well under a year, including competition- it's a BIG bone to break, but his advice is take it a day at a time, never give up, and my advice is not to let setbacks throw you- they're normal.

I've broken 8 or 10 bones but used to mountain bike race.

[yellow dahlia]

18. Yikes! I hope the rehab goes well.

And I had to read it twice - you are at a rehab facility that is pleasant and has good food? I have never heard of such a thing.

[Tree Lady]

19. Good luck with it sounds like you

Have plenty of help.

I am 3 weeks out of full hip replacement from a fractured hip from fall.

It's a long recovery but going fine. Hope yours goes well too.