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Tree Lady

(13,109 posts)
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:10 AM 15 hrs ago

Think good thoughts for me

I was walking from living room to kitchen and looking up and didn't see my dog a golden and tripped over him. Came down so hard I couldn't move. Called abulance and have hip operation in a hour, I fractured it bad.

I am alone hubby left to sleep last night and I am scared and nervous so thought I would write my family you all.

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Think good thoughts for me (Original Post) Tree Lady 15 hrs ago OP
Ouch! redwitch 15 hrs ago #1
You have our support. Please let us know how it turns out and I hope it's not too painful. I can relate. Walleye 15 hrs ago #2
Sending you positive energy and healing thoughts! 10 Turtle Day 15 hrs ago #3
Sending you good vibes and healing energy. Irish_Dem 15 hrs ago #4
Here's to a successful surgery Marthe48 15 hrs ago #5
Best wishes. Heal fast and stronger. Easterncedar 15 hrs ago #6
You're not alone, Dear Tree Lady..we're here for you sending our prayers n best wishes for your healing ((❤️‍🩹)) Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #7
huggggggs. vibes for swift and succcessful procedure and complete niyad 15 hrs ago #8
There's a lot of that going around...the tripping and falling and breaking.. surfered 15 hrs ago #9
Yikes! 2naSalit 15 hrs ago #10
Dear Tree Lady. my thoughts and good wishes are with you, debm55 15 hrs ago #11
Sending good thoughts to you. Hope you have a quick recovery. Fla Dem 15 hrs ago #12
With DU you are never alone. Heal quickly and well. 🥰 Polly Hennessey 15 hrs ago #13
Truly, hip operations are great. You'll be Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #14
I so wanted a dog... Tesha 15 hrs ago #15
Sending you healing 💚 nurturing 🧡 comforting 🩵 energy, Tree Lady Clouds Passing 15 hrs ago #16
Healing thoughts! justaprogressive 15 hrs ago #17
Sending love and healing wishes your way, Tree Lady Grim Chieftain 14 hrs ago #18
Gracious! Hope you are up and about soon. LoisB 14 hrs ago #19
Holding you in my heart, Tree Lady. We're here for you. n/t TygrBright 14 hrs ago #20
I'm so sorry PatSeg 14 hrs ago #21
Hope it goes well for you 70sEraVet 14 hrs ago #22
Healing hug 🫂 to you. mwmisses4289 14 hrs ago #23
Sending Healing Thoughts & Prayers. BBbats 14 hrs ago #24
oh boy. barbtries 14 hrs ago #25
Oh wow..im sorry. Feel better soon BlueWaveNeverEnd 14 hrs ago #26
Prayers and healing vibes for the surgery and recovery to go perfectly, with you recovering quickly. And highplainsdem 14 hrs ago #27
What an utterly frightening experience! Diamond_Dog 14 hrs ago #28
Positive healing thoughts heading your way. snacker 14 hrs ago #29
My heart goes out to you lindalou65 14 hrs ago #30
Good luck! mgardener 14 hrs ago #31
Good thoughts to you Tree Lady. Try 4, 7, 8 breathing to calm. 4 counts in, hold for 8 and 7 to exhale. c-rational 13 hrs ago #32
That was the only thing that got Tree Lady 2 hrs ago #87
Thoughts for healing for you Tree Lady. ShazamIam 13 hrs ago #33
Best wishes for a full recovery orangecrush 13 hrs ago #34
Hip fractures can be very bad but you can fight through it. Botany 13 hrs ago #35
Thinking of you ! KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #36
Sending you some love! pandr32 13 hrs ago #37
Oh no 🙏 I hope you will be ok very soon. Hugs 💙💙💙 TommieMommy 13 hrs ago #38
I hope you get well soon! JoseBalow 13 hrs ago #39
I hope your fixed hip will be even better than before Wicked Blue 13 hrs ago #40
Sending you good vibes and hugs, Tree Lady. I hope you have a smooth recovery. sueh 13 hrs ago #41
Healing thoughts sent... MiHale 13 hrs ago #42
Ow! You'll do fine after the hip surgery. Good excuse to make your husband wait on you, too. Vinca 13 hrs ago #43
How scary. I hope everything goes well. Sending good vibes your way. Lonestarblue 13 hrs ago #44
💐💐💐 blm 13 hrs ago #45
Sending healing vibes your way Lifeafter70 13 hrs ago #46
You will heal well! people 13 hrs ago #47
Sending you 💕 & 🫂 Chicagogrl1 12 hrs ago #48
So sorry about this. mountain grammy 12 hrs ago #49
Be patient and focused, Ms Tree Lady. Safe as Milk 12 hrs ago #50
Healing thoughts and prayers sent for a successful hip replacement virgdem 12 hrs ago #51
Wow! I'm so sorry and hope you have a smooth recovery. QED 12 hrs ago #52
You will be fine! The surgery will be easy! colorado_ufo 12 hrs ago #53
Sending you Seven ♥️ for good thoughts, vibes, prayers . . . Whatever you need to help you through this difficult time! Liberal In Red State 12 hrs ago #54
OMG! So sorry! You're in my thoughts! CaptainTruth 12 hrs ago #55
Wishing you a successful surgery, FemDemERA 12 hrs ago #56
So sorry for your accident...they do amazing work on fixing hips...nt Fresh_Start 12 hrs ago #57
For me, it was lifting a heavy bag of groceries out of a cab Warpy 12 hrs ago #58
Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #59
I'm so sorry you have to experience this pain and trauma. Nevilledog 11 hrs ago #60
I am so sorry this happened to you. MIButterfly 11 hrs ago #61
You got this!! cilla4progress 11 hrs ago #62
Ouch! berniesandersmittens 11 hrs ago #63
That sounds painful and scary senseandsensibility 9 hrs ago #64
Wishing you a very successful surgery hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #65
Sending all the good vibes I can muster. Please keep us posted. Evolve Dammit 8 hrs ago #66
Wow, good luck!!! mahina 8 hrs ago #67
How did it go? Give us an update. Scrivener7 7 hrs ago #68
Thinking good thoughts, hope all goes well and you heal quickly! debsy 7 hrs ago #69
I hope your surgery goes perfectly. I'm sorry Ilsa 7 hrs ago #70
OMG! Since it's now evening here, I sure Hope the surgery went very well!... electric_blue68 7 hrs ago #71
💗💚💗 Donkees 7 hrs ago #72
I'm so sorry you are going through this! HeartsCanHope 6 hrs ago #73
Oh my goodness! I'm sorry that happened to you MustLoveBeagles 5 hrs ago #74
Sending good vibes malaise 5 hrs ago #75
Keeping you in my thoughts! MaryMagdaline 5 hrs ago #76
Hang in there. A similar thing happened to my younger sister, and she did very well. rsdsharp 5 hrs ago #77
Oh no wendyb-NC 5 hrs ago #78
Hope you recover soon ms.pamela 5 hrs ago #79
Happy healthy healing thoughts to you. awesomerwb1 4 hrs ago #80
Sending you healing vibes! Hope you are up and around again soon. skylucy 4 hrs ago #81
Absolutely, my friend! calimary 3 hrs ago #82
sending good Karma mushroomhunter 3 hrs ago #83
Get well soon. Dear_Prudence 2 hrs ago #84
You'll be okay. Just do as the doc says. Figarosmom 2 hrs ago #85
Thank you all for the lovely replies Tree Lady 2 hrs ago #86
Hurry back to your previous self. Marie Marie 2 hrs ago #88
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. applegrove 48 min ago #89
Praying all is going well and for your recovery, Tree Lady. summer_in_TX 23 min ago #90

redwitch

(15,244 posts)
1. Ouch!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:13 AM
15 hrs ago

I’m sorry this happened to you and I hope you recover quickly. I nearly wiped out yesterday when my cat Turbo got underfoot.

10 Turtle Day

(1,116 posts)
3. Sending you positive energy and healing thoughts!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:14 AM
15 hrs ago

I hope your surgery goes well and you’ll be back on your feet soon. Scary stuff, regardless.

Irish_Dem

(80,423 posts)
4. Sending you good vibes and healing energy.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:16 AM
15 hrs ago

I have been in a similar situation and it is scary.

If you are in the hospital, you are in good hands.
They will take good care of you.

I lucked out, the doctors, surgeon, nurses, physical therapists were fabulous.
Let them take care of you.
Relax if you can.

Deuxcents

(26,049 posts)
7. You're not alone, Dear Tree Lady..we're here for you sending our prayers n best wishes for your healing ((❤️‍🩹))
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:19 AM
15 hrs ago

Keep in touch to let us know how things are going for you 🌺

niyad

(130,514 posts)
8. huggggggs. vibes for swift and succcessful procedure and complete
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:20 AM
15 hrs ago

recovery and healing. You DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.

surfered

(12,364 posts)
9. There's a lot of that going around...the tripping and falling and breaking..
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:26 AM
15 hrs ago

All I can offer is do the therapy. When they say it’s ok, get up and move. Marching in place with a walker is a good start. Even lying in bed, move your legs. It makes for a faster recovery . Good luck🙏

Tesha

(21,112 posts)
15. I so wanted a dog...
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:32 AM
15 hrs ago

but I know I might find myself right there in the next bed.

I'm sorry, TreeLady - good that the surgery is over now, sad this happened, good that the the hospital was there and they aren't waiting. My husband had a "right now don't wait" hip replacement last year, I hope what they do for you is as good as that.

Grim Chieftain

(1,428 posts)
18. Sending love and healing wishes your way, Tree Lady
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:01 AM
14 hrs ago

Please take care and keep us posted when you can. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

BBbats

(293 posts)
24. Sending Healing Thoughts & Prayers.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:20 AM
14 hrs ago

From the Divine Mother Goddess.
That's just my personal belief. I joke about this but that energy has really benefited me the last few years.
Let's extend this to you.

highplainsdem

(60,852 posts)
27. Prayers and healing vibes for the surgery and recovery to go perfectly, with you recovering quickly. And
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:27 AM
14 hrs ago

I hope you'll have the best doctors and nurses and aides to help you through this.

lindalou65

(385 posts)
30. My heart goes out to you
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:43 AM
14 hrs ago

I am glad to hear you are in good hands now. I had a hard fall too recently and was lucky not to have any broken bones. It's so scary though. We're all with you now. Please take care.

c-rational

(3,148 posts)
32. Good thoughts to you Tree Lady. Try 4, 7, 8 breathing to calm. 4 counts in, hold for 8 and 7 to exhale.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:44 AM
13 hrs ago

Keep your spirits up...this too shall pass.

Tree Lady

(13,109 posts)
87. That was the only thing that got
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:25 PM
2 hrs ago

Me through the pain last night. I found some meditative guided for pain on YouTube. The breathing and listening to relaxing voice was wonderful and took away some of the fear I had.

Botany

(76,721 posts)
35. Hip fractures can be very bad but you can fight through it.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:56 AM
13 hrs ago

Start exercising as soon as you can and exercise parts of your body that can with stand the
movement.

I got very sick in the fall of 2023 but D.U. once I got a pad and started posting it made me feel
better. Do you want me to mail you some Mexican food and retriever treats?



Wicked Blue

(8,731 posts)
40. I hope your fixed hip will be even better than before
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 12:03 PM
13 hrs ago

Good vibes to you, and speedy healing

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Safe as Milk

(221 posts)
50. Be patient and focused, Ms Tree Lady.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 12:50 PM
12 hrs ago

Recovery is never easy, but it’s doable. And I know— Goldens aren’t eager to move once they plop down. I rammed my foot into ours in the dark bedroom at night more times than I can count. The hazard is always there. But if you’ve got a modicum of good health, you’ll fully recover. Best of luck.

virgdem

(2,301 posts)
51. Healing thoughts and prayers sent for a successful hip replacement
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 12:51 PM
12 hrs ago

and a speedy recovery. I know what you are going through. I tripped over my kitty in the hall and hit my head. I went to ER and x-rays and thankfully no problems.

QED

(3,311 posts)
52. Wow! I'm so sorry and hope you have a smooth recovery.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 12:53 PM
12 hrs ago

This is something I worry about - tripping over my little wiener dogs.

colorado_ufo

(6,210 posts)
53. You will be fine! The surgery will be easy!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 12:57 PM
12 hrs ago

However, you absolutely must do the physical therapy they recommend and get on your feet as soon as possible. Also, you need to look at your diet! Be sure you are getting the proper amounts of calcium, magnesium, vitamins, protein, and more. And hydration! And once you are healed, please consider resistance training with weights. You can increase your bone density! You don't want this to happen again!

54. Sending you Seven ♥️ for good thoughts, vibes, prayers . . . Whatever you need to help you through this difficult time!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 01:04 PM
12 hrs ago

Remember you are not alone . . . Ever!

Warpy

(114,506 posts)
58. For me, it was lifting a heavy bag of groceries out of a cab
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 01:43 PM
12 hrs ago

Heard/felt a big pop and my leg went out from under me. I didn't have the dignity of falling and breaking my hip, my hip broke and then I fell.

Four years later, nobody can tell which one I broke. My hands and wrists are trashed from RA, so I had to learn how to walk on my own. If your balance is decent and you are willing to work at it (pain and all), then you have the same potential.

Recovery will hurt, especially in the beginning, but the nasty twinges will get farther apart as time goes on. I can't give you a schedule for that, everybody is different, just realize it won't be forever, especially if you pay attention and do the exercises physical therapists tell you to do.

Nevilledog

(54,763 posts)
60. I'm so sorry you have to experience this pain and trauma.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 02:06 PM
11 hrs ago

Please let us know if you need anything, the light is always on here.

Healing thoughts headed to you, my dear.


MIButterfly

(2,328 posts)
61. I am so sorry this happened to you.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 02:27 PM
11 hrs ago

Dear Tree Lady:
I extend to you my best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Please know that you have many friends here. Take good care of yourself; do what the doctors and therapists tell you to do; and let us know how you are doing when it's convenient for you.

I will keep a good thought for you. Best regards,
MIButterfly

berniesandersmittens

(13,127 posts)
63. Ouch!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 02:38 PM
11 hrs ago

That sounds incredibly painful!

Healing vibes and prayers to you. Hope your surgery goes well and that you have a fast recovery

Ilsa

(64,028 posts)
70. I hope your surgery goes perfectly. I'm sorry
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 06:03 PM
7 hrs ago

a fall has caused so many problems for you. I hope your dog is okay as well.

electric_blue68

(26,438 posts)
71. OMG! Since it's now evening here, I sure Hope the surgery went very well!...
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 06:05 PM
7 hrs ago

I sure hope your recovery will be free from setbacks, and proceed as well as possible!!!


As a "treelady" myself; think of your favorite kinds of trees, and beautiful trees you've seen in person, or on photos. The joy it'll bring will help your healing process!

Keep us posted!

HeartsCanHope

(1,554 posts)
73. I'm so sorry you are going through this!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 07:18 PM
6 hrs ago

Sending healing vibes and love to you and your family. I'll be thinking of you, Tree Lady.

rsdsharp

(11,874 posts)
77. Hang in there. A similar thing happened to my younger sister, and she did very well.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 08:13 PM
5 hrs ago

Sending best wishes for a good result and speedy recovery.

skylucy

(4,017 posts)
81. Sending you healing vibes! Hope you are up and around again soon.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:10 PM
4 hrs ago

You know whose fault it is that you tripped? Trumps. (I just blame everything on him these days.)

calimary

(89,301 posts)
82. Absolutely, my friend!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:07 PM
3 hrs ago

You are being flooded with good thoughts and healing vibes, judging from all the affectionate notes here! Just know that means we’re all here, riding this choppy wave with you.

Tree Lady

(13,109 posts)
86. Thank you all for the lovely replies
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:18 PM
2 hrs ago

And hearts.
Hip operation went well. It will take 3 months to rehab it because of the injury not just repairing I got all new hip socket.

After operation pain went way down. I am not standing until tomorrow. But I think taking out the part where fracture was crushed on my socket took a bunch of pain away

It's so weird I have now taken a bunch of drugs I hoped never to have Fentenal, oxy, and a derivative of morphine.

I am determined not to become weak over this and get back to my active lifestyle.

summer_in_TX

(4,066 posts)
90. Praying all is going well and for your recovery, Tree Lady.
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 01:20 AM
23 min ago

I suspect the surgery is over? I hope it is behind you and you are now on the mend.

When it comes to go to a place to rehab please seek expert advice on the best place to go. A lot of nursing homes are not equipped but they make it very hard to leave. A rehab hospital is likely to be best, not a nursing home – although some well-run ones are.

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