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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.
Im sorry this happened to you and I hope you recover quickly. I nearly wiped out yesterday when my cat Turbo got underfoot.
Roy Rolling
(7,583 posts)I hope your surgery brings you relief and more pain-free years. Please accept my thoughts, good vibes, prayers, and a DU heart.♥️
Look how many of us are all singing from the same song sheet! If you want support, tell hubby to get his restwe got this. 😉
Walleye
(44,466 posts)10 Turtle Day
(1,164 posts)I hope your surgery goes well and youll be back on your feet soon. Scary stuff, regardless.
Irish_Dem
(80,815 posts)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.
Marthe48
(23,012 posts)And a quick recovery!
Easterncedar
(6,065 posts)Hugs and love.
Deuxcents
(26,475 posts)Keep in touch to let us know how things are going for you 🌺
niyad
(131,618 posts)recovery and healing. You DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.
surfered
(12,936 posts)All I can offer is do the therapy. When they say its 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🙏
2naSalit
(101,994 posts)I hope everything works out okay!
debm55
(59,391 posts)Fla Dem
(27,555 posts)Polly Hennessey
(8,771 posts)Scrivener7
(59,289 posts)good in no time.
You've got this.
Tesha
(21,126 posts)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.
Clouds Passing
(7,801 posts)justaprogressive
(6,822 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,589 posts)Please take care and keep us posted when you can. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
LoisB
(12,803 posts)TygrBright
(21,350 posts)PatSeg
(53,064 posts)Sounds very painful. Keep us posted.
70sEraVet
(5,426 posts)And we see you back on your feet soon!
mwmisses4289
(3,845 posts)BBbats
(301 posts)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.
barbtries
(31,283 posts)that's terrifying. All good thoughts for a successful repair and rapid recovery. keep us posted!
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(13,871 posts)highplainsdem
(61,445 posts)I hope you'll have the best doctors and nurses and aides to help you through this.
Diamond_Dog
(40,323 posts)Heres hoping all turns out OK with a speedy recovery!
snacker
(3,656 posts)lindalou65
(390 posts)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.
mgardener
(2,330 posts)c-rational
(3,178 posts)Keep your spirits up...this too shall pass.
Tree Lady
(13,226 posts)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.
ShazamIam
(3,090 posts)orangecrush
(29,895 posts)Botany
(77,052 posts)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?
KS Toronado
(23,688 posts)
pandr32
(14,163 posts)TommieMommy
(2,819 posts)JoseBalow
(9,417 posts)Is your dog OK?
Wicked Blue
(8,819 posts)Good vibes to you, and speedy healing
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sueh
(1,951 posts)MiHale
(12,904 posts)Vinca
(53,772 posts)Lonestarblue
(13,433 posts)Lifeafter70
(922 posts)And a warm hug
people
(842 posts)Sorry this happened to you. You will heal and do well.
Chicagogrl1
(640 posts)mountain grammy
(28,935 posts)Hoping for good healing. Sending good thoughts and ❤️🩹
Safe as Milk
(236 posts)Recovery is never easy, but its doable. And I know Goldens arent 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 youve got a modicum of good health, youll fully recover. Best of luck.
virgdem
(2,313 posts)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
(3,340 posts)This is something I worry about - tripping over my little wiener dogs.
colorado_ufo
(6,230 posts)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!
Liberal In Red State
(463 posts)Remember you are not alone . . . Ever!
CaptainTruth
(8,162 posts)Sending healing energy.
FemDemERA
(784 posts)With a quick and full healing.
Fresh_Start
(11,365 posts)nt
Warpy
(114,547 posts)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.
SheltieLover
(79,583 posts)Please keep us posted, as able.
Nevilledog
(54,982 posts)Please let us know if you need anything, the light is always on here.
Healing thoughts headed to you, my dear.
MIButterfly
(2,553 posts)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
cilla4progress
(26,522 posts)🙏🙏🙏
berniesandersmittens
(13,135 posts)That sounds incredibly painful!
Healing vibes and prayers to you. Hope your surgery goes well and that you have a fast recovery
senseandsensibility
(24,771 posts)Hope your hip operation goes smoothly. Keep us posted!
hamsterjill
(17,470 posts)And a speedy and gentle recovery. Keep us updated, please.
Evolve Dammit
(21,713 posts)mahina
(20,593 posts)Hoping your recovery goes well.
Scrivener7
(59,289 posts)debsy
(883 posts)Ilsa
(64,222 posts)a fall has caused so many problems for you. I hope your dog is okay as well.
electric_blue68
(26,710 posts)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
(1,629 posts)Sending healing vibes and love to you and your family. I'll be thinking of you, Tree Lady.
MustLoveBeagles
(15,814 posts)I hope the surgery goes well.
malaise
(295,181 posts)Heal quickly
MaryMagdaline
(7,960 posts)rsdsharp
(11,946 posts)Sending best wishes for a good result and speedy recovery.
wendyb-NC
(4,662 posts)Sending you miraculous healing vibes. May your strength be as strong as a tree.
ms.pamela
(86 posts)Get well soon. I know it is hard to be in the hospital by yourself.
awesomerwb1
(5,081 posts)skylucy
(4,021 posts)You know whose fault it is that you tripped? Trumps. (I just blame everything on him these days.)
calimary
(89,716 posts)You are being flooded with good thoughts and healing vibes, judging from all the affectionate notes here! Just know that means were all here, riding this choppy wave with you.
mushroomhunter
(95 posts)good luck and stay positive - do your therapy and eat good food.
Dear_Prudence
(1,157 posts)That sounds like a scary experience. I am sending Healing thoughts.
Figarosmom
(11,387 posts)All good things for you.
Tree Lady
(13,226 posts)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.
HeartsCanHope
(1,629 posts)Sorry you have a long recovery ahead of you, and I'm so glad the pain is much better. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Lots of healing vibes and love!
Marie Marie
(11,172 posts)applegrove
(131,665 posts)summer_in_TX
(4,116 posts)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.
fierywoman
(8,556 posts)byronius
(7,956 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(10,934 posts)I am sending healing vibes your way immediately!
Bon Chance!
Trueblue Texan
(4,369 posts)Sending healing vibes for your successful surgery and recovery. Peace.