How do you feel about falling?
In the last two winters I've had two falls. The first was a series of three falls on an icy trail within 15 minutes resulting in a badly sprained wrist that took a looong time to recover from. Now I'm terrified of the ice or even slippery new snow, so I have four different sets of micro spikes.
Early last spring I fell down the steps (indoors) carrying my ailing dog to let her out in the middle of the night. She was fine. I was badly bruised in multiple places. Now, no socks on steps, carry only one thing and hold the rail. I manage steps very carefully.
I am paranoid about falling. Maybe I should practice falling correctly! What are your thoughts about falling? What do you do to prevent falls?
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Thank you Daphne17
@ammaw52 I understand why this would be scary. I wonder if your doctor could connect you with someone who has had this surgery and found it to be successful. I know of some amazing surgeries that have been done- my neighbor had surgery on his foot which involved his heel being removed, the bones being shaved and fit back together. It's been a really long and painful recovery but he's walking now and better than before. Sorry you're going through this.
Thank you for showing your kindness and compassion.
Thank you for your kindness and compassion.
Arrive alive
Good point to remember
Walking poles are a game changer for me. I am 78 and have a dizziness issue.
Dr probably would not give me referces to people that have had this surgery due to hippa. It sure would help if I knew of 1 person that's been thru this. And I wonder at 71 does it matter if I go around with a walker the rest of my life dragging my leg with me. This is a big surgery. The Dr said talk it over with your family, there is no family that even want to talk about it. My heart feels broken. This has not seemed important to them
Thanks for all of the good advice
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@ammaw52 Yes, because of Hippa, your doctor would have to make the effort to talk to someone who's had the surgery and see if they would be willing to talk to you. And that is a big ask in this era of busy, busy doctors, but maybe worth a try. I'm so sorry that your family hasn't been more supportive. I can see how this might be heart breaking and cause you to feel scared and lonely. If you could get a message to your doctor explaining your situation, perhaps s/he would be more willing to make an effort. It doesn't hurt to ask. But, if you don't ask, you'll never know. 💜
You are so kind. The Dr. That had to turn me over to this Dr because thus is not his field, I could have ask him anything. I'd known him for years. But this Dr is so reserved, very busy. Ive seen him 3 times and 1 call so I don't know him. But I've got to trust something . Either I have it done or I don't. My husband gets around pretty slowly. Has had cancer a few times. Has some dementia. And our daughter is so overwhelmed it's pitiful. Kids are different today. You couldn't keep me away from my mom and Dad. I was there til the end. But I'm a caregiver. That's me. My son lives a ways but will come if I ask. I'm just so down I don't want to do anything. My life has definitely changed. Than you for your kindness.
@ammaw52 I think that fear and sadness can weigh us down so much that we don't act on anything when really they are there to prompt us toward action, action of any sort. Maybe reach out to the first doctor even though this isn't his area of expertise. Let him know how you're feeling. Ask him what he would do in a similar situation. Do just one thing each day to move toward more robust emotional and physical health. Our conversation today counts for today. What will you do tomorrow? 💜💜💜