How do you feel about falling?

Wow you sound like a good councilor. I did reach out to the other Dr. His nurse called me back and said she was sure he would take time to get me in for a visit. This was at least 2 weeks ago. Never heard a word. So what will I do tomorrow. I ve told the Dr I'd have the surgery. It's set for April 18th unless he has a cancelation. Have not been able to tell my daughter. She said she don't want to talk to no one or see any one. This is the family I've lived my life to since I was 18. I told my son. He said nothing. I haven't ask them for anything. Other surgeries I signed myself in a rehab home til I was better to come home.

@ammaw52 Good for you! There's some movement. How does making that call about the surgery make you feel? You can always change your mind...or not! Call your other doctor again! What do you have to lose? Even if you've made a decision, perhaps talking to him will give you a measure of confidence- your attitude going into surgery will make a difference. In today's world, things fall through the cracks. The squeaky wheel gets the grease! Be the squeaky wheel but be a kind squeaky wheel. As far as your kids go, perhaps they still know you, expect you, to be an independent person who takes care of herself, always have, always will. We tend to take the actions of others very personally when sometimes people respond in certain ways because of their own "stuff." Maybe write or email your daughter and son. It's Valentine's Day tomorrow. Tell them you love them and always will. Tell them you miss them. You've already exceeded today's plan, YAY! What's your plan for tomorrow?

Walking poles are also a game changer for me. I had back surgery and my balance isn’t good. I feel more confident and I usually have no pain while walking with the poles.

Take falls seriously. Very easy to get a real injury. And it may not even be noticed easily.

About 12 years ago my wife slipped on the ice in front of our house. Just from that...broke 2 ribs.

from the Mayo Clinic:

Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls

Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358#:~:text=Physical%20changes%20and%20health%20conditions,six%20simple%20fall%20prevention%20strategies.

@samcal9977zz A great list of tips all in one place! Thank you!

please be gentle and nurturing with your injuries. At lot of times we are just too tough and just try to push through, rather than really take care of injuries...

i've fallen indoors and outside so many times i don't remember how many there were. i've been slammed into the wall. picked up and thrown on the hard ground. and now i have a herniated disc L5. i use a cane for getting around.mainly outside on the unlevel ground. plus for balance because of dizziness from this and bad balance issues. but i guess i should look into these walking poles.

We had a stair lift installed last year. Prices range from $ 4,000 - 7,000. It was worth it to us...cheaper than a remodel and I feel safer.

I’ve not fallen but I too am scared of falling. I live in Manitoba and have snow/ice for months.

I use a spiked walking stick whenever I’m outside, even to go to the car and Nordic walking poles for walks.

Without the poles, I shuffle like like an old person. I am 78 and active.

@howdi Sounds like you're doing your utmost to mitigate the possibility of falling without compromising your activity level. Way to go @howdidthishappentome !