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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (20)
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@shelldct1 did you mom have surgery for her hip fracture? When my mother fractured her hip at 86 (broke her hip bone which stuck out, only covered by her skin) they would not do surgery on her because they thought she would not survive the surgery - but instead suggested to let her die with no food or water. I can’t get my head around that!
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What did your mother want???
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Yes, my mom had hip surgery. We brought her to the ER to the hospital closest to her house. They couldn’t operate on her there because she has underlying heart problems, and they didn’t have the expertise to deal with that. My mom was very fortunate to be transferred to Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. It is an hour away, but so so lucky to have been accepted there because it wasn’t until a few days later that I found out that they are one of the top cardiac hospitals in the US. She was operated on a few days later (she had a hip replacement) and she came out of surgery with no complications. She was able to walk (of course with a lot of encouragement and a little pain) the next day!!!
I can’t believe the suggestion they gave to your mother!! We knew there was a chance my mom might not survive the surgery; the doctor told us it was risky because of her heart, but better to try than be in pain forever. I hope your mom is doing well.