My goodness , I thought I was bad. God help you. I’ve been in a nursing home for four years. Haven’t walked because of hips. Operation after having to lose weight, that was April. I was great. Now different story with the left. He cut my femur off went to do the socket, fell apart, closed me up said go to a joint specialist. Well, wouldn’t you know infection. So, went to Pittsburgh got washed out. Now I’m on antibiotics till Nov. I’m having such a hard time to s in a wheelchair or the side of the bed. Don’t the joint dr. Till Oct. 22. I have to see the surgeon down there that washed me but the nursing home is having a fit because can sit so i need to lay the whole ride which is 3 hrs. Away. Do you have any advice to help me sit. I’ m grasping at straws. Plus let me know.
dody, I wish I had some advice for you. All I can say is I pray for you and you should sue that doctor. Wow....I've never heard of anything like this! You should get a lawyer. Good luck. ❤️
I wish I could but this is going to be a long process. I'm just hoping the joint dr. Can replace my hip as soon as possible. I need to get out of the nursing home or i will probably loose my mind .Thank you for your thoughts. Please keep in touch and keep us on your progress.
OMG I can't believe what have n are going n through. I give you immense credit for hanging in there n persevering through it all.
First, you need yo get an attorney. To me, it seems you have a malpractice on several levels.
Secondly, you will be able to walk with assistance of several aides - a shoe with a lift after your leg is measured for length deficit. You will probably eventually need to use a crutch or walker indefinitely. Thirdly, depending on which leg with deficit, you'll be able to drive but with hand controls.
Life will be different but you'll still have a life. All.if us on this blog, in one way shape or form, have life an manage to get through it daily.
You're a strong person to get this far. DON'T GIVE UP.
Oh most importantly, you need to have a sense of humor. Studies have shown people who can laugh have better outcomes. So you hang in there. We're all here rooting for you n can sympathize with you.
It is hard to keep hopes alive. I know I really should get lawyer. So over it. This nursing home can’t take me to any dr.becase I can’t sit I have to go in a ambulance . Reading all the response on the blogs, it just scared me to death. Especially the infections that can go to your hip even if you have a tooth. Just so much to think .all I want to do is go home. I have looked into hoyer lifts and slings on amazon but I don’t want to lay that all on my brother. My husband will not help me been already there with that issue. Anyway enough crying. I am so glad to have this support. You keep strong.
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dody, I wish I had some advice for you. All I can say is I pray for you and you should sue that doctor. Wow....I've never heard of anything like this! You should get a lawyer. Good luck. ❤️
I wish I could but this is going
I wish I could but this is going to be a long process. I'm just hoping the joint dr. Can replace my hip as soon as possible. I need to get out of the nursing home or i will probably loose my mind .Thank you for your thoughts. Please keep in touch and keep us on your progress.
It is hard to keep hopes alive. I know I really should get lawyer. So over it. This nursing home can’t take me to any dr.becase I can’t sit I have to go in a ambulance . Reading all the response on the blogs, it just scared me to death. Especially the infections that can go to your hip even if you have a tooth. Just so much to think .all I want to do is go home. I have looked into hoyer lifts and slings on amazon but I don’t want to lay that all on my brother. My husband will not help me been already there with that issue. Anyway enough crying. I am so glad to have this support. You keep strong.