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Title: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 04, 2014, 12:18:18 pm
So yesterday our long-standing and hyper-respected forum member (and friend) Betty had a horrible fall on ice and ended up in the hospital all day long and then had surgery performed on her late afternoon/early evening to fix a hip fracture and have a metal pin put in somewhere. Basically she's in bad shape, pumped up with Dilaudid, but managed to perform a post-surgery walk up and down her hospital hallway this morning.

I think she may stay in the hospital another day or two before being set up at home (remember, she is single and lives alone) with physical therapy. Hopefully she has someone that can assist with grocery shopping and look in on her. (edit: she says she does)

Will post more as things progress, and I believe Jeff's actually spoken to her so hopefully he will chime in. But I just wanted members to keep her in their thoughts.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Joe K on February 04, 2014, 12:54:17 pm
My thoughts are with you Betty, for a complete recovery.

Take care.

Joe
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Alain on February 04, 2014, 01:14:45 pm
Thinking of you Betty and hoping for a prompt recovery.

Hang in,

Hugs, A
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Jeff G on February 04, 2014, 01:51:40 pm
I spoke with Betty a few minutes ago and she sounds like she is in good spirits considering what she is up against . She will most likely come home tomorrow with a walker and have a physical therapist come to her home to assist in getting her going again .

She has a few people she can count on to look in on her while she is healing as well as a friend in the building she can call in a pinch . She should be home and giving all of us her own update by tomorrow I hope .

Betty, you are in our thoughts and on our minds . Love you ! . 

Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: britchick on February 04, 2014, 02:14:59 pm
Betty
I hope that you feel better soon.Im so sorry to hear what happened.I hope that the hospital are taking good care of you.Rest up.

britchickx
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Jeff G on February 04, 2014, 02:17:18 pm
Betty
I hope that you feel better soon.Im so sorry to hear what happened.I hope that the hospital are taking good care of you.Rest up.

britchickx

She did say that the food was really good at the hospital ... wonder what Miss P will say to that LOL .
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Dachshund on February 04, 2014, 02:38:45 pm
Get well quick girly-girl.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: mitch777 on February 04, 2014, 03:03:57 pm
Betty!! :(
Such horrible news!  :'(
Wishing you my heartfelt best.
Can't wait to hear from you.

((((((Betty))))))  :-*
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Theyer on February 04, 2014, 03:05:45 pm
Thank-you Miss P and Jeff

Betty the biggest hug , lots of love Michael
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: buginme2 on February 04, 2014, 03:42:36 pm
 Get well Betty, I hope you feel better soon.   So sorry to hear about your accident.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: phildinftlaudy on February 04, 2014, 04:02:58 pm
Betty -
So sorry to hear about this...
Hoping your recover fully and quickly...

Keeping you in my thoughts.

-Phil
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: J.R.E. on February 04, 2014, 04:08:51 pm
Betty,..

Sorry to hear about your fall.  Wishing you a speedy recovery !

Ray
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: karry on February 04, 2014, 04:33:53 pm
Hi Betty
Sending you lots of warm thoughts and hugs and wishing you a speedy recovery
Xoxo
Karry
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: WillyWump on February 04, 2014, 04:54:49 pm
Oh my dear Betty, I am sorry you are going through this. I bid you a quick and full recovery. Sending you warm thoughts and big hugs from Texas  :-*

-Will


She did say that the food was really good at the hospital ...

Clearly she was jacked up on dilaudid when she told you that. :P
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Buckmark on February 04, 2014, 05:15:58 pm
I spoke with Betty a few minutes ago and she sounds like she is in good spirits considering what she is up against . She will most likely come home tomorrow with a walker and have a physical therapist come to her home to assist in getting her going again .

Betty, Miss P will be jealous that you got a walker before he did.  ;)

Seriously, I'm so sorry to learn of your fall and subsequent surgery.  I'm glad you are in good spirits, and sending you prayers for a speedy recovery.

Hugs,

Henry
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 04, 2014, 05:47:27 pm
Betty, Miss P will be jealous that you got a walker before he did.  ;)

Uh, actually I used a walker during my second foot surgery for two weeks.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: GSOgymrat on February 04, 2014, 06:40:31 pm
Betty, I hope you have a quick recovery and feel better soon.

Ford
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: denb45 on February 04, 2014, 07:05:33 pm
Hope you have a fast & speedy recovery Betty

please stay off that ice, it's not safe  :(


HUGS

DEN
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: WillyWump on February 04, 2014, 07:31:16 pm
Here are some get well flowers for you Betty :-*

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af308/IwuvPhilly/Get2BWell2BSoon2_zpsffdf5ca7.jpg)
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: leatherman on February 04, 2014, 07:43:55 pm
may you have a speedy, complete recovery, {{{Betty }}}
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: weasel on February 04, 2014, 07:45:27 pm

    I hope you are up and about pain free soon BETTY !

                                              Hugs , Weasel
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: OneTampa on February 04, 2014, 09:03:31 pm
My bet is on Betty getting better.

Take care Betty.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Basquo on February 04, 2014, 09:17:00 pm
Betty, so sorry that Cold and Ice showed their bitch side to you! I am thinking of you and wishing for a speedy recovery and a thorough healing.

Miss P and Jeff, thanks for letting us know what's happened and giving us the direct details.

Warm bear hugs to all. It's cold even down here in Hell-ish Texas.

Creighton
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: bocker3 on February 04, 2014, 10:09:30 pm
Betty -- so sorry to hear about this accident.  Was just thinking about you with the weather channel report from Indy, then I read this.

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Hugs,
Mike
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Jeff G on February 04, 2014, 10:16:39 pm
The triple Lutz was a thing of beauty, the landing ... not so much .   
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Jody on February 04, 2014, 11:33:12 pm
So sorry to hear of your fall this treacherous winter Betty.  Sending you hugs for a speedy recovery.
Jody :(
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: skeebo1969 on February 04, 2014, 11:33:58 pm

    I hope you're ok Betty.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: tednlou2 on February 04, 2014, 11:46:16 pm
Betty,

Sorry to hear about this.  This sounds just awful.  I wish you a speedy recovery.  We have a friend who fell and broke her knee cap yesterday. 

I hope everyone else is spared a fall, as the snow and ice seem to be a weekly event.  We just had a big snow and now an ice storm.  I was walking with my hands in my pocket and realized that wasn't a good idea.  But, even with hands to break a fall, many still get injured, like you. 

All the best! 
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Ann on February 05, 2014, 08:16:19 am
I musta had a brain-fart yesterday, because I could have sworn I posted something here! Arrrgghh!

I'm sending all the positive, healing energy I can muster your way, Betty, in hopes of a fast, uneventful and full recovery, as pain-free as possible.

((((((((((Betty))))))))))

You're in my thoughts missus. Love you!

Hugs,
Ann
xxx
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 05, 2014, 09:06:45 am
Betty is still in the hospital, and her pain level is still quite high though she says she just was able to get up, wash up a bit and at least change her hospital gown and that more pain relief is to arrive any minute. She might go home tomorrow though.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Hellraiser on February 05, 2014, 09:07:45 am
Sorry to hear this Betty.  Hope things get better soon!
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: wolfter on February 05, 2014, 12:05:02 pm
So sorry Betty.  Sending huge hugs and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Greg
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: frenchpat on February 05, 2014, 03:07:32 pm
Wishing courage and patience Betty, and a full recovery of course.

Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: mikeyb39 on February 05, 2014, 08:37:05 pm
Hope you get better soon, Betty.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Snowangel on February 06, 2014, 10:28:47 am
Betty-
So sorry to hear about your fall. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Thinking of you.
Snow
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Theyer on February 06, 2014, 03:59:44 pm
Betty , I hope you are able to read all this soon , in some degree off comfort , I think a lot off us will be more than pleased to read your next post , feel the love dear Betty its all for you.xxx
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 06, 2014, 05:16:12 pm
Supposedly Betty will be released from the hospital and going home tonight.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Denver Toad on February 06, 2014, 05:46:23 pm
Wearing  a hospital gown is great motivation to heal quickly!! ::)

Get well soonest Betty. Here's hoping you feel better soonest.

Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: BT65 on February 07, 2014, 02:59:11 pm
Thanks everyone for the well wishes and sweet messages!  Wow, I guess I wasn't expecting so many people to post lol.

I had an upper femoral fracture and had to have a rod, plate, and bolt put in.  The rod runs along the outside of my left leg.  I returned home last evening but was exhausted so didn't log on.  Of course I had insomnia and couldn't get to sleep until after midnight, then woke up at 2:00 am (and have been up since). 

I'm on Coumadin for a month, there is a visiting nurse association who are going to travel to my apartment to do the pro time, twice a week.  Physical therapy will start next week, also in my apartment. 

I was on my way to an eye appointment when I fell so I had to call someone to have her call the eye place to cancel my appointment.  I tried to get up but couldn't even roll to my right side, so called 911.  I laid on the ice in the snow about 25 minutes before the medics came.  Couldn't move my leg at all, every time they tried it felt like a pain I've never felt before, and the worst pain I've ever experienced.

I was told by several nurses that I'm too young for my bones to be so brittle (hello LTS'ers), and said this usually happens to an 80 year old.

But, I'm home now, using the walker to get around.  I took a shower this morning, and did some cooking for breakfast.  Slowly but surely.  The follow up appointment to Monday's surgery is next Tuesday.  Thanks again everyone, it's greatly appreciated!

Edited to add: the surgeon informed me that the timeline for a complete recovery, comparable to how the leg could move before, is 3-6 months.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: Joe K on February 07, 2014, 03:04:42 pm
Dearest Betty,

What an awful experience and I am glad that you are on the mend.  I have to tell you Betty, that you are possibly the strongest person I have ever known.  No matter what comes your way, you refuse to be bowed and your passion and strength seem to have no bounds.

What an incredible person you are.

Joe
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: britchick on February 07, 2014, 03:09:45 pm
Betty,

Good to hear that you are home and already being so independent.Sorry about the lack of sleep, hope you get a better nights rest tonight.You have more strength than you know  and everyone is wishing you a speedy recovery.

britchickxx
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: mitch777 on February 07, 2014, 03:21:32 pm
So glad to hear from you Betty!

Geez, 25 minutes? I hope someone came out with blankets for you.

You know, there are more effective ways of getting out of shoveling snow.

(((Betty)))  :-*



Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: wolfter on February 07, 2014, 06:34:06 pm
Glad to hear you're home and doing reasonably well.  At least most of your recovery time will be indoors during this prolonged period of horrid weather we're expecting. 

I don't recall, but have you had a bone density done?  If nothing else, it gives a baseline.  My own doctor has discovered a high % who have weakened bones.  He routinely orders them now and this was partly due to my experiences.

Remember, alcohol intensifies the affect of pain meds, so you don't need to take as many if you're enjoying a nice glass of wine. :D

best wishes and huge hugs
Greg
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: BT65 on February 07, 2014, 07:30:09 pm
Thanks again guys.  Actually since I've been up (2 am), I've only taken 5 pain pills.  So that's not bad.  Mitch, no one was around, so no one brought out any blankets. 

Greg, I have had a bone density done and osteoporosis was diagnosed from that. 

Joe, I don't know about being the strongest person you know.  I have my moments believe me.

Special thanks to Jeff and David for frequently checking in with me.  Jeff also did something very, very special.  I don't want to say what it is in case he does not want it known (I know how modest he is).  Very gracious.  And of course I can't thank everyone else enough for the well wishes, it means a hell of a lot.
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: emeraldize on February 08, 2014, 02:59:50 pm
Hi Betty

Very sorry to learn of your injury and surgery.

I hope the healing goes well.

Em
Title: Re: Please keep Betty in your thoughts
Post by: mitch777 on February 08, 2014, 04:21:55 pm
Mitch, no one was around, so no one brought out any blankets. 


 :( How awful!