tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post7002341123047143692..comments2023-10-30T10:31:57.911-04:00Comments on Days of Transition: Laid UpRalphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-5994926067222380042010-05-22T10:54:00.858-04:002010-05-22T10:54:00.858-04:00Ralph,
I'm sorry but I don't check in here...Ralph,<br />I'm sorry but I don't check in here often enough so I missed this one. So sorry about your accident and the pain. Nothing is worse. <br /><br />I know you're probably quite antsy about being laid up and immobile. Let it be-give yourself plenty of time to heal-I know! <br /><br />Hobble onto the deck and take lots of pictures!!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200177056135281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-53447151314009791152010-05-19T21:25:21.319-04:002010-05-19T21:25:21.319-04:00Good luck with the ortho visit tomorrow. Again, ...Good luck with the ortho visit tomorrow. Again, continued hugs and prayers for your complete recovery. hugs, Woody and TakashiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864159985475896649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-8677040667811593422010-05-19T07:35:56.602-04:002010-05-19T07:35:56.602-04:00A great idea I wish I'd thought of, Peewit. I...A great idea I wish I'd thought of, Peewit. I've been thinking if things don't get better soon a wheelchair will become a necessity, but I've fretted about buying one, thought about renting. I hadn't thought of thrift store, or second-hand place. Thanks.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-39667471593564733162010-05-17T14:24:08.603-04:002010-05-17T14:24:08.603-04:00p.s I've just realised that might not sound so...p.s I've just realised that might not sound so good. Bridie had her first fall at 55. She is now 90 and only uses the wheelchair when she is tired of walking. But it's great for such times (and my kids have enjoyed wheelies in it too!)Peewithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673172358192519373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-84040077118502322602010-05-17T14:22:08.249-04:002010-05-17T14:22:08.249-04:00It might be worth investing in a second hand wheel...It might be worth investing in a second hand wheelchair from a local charity shop (do you call them thrift stores in the States). A good friend did this when her Mum had her first minor fall and it has proved invaluable over timePeewithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673172358192519373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-75373809821605282552010-05-17T08:52:16.190-04:002010-05-17T08:52:16.190-04:00hard to follow that last comment!
anywho Ralph, ke...hard to follow that last comment!<br />anywho Ralph, keeping you and Steve in my thoughts and prayers. When in doubt find the humor, life is hard but you have a great partner and lots of friends!splendidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-43528120590229203592010-05-16T11:55:14.958-04:002010-05-16T11:55:14.958-04:00Thanks for letting me know things can always be wo...Thanks for letting me know things can always be worse, Paula! Never thought about the possibility of having an audience on top of everything else! Hope you're OK by now.<br /><br />By all means let's get going on Wordscraper! I'll send you a challenge!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-70588496339422451802010-05-16T11:51:34.783-04:002010-05-16T11:51:34.783-04:00Oh No! Sorry to hear about your experience. Pain s...Oh No! Sorry to hear about your experience. Pain sounds excruciating. Thanks goodness for EMTs. I had a similar experience a few months ago after a wonderful dining experience at The Harvest Table in Meadowview VA. EMTs had to come pick me up at the restaurant and take me to the hospital in Abingdon. Humiliation was added to the mix for me. Hope you're doing better and maybe it's a good time to resume our wordscrapper matches.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886649230021210559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-85487320766900742010-05-16T10:22:59.252-04:002010-05-16T10:22:59.252-04:00Cuidado, I knew this would strike a chord with you...Cuidado, I knew this would strike a chord with you. I dearly hope I don't suffer the complications you did. All the reading I'm doing says there's light at the end of a fairly short tunnel, but when you're in the tunnel that seems like a bunch of hooey. The most important thing is to be a good patient, and I am that--I "comply."Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-76880016571652255002010-05-16T10:20:06.859-04:002010-05-16T10:20:06.859-04:00Helen, I had to laugh at your description: "...Helen, I had to laugh at your description: "the injury of athletes." Oh, the irony and injustice! I'm no athlete at all! I consider myself lucky that I can usually just place one foot in front of another and make forward progress, and now I can't even do that!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-81051670685224430412010-05-16T10:17:36.041-04:002010-05-16T10:17:36.041-04:00LR, don't we all just love being in charge! A...LR, don't we all just love being in charge! After I saw the trouble I had just crawling into a chair, I had to face facts: I'd either sit there forever and never get attention I needed, or I'd bite the bullet and take that "dramatic" step. The EMT, as I said to Jeff, was great...when I apologized for bothering them he just told me not to worry--that's what they're there for. Couldn't argue with that, plus, I was at least conversational and not some whacked out "emergency," so we had a pleasant talk during the ride.<br /><br />And yes, we knowingly and wit aforethought did not design this house for the "sickness" part--with its dramatic staircase, steps down and up from section to section, and wide open spaces in general it ain't wheelchair friendly. Both Steve and I have always figured he'd be the first to need he3p since he has more bad habits than I do, and I'd just take charge. Whoda thunk a stupid TV cable would turn the tables????Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-26861906618759120232010-05-16T10:08:55.972-04:002010-05-16T10:08:55.972-04:00Jeff, I had meant to put in a good word for the EM...Jeff, I had meant to put in a good word for the EMTs. The guy who rode in the back with me was great--we exchanged our life stories on the ride to the hospital once the basic medical necessities were taken care of. I could never do that work but I'm sure glad him and folks like him.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-5757695067622584782010-05-16T06:50:48.684-04:002010-05-16T06:50:48.684-04:00Oh my, I feel your pain. I know exactly what you m...Oh my, I feel your pain. I know exactly what you mean about knowing in an instant that you have suffered something serious, not a run of the mill injury. The trouble with this aging business is that it takes longer for these injuries to heal. You certainly never know what is around the corner. Keep happy as you can and get some chores done that you can do in your state - record collection, sorting photos, that sort of thing. I know you are like me and need to keep busy.Cuidadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902932984519171766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-77103479958603815932010-05-15T22:43:01.260-04:002010-05-15T22:43:01.260-04:00Ouch! Torn hamstring ~ the injury of athletes. I...Ouch! Torn hamstring ~ the injury of athletes. I can't imagine how much it hurt ... and still does. Let us know what the ortho says please. Hang in there ~ both of you!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-48129107761576365542010-05-15T18:15:57.110-04:002010-05-15T18:15:57.110-04:00What an ordeal! I am hoping the pain killers have ...What an ordeal! I am hoping the pain killers have kicked in for you. And Yay and hooray that you called 911. I have often wondered whether in a personal emergency (Admittedly I prefer to be in charge of everything!) I would be too embarassed to call 911 - or would just lay down and die. Those EMTs are always wonderful -so I am glad you called! On another note, just as I was posting about a friend's move away from a long term partnership, you were writing a sweet tribute to yours. We vow "in sickness and in health" but we secretly think we will both always be healthy. The test comes later. Best to you. LRLonely Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419404284743404488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-52897657557269826922010-05-15T18:08:29.168-04:002010-05-15T18:08:29.168-04:00Ow, crap, Ralph! Muscle tears ain't no fun and...Ow, crap, Ralph! Muscle tears ain't no fun and especially in a big one like the hamstring. Don't worry about being a bother to the ambulance crew - was a volunteer EMT for 5 years and we lived for these types of calls...<br /><br />Just take it easy, don't get frustrated, and don't do anything to aggravate the injury. Easy for me to say - but I guarantee you'll recover and hopefully time enough to enjoy the rest of spring and the onset of summer.<br /><br />And as E. says, will give you a bunch more time to add to the blog! Been missing your voice around these parts....<br /><br />- J.Jeffhttp://www.LazarusDodge.Wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-16093591904900894882010-05-15T15:49:48.052-04:002010-05-15T15:49:48.052-04:00Oh, Ralph! I am so sorry to hear about your accide...Oh, Ralph! I am so sorry to hear about your accident and injury. Keep us updated and I'll be thinking of you.nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445777687088584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-73017636318868991962010-05-15T15:12:37.801-04:002010-05-15T15:12:37.801-04:00Dear Ralph and Steve, For sure "In sickness ...Dear Ralph and Steve, For sure "In sickness and in health..." Sorry to hear about the fall/injury/pain but thanks for making the effort to keep us abreast of it all. Hope that healing can take place without surgery (I had shoulder tear last spring from rollerskating and PT and time solved it). Hugs from hot and sunny Lauderdale, woody & TakashiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864159985475896649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-4036179017729326452010-05-15T14:28:23.269-04:002010-05-15T14:28:23.269-04:00LOL! Mim, exercise"" is right! And can...LOL! Mim, exercise"" is right! And can't you see me crawling like a cdab into a doctor's office? It's either that, or yowling in pain as my leg cramps on the crutches.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-86374868892751164592010-05-15T14:21:48.246-04:002010-05-15T14:21:48.246-04:00Ralph
I am so sorry to hear of this painful injury...Ralph<br />I am so sorry to hear of this painful injury.<br />Here's hoping when you get your ortho consultation, you may know more about length of healing and also find out if surgery is needed.<br />Sounds to me with all that crawling you are getting a lot of exercise for the conditon you are in.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430084640185906974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-85189885436698568282010-05-15T14:11:58.215-04:002010-05-15T14:11:58.215-04:00Jim, on the lien: our closing attorney is clearly...Jim, on the lien: our closing attorney is clearly at fault and his office jumped on as soon as I called them. It's also a function of good ol' boy small town lawyerin' though--much is done on trust. In a way we're grateful this happened now, instead of when we bought the land, because given the length of time it's taking to resolve, if it was discovered at closing and we'd waited, various other dominoes that fell at the right time back in February wouldn't have--the land purchase would have taken too long. As it is now, we have various tradesmen cooling their heels waiting for payment, on faith. I hate being in arrears like this, but at least we got the land and the house is built!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-17133484221231161982010-05-15T14:02:57.522-04:002010-05-15T14:02:57.522-04:00Thanks to you all. Z&M and Christer: I'm...Thanks to you all. Z&M and Christer: I'm hoping like hell this doesn't lead to surgery--the doc at the hospital did say yesterday that these injuries do eventually heal themselves, which I guess means the muscle-from-bone separation wasn't total. No exrays were done at all, so...we'll see how it goes.<br /><br />Sam: yeah, aging sucks, but I'd still like to see somebody else my age doing this crawl thing that I'm doing. Thank God I'm in decent shape. All that walking has paid off.<br /><br />E--writing more--maybe.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-47266202100681463842010-05-15T12:49:41.653-04:002010-05-15T12:49:41.653-04:00I´m sorry to read about Your leg! I can understand...I´m sorry to read about Your leg! I can understand how difficult it must be to use crutches since I did that just weeks ago myself. I guess it will be surgery to get it right again.<br />Take care now!<br />Christer.The cottage by the Cranelakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521318192039394408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-80726992238466440102010-05-15T11:59:39.666-04:002010-05-15T11:59:39.666-04:00I'm so sorry Ralph. Hang in there. Damn. It...I'm so sorry Ralph. Hang in there. Damn. It appears you can blog though. Maybe we'll hear more from you. Take it easy big man. So happy that you have Steve to support you through this. You are blessed! E.Eclecticityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416537485767712405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-91098396922655613372010-05-15T11:12:58.650-04:002010-05-15T11:12:58.650-04:00So sorry to hear about your injury. Hope your rec...So sorry to hear about your injury. Hope your recovery is rapid and that you can get back to living your wonderful new life that we all enjoy hearing about.<br /><br />With all the surgeries I've had over the last four years or so, I really have an appreciation for the what "in sickness and in health" means, legally married or not, and I too am thankful for what I have.<br /><br />Who handled your closing? Sounds like a screw-up on the part of the title company or the settlement agent. Hope you work that out soon.<br /><br />Hugs to both of you!Jimnoreply@blogger.com