pssherman
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Hey all,
The rehab hospital has sent me home, I guess I was showing up the other patients too much.
Let me recap the events of the last 2 weeks. On Jan 31 (Sun), I was cleaning off the snow and ice from the roof since water was leaking though the ceiling, light fixtures, ceiling fans and heating ducts. After working on it for several hours, my foot slipped and went over the edge before I could regain my balance. I remember the fall (there was no pain at all) but can't remember anything about the landing (the pain probably is causing my brain to block it out).
I spent about 6 hours in the hospital in Jonesboro undergoing multiple x-rays and the doctor placed the ball of the hip joint back into what was left of the socket. They then sent me by ambulance to the trauma center in Memphis where more x-rays, MRIs and CT scans were done.
By Monday afternoon, the doctors had drilled a hole through my leg to drive a traction pin through it and placed my leg in light traction in order to keep the hip joint from dislocating again and getting more damage.
By Tuesday afternoon the surgical team put the multiple pieces of the socket back in place using glue, plates and screws. So I now have a small hardware store in my hip. Good thing I don't travel by air.
Wednesday morning they had me using a walker to take a few steps (actually very few) and to sit in a chair. After about 30 minutes I felt like passing out so they put me back in the bed.
On Thursday I was able to walk abour 50 ft using the walker and had no trouble sitting in the chair. Since I could walk that far they said that I no longer needed to be in the hospital. So, they sent me home on Friday afternoon and tried to get me into a rehab hospital in Jonesboro.
The paperwork couldn't be completed in time so I was admitted into the rehab hospital on Saturday morning. I met with the physical and occupational therapists for an introductory visit on Sunday.
On Monday through Thursday I had 4 or 5 45 minutes therapy sessions each day. Near the beginning of Thursday the therapists discussions during their conference determined that I was ready to go home and continue with outpatient therapy. So, I went home Friday and tomorrow is my first outpatient therapy session.
According to the orthopedic doctors, it will be about 3 months before I can put full weight on my left leg. I don't know when I will be able to drive or do any serious work in my shop.
It will take me awhile to catch up on being offline for over 2 weeks.
If ANYONE says "no picture it didn't happen" will personally receive a picture of the incision site with the 27 staples still in place. Watch what you say if you don't want to receive that picture.
I want to thank Ed and Andrew for taking care of the posts needed for the prizes I am donating and the discout that I am offering. I also want to thank those who called and those who offered prayers on my behalf.
The rehab hospital has sent me home, I guess I was showing up the other patients too much.
Let me recap the events of the last 2 weeks. On Jan 31 (Sun), I was cleaning off the snow and ice from the roof since water was leaking though the ceiling, light fixtures, ceiling fans and heating ducts. After working on it for several hours, my foot slipped and went over the edge before I could regain my balance. I remember the fall (there was no pain at all) but can't remember anything about the landing (the pain probably is causing my brain to block it out).
I spent about 6 hours in the hospital in Jonesboro undergoing multiple x-rays and the doctor placed the ball of the hip joint back into what was left of the socket. They then sent me by ambulance to the trauma center in Memphis where more x-rays, MRIs and CT scans were done.
By Monday afternoon, the doctors had drilled a hole through my leg to drive a traction pin through it and placed my leg in light traction in order to keep the hip joint from dislocating again and getting more damage.
By Tuesday afternoon the surgical team put the multiple pieces of the socket back in place using glue, plates and screws. So I now have a small hardware store in my hip. Good thing I don't travel by air.
Wednesday morning they had me using a walker to take a few steps (actually very few) and to sit in a chair. After about 30 minutes I felt like passing out so they put me back in the bed.
On Thursday I was able to walk abour 50 ft using the walker and had no trouble sitting in the chair. Since I could walk that far they said that I no longer needed to be in the hospital. So, they sent me home on Friday afternoon and tried to get me into a rehab hospital in Jonesboro.
The paperwork couldn't be completed in time so I was admitted into the rehab hospital on Saturday morning. I met with the physical and occupational therapists for an introductory visit on Sunday.
On Monday through Thursday I had 4 or 5 45 minutes therapy sessions each day. Near the beginning of Thursday the therapists discussions during their conference determined that I was ready to go home and continue with outpatient therapy. So, I went home Friday and tomorrow is my first outpatient therapy session.
According to the orthopedic doctors, it will be about 3 months before I can put full weight on my left leg. I don't know when I will be able to drive or do any serious work in my shop.
It will take me awhile to catch up on being offline for over 2 weeks.
If ANYONE says "no picture it didn't happen" will personally receive a picture of the incision site with the 27 staples still in place. Watch what you say if you don't want to receive that picture.
I want to thank Ed and Andrew for taking care of the posts needed for the prizes I am donating and the discout that I am offering. I also want to thank those who called and those who offered prayers on my behalf.
