Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Holy moly you poor thing..that sounds horrendous..I’m sending bucketfuls of get well soon vibes ….

 

[Esmae]

I think they were struggling for beds. When I got wheeled from trauma through A&E to go home, it was madness. Trolleys and trolleys of people, some old and looking half-dead, lining the corridor. It was really quite distressing. They’d had to shut some of the corridors off because they were packed with patients. I got chucked out of my trauma bed because a bloke came in who’d been hit by an HGV.
Then the helicopter landed as I was leaving, with yet another trauma. I was left pretty much all day without any pain relief or even a sip of water. I got home at 5pm and finally had a drink. I knew the NHS was on its knees but it was an eye opener to me.

I had similar with a smashed shoulder last April. The A&E looked like a scene from "Mash". The NHS is beyond saving in my view. I don't know what the answer is. Hope you are feeling a little more comfortable this morning.

 

[mini_b]

Sending love and hope you are on the mend soon.

Honestly - yak. What a way to do it!

xx

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Only just caught up with this thread and it has made me cringe. Broken ribs hurt enough, don't even want to try to imagine what you went and are going through. Hope everything goes on ok.

 

[Marnie]

I am really sorry to hear about your accident, sounds horrible and I hope you can get fixed up and start healing soon. Take care x

 

[Ample Prosecco]

OMG that sounds utterly horrific. And I am amazed at your resilience and humour! Hope you find ways to get more comfortable while waiting for the op. I'm pleased you got an ambulance quickly. My friend was told 7+ hours for an 'emergency' ambulance with possible spinal injuries falling cross country. Which was terrifying as it really brought home the fact that the NHS is utterly crippled at times. x

 

[Trouper]

I think I would definitely want you with me in an emergency - such presence of mind to organise everything while lying on the muddy battlefield!!!

I sympathise with your intolerance to drugs. Having to be signed off work for a few weeks because of my reaction following a minor gynae op, my GP's response was to say she wished they would not give those drugs for minor ops. I never did discover what the alternative might be - biting down on a leather strap perhaps?? At least horse folk usually have one of those around!!

Do hope all goes well and you get the stabilising op done asap. Keep us up to date with progress.

 

[moorhillhorses]

Hope your feeling better soon

 

[Steerpike]

I felt queasy reading that, hope you can manage with the pain and it heals well

 

[scats]

Currently sharing my pillow with the dog, who thinks it’s been put there for her ?


Managed to put clean pyjamas on and I’m trying to work out how I can have a shower or something coz I absolutely hate feeling grubby. We have a shower over the bath so it might be a bit tricky. Suggestions welcome!

Pain isn’t unbearable, but it’s on the higher side of fun really. I’ve got some low strength codeine and paracetamol but can’t say that’s doing much at all. Unfortunately I’m limited in what I can take so I’ll just have to rough it out. I have to move my leg every 15 or so minutes because it gets a bit too much to deal with, but I find a new position allows me about another 15 minutes of relative comfort before I have to move again.

My long-suffering parents are looking after me, and I’ve been laughing my head off this morning at their attempts to sort the guinea pigs and tortoise out. Seemingly, the things I do so easily every day are quite difficult for people who don’t normally do them ??

Oakley cat thinks it’s fantastic that I’m now his permanent bed buddy! He looks like he’s died and gone to cat heaven!

 

[Skib]

Having to be signed off work for a few weeks because of my reaction following a minor gynae op, my GP's response was to say she wished they would not give those drugs for minor ops.

It may not be a particulare drug. I was always ill after aneasthetics and it was our dentist who eventually made me realise that some anaesthetics are related to soya. I was similarly ill with a splitting headache and migraine after Chinese and Japanese food too. Avoiding soya and soya related meds solved my problem.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Oh dear you poor girl I hope the swelling goes down so you can get your surgery done.

I had a very similar injury about 4 years ago mine was broken in 2 places and badly displaced and my ankle is full of metal now, you have my full sympathy I did mine in November as well!

 

[Sprout]

Ouch, you did a proper job there!?
Hope surgery and healing go well.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Currently sharing my pillow with the dog, who thinks it’s been put there for her ?
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Managed to put clean pyjamas on and I’m trying to work out how I can have a shower or something coz I absolutely hate feeling grubby. We have a shower over the bath so it might be a bit tricky. Suggestions welcome!

Pain isn’t unbearable, but it’s on the higher side of fun really. I’ve got some low strength codeine and paracetamol but can’t say that’s doing much at all. Unfortunately I’m limited in what I can take so I’ll just have to rough it out. I have to move my leg every 15 or so minutes because it gets a bit too much to deal with, but I find a new position allows me about another 15 minutes of relative comfort before I have to move again.

My long-suffering parents are looking after me, and I’ve been laughing my head off this morning at their attempts to sort the guinea pigs and tortoise out. Seemingly, the things I do so easily every day are quite difficult for people who don’t normally do them ??

Oakley cat thinks it’s fantastic that I’m now his permanent bed buddy! He looks like he’s died and gone to cat heaven!

I used to wash my top half at the sink and my bottom half I washed in the bidet ?

 

[catembi]

Would something like this be any good?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35416766...QgA-IUpSn-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Disclaimer:? I have no idea if they work but have been investigating as I am having toe surgery on 28th and will have a bandage to keep dry.

 

[Annagain]

Oh you poor thing Scats. A friend did exactly the same injury as you a few weeks ago - she wasn't even on board, just leading her horse, he spooked and stood on her leg. She said she was a hundred time more comfortable once she'd had the operation so here's hoping the swelling goes down and you can have your op asap.

Can you put a plastic stool in the bath and ease yourself onto it with your leg (plaster wrapped in bin bag) supported on the end of the bath with a towel under it? You'd probably have to hold the shower head and direct it at the relevant areas to avoid soaking the whole bathroom! You'd need help to ensure it doesn't fall as you get onto / off it

Or hire a bath chair for a few weeks? My grandmother has one, it's very clever. Bath Lift Hire | Order Today | Bathroom Aid Hire In The UK (mobilityhire.com)
You wouldn't have to have a bath, just sit on it to have a shower?

 

[Hannahgb]

Oh you poor thing, that sounds horrendous.
Have got everything crossed for a quick recovery xx

 

[BallyJ]

I broke my leg a couple of years ago, please be so careful getting in/out of the bath - I Took a shallow bath with my leg over the edge, but slipped getting out and moved my break by 1cm.

fingers crossed for a quick recovery! Make sure you are resting, your body is busy fixing things (I say this as someone who didn't sit still and refused any help!).

Any chance you can look at your insurances to see if any will cover you? just to bump up the not working cash? xx

 

[Keith_Beef]

Really feel for you, Scats. Hope you meant quickly.

Managed to put clean pyjamas on and I’m trying to work out how I can have a shower or something coz I absolutely hate feeling grubby. We have a shower over the bath so it might be a bit tricky. Suggestions welcome!

My mum fell a few years ago. She tripped in a friend's garden, put out both hands and broke both wrists... She had a cast on each, so to take a shower she would attach a plastic bag over each hand and halfway up to the elbow and held in place by a rubber band.

 

[scats]

I broke my leg a couple of years ago, please be so careful getting in/out of the bath - I Took a shallow bath with my leg over the edge, but slipped getting out and moved my break by 1cm.

fingers crossed for a quick recovery! Make sure you are resting, your body is busy fixing things (I say this as someone who didn't sit still and refused any help!).

That’s what I’m worried about. I don’t feel very stable at the moment (physically I mean ?) and I’m worried about falling. My mum would help me though, there’s no dignity left for me after the bed pan incident yesterday in hospital ?

I knocked my toe on the floor earlier when I went to get up to go to the loo and everything just moved around in my leg ?
If I fell I honestly think I’d pass out from the pain!

Im normally a fiercely independent person so I’m finding it hard to rely on people. Every bathroom trip is an enormous effort but I have a bladder and kidney condition so I’m there a lot more than normal people ?

Funny before though- I decided to brush my teeth, so got to the bathroom only to remember my toothbrush was back in my bedroom on charge ? Needless to say I just hobbled back and got into bed again.
Teeth can wait til the next toilet trip.

I’ve been working out my weeks and it’s 6 weeks to Christmas so I’m hoping by then I might be nearly at the point of doing some light weight bearing, or at least things will be easier than they are now.

My poor friend was looking forward to her first horseless winter (she lost her elderly mare this year, after 20 years together), but she’s now landed herself my 2 ??

I’m buying her the biggest Christmas present ever for this!

 

[EllenJay]

wow - just caught up on this. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
Please don't do too much ATM - you really don't want to re-injure that leg

 

[GoldenWillow]

Ouch, ouch, ouch, that sounds horrendous! It was bad enough breaking my fibula and tearing ligaments, the crunching sound with movement was what got me as well. I hope you can get your op very quickly and start mending.

 

[humblepie]

Oh no. Poor you and best wishes for a good recovery.

 

[Fjord]

Blurry hell, absolutely everything about this sounds just awful! That's one traumatic day; please take it easy and rest as much as you can. I really hope you can get the surgery soon.

 

[Trouper]

Waterproof stool in bath (providing you can make it really stable) Another stool at same height beside bath to rest let on. "Nurse" attendant to help you in and out and pass you shower head etc
Do not attempt this without help!!!

 

[scats]

I wish I’d got a photo of the leg ? When I glanced down in the trauma unit, I could see the end of my leg, a huge massive swelling where my foot should have been and and my foot was at a right angle externally. Bit vomit inducing, I won’t lie!
By then I knew they were preparing to put it back and i was just trying to prepare myself the inevitable trauma that was about to happen. I’d like to say the anticipation was the worst part, but if only I knew what was to come ?

 

[Merrymoles]

Just ouch!

I hope they can do your op soon - my SIL had to wait ten days after smashing and dislocating her shoulder and arm because the swelling was so bad.

OH has leg ulcers which are permanently dressed but he was given something like, for want of a better description, a giant condom that he can cover the whole lot with to go in the shower so ask if there is anything like that available

 

[Kunoichi73]

You poor thing! That all sounds horrific. I hope you get your op soon.

 

[Bradsmum]

I feel your pain Scats I suffered a very similar injury back in July (so missed our beautiful summer). I dislocated my foot and broke three bones - either side of ankle and one underneath. was put in a temporary cast to wait for swelling to go down and two weeks later had plate and pinning. New cast on for six weeks and now been out of the cast since end of Aug. Still hobbling around trying to walk normally but have finally ditched the crutches. Make sure when you are out of the cast that they give you physio. I had to insist (you can self request here in Wales). Physio has made a huge difference. Good luck, hope all goes smoothly now and you can feel more comfortable soon.

 

[scats]

I feel your pain Scats I suffered a very similar injury back in July (so missed our beautiful summer). I dislocated my foot and broke three bones - either side of ankle and one underneath. was put in a temporary cast to wait for swelling to go down and two weeks later had plate and pinning. New cast on for six weeks and now been out of the cast since end of Aug. Still hobbling around trying to walk normally but have finally ditched the crutches. Make sure when you are out of the cast that they give you physio. I had to insist (you can self request here in Wales). Physio has made a huge difference. Good luck, hope all goes smoothly now and you can feel more comfortable soon.

Glad to hear you are on the mend, it’s an awful break isn’t it? I’ve broken my other ankle in the past but that didn’t require surgery, so this is a whole different ball game.
The orthopaedic specialist yesterday said that physio will play a crucial role in my recovery and in an unusual twist of fate, a new customer that I met less than a week ago happens to work in the physio department at the hospital I am under and he’s been messaging me, so hopefully he can make sure I get everything I need. He’s keeping an eye out for my name on the system.

Can I ask if you felt much relief once the plates were in?