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Post by elaine on Jul 13, 2014 2:40:15 GMT
I wasn't paying attention while walking the dog this evening and fell hands first off a curb. Doh! Left hand and wrist are swollen, not to mention killing me, so I drove myself to the Walter Reed ER while dh stayed home with the boys. I've made it through X-Ray already because the triage nurse sent me there first, but now is the long wait for the doctor. I am such a klutz!  *UPDATE* Well, going on 1 am, CT scan showed that I broke a small bone in my wrist in several pieces.  The doc consulted an ortho who told her to put me in a Velcro and steel splint thing and go to the ortho in 10 days. Joy. Waiting on my pain meds and then drive back to VA. I'm such a dork! Only I can manage a broken wrist while dog walking! |
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Post by NicL on Jul 13, 2014 2:41:44 GMT
Ouch! I hope there isn't too much damage and you heal quickly. Poor you  |
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 13, 2014 2:41:48 GMT
Ouch! Hope nothing is broken and you get home soon.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 13, 2014 2:44:21 GMT
Ow! Hope it's not too serious!
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Post by elaine on Jul 13, 2014 2:48:19 GMT
Thanks! I hate taking up an ER bed/room for something so stupid. The nurse just assured me that it is okay and a slowish night.  |
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Post by styxgirl on Jul 13, 2014 2:49:36 GMT
Ouch! Hope nothing is broken and you get home soon. This! |
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Post by mellyw on Jul 13, 2014 2:54:53 GMT
Aww...man, that sucks Elaine. Hope it all ends up O.K.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2014 3:01:30 GMT
This did not happen to me, however, my mother used to like to hold the leash of a dog. Every so often at night of course, she wouldn't look where she was stepping (because she is old and forgetful that she is holding the leash of a dog) and would go tumbling. I am patient, I remind her to look ahead and at her feet and ahead and at her feet. She still falls.
Please don't feel silly. I didn't tell you about the time I fell skiing...
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Post by mimima on Jul 13, 2014 3:03:45 GMT
Ouch.
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Post by my2apps2 on Jul 13, 2014 3:04:48 GMT
Oh no! If it makes you feel any better/ I fell down my stairs last night.
I hope the doc gets there soon and nothing is broken!
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Post by toby2014 on Jul 13, 2014 3:10:42 GMT
Hope you are feeling better! And I, for one, think it was a good idea to go to the ER. Our after-hours clinic would have sent you there anyway.
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Post by angel97701 on Jul 13, 2014 3:14:15 GMT
It is good idea to get it checked out . . . could just be a sprain or hopefully nothing worse. If you did break something it is better to know now rather than later. Hang in there!
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Post by Debbie on Jul 13, 2014 3:16:05 GMT
Ouch! Hope nothing is broken and you're pain-free real soon.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 13, 2014 3:19:28 GMT
hopefully you are ok and there isn't anything serious happening.
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 13, 2014 3:20:42 GMT
I suppose there are worse places to spend a Saturday night! I hope it's nothing serious!
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 13, 2014 3:22:42 GMT
Just don't take the pain pill until after you get home safely... and try not to PUI.  |
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Post by TXMary on Jul 13, 2014 3:25:44 GMT
I'm sorry! Hope it's not broken!
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 13, 2014 3:37:29 GMT
Oh man! Totally something I would do.. Hope it's not broken!!
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Post by SallyPA on Jul 13, 2014 3:48:33 GMT
Totally sounds like something I would do! Hope it's nothing a little ice and rest and Ibu can't help!
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Post by lilacgal on Jul 13, 2014 4:16:35 GMT
Oh no! I hope it's not broken. Feel better!
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 13, 2014 4:27:49 GMT
Oh, ouch! Hope it's nothing serious and you can see a doctor soon!
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Post by njinkerbelle on Jul 13, 2014 4:30:49 GMT
Sorry to hear about your little tumble. I fell not to long ago coming in the door with too many bags of groceries. I felt so stupid for not making the extra trip in with the bags. Luckily nothing broke...me or the groceries. Hope the same is true for you.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jul 13, 2014 4:31:01 GMT
I hope it's not broken!
You're lucky. Here when there's a full moon (super moon) like tonight all the crazies come out and our ER is packed!
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Post by jamieson on Jul 13, 2014 4:45:01 GMT
If you were able to drive yourself to the ER after falling on your hands, you're probably doing ok. I hope nothing is broken or bruised besides your ego! Those types of falls are so jarring.
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Post by lindywholoveskids on Jul 13, 2014 4:54:08 GMT
Hope you see a doc soon and you heal up quickly. It was just an accident.
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Post by mztfied on Jul 13, 2014 5:03:08 GMT
Falling is so easy to do. Hope nothing is broken and that you are better soon.
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Post by Yoki on Jul 13, 2014 5:07:10 GMT
Oh, ouch! I hope you're home & feeling better!
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Post by wiipii2 on Jul 13, 2014 5:47:12 GMT
Oh no! So sorry…hope it feels better soon.
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Post by oaksong on Jul 13, 2014 5:56:11 GMT
Sorry to hear about your accident. The ER is no fun! I was there a week ago after tripping and banging my head on a curb. I hope your arm heals quickly.
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Post by jamieson on Jul 13, 2014 6:01:18 GMT
I hope you're on the mend soon. I'm surprised they're ok with you driving, but what do I know. That dog owes you some serious comfort!
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The doc consulted an ortho who told her to put me in a Velcro and steel splint thing and go to the ortho in 10 days. Joy. Waiting on my pain meds and then drive back to VA. I'm such a dork! Only I can manage a broken wrist while dog walking!
