a lot of good news here carl... and it's great to see you two are able to keep your sense of humor about all of this...

I have to admit that when I read the OP, I thought this was some kind of sick, twisted joke. Glad to hear she's doing better. Prayers out for her, you and family.

Glad to hear the left hand is semi usable.

((hugs)) to all

she does have some broken ribs but the spleen removal scar is masking their pain. she will be going to a rehab center until she is more mobile. they should transport her there by the end of the week. probably the best solution and it is only 20 miles down the road, not into the city, so visiting will be easier. she will obey the nurses much more than she will listen to me.

Reminds me of many years ago my mom fell & broke both wrists. My Dad had full hygiene duty for many months. Not too long after her recovery, she fell & broke both ankles. She had a rough time of it for a couple of years straight.

Prayers for you & yours.

she is leaving the hospital in about an hour and going into an outpatient rehab center. hopefully she will be able to leave there in a couple of weeks. cannot get out of bed w/o assistance right now, but she is focused and i think the rehab center will be incentive to get better. when she can get up and use the bathroom on her own, i think we can get her home. i can rent a hospital bed and she can sleep in the living room until she can negotiate the bedroom. the rehab center is only 20 miles and 2 flashing lights away and that will be better for me too.

Hello, I have been thinking about this for a bit trying to come up with my best words. My prayers for your family that you all stay strong and she has a speedy recovery.

I think the skilled nursing its a great choice to help her preserve what little dignity this accident has not taken. I remember when I fell three stories at work and had casts and bandages all over the place what an ordeal to do the basics. I was lucky my wife was a nurse and knew the tricks to preserve my dignity.

Even in the last year being pretty ill and dealing with the aftermath of that neck injury she just knew what to do and say.I am very lucky. This is the time that " in sickness and in health" gets a real workout.

Just love on her and keep an open ear. The trauma of the injury takes time to work out too. I really questioned myself after being hurt and ill what I could bring to the table too.it was made known by my family that it was not my worth as the bread winner that was important, it was just having me alive and there that they appreciate. What an eye opener and something that made me feel a lot better.

Please pm me and your friends for anything that you need as its a tough situation that it's much easier with help.

It's going to get better! Once again my sincere wishes for your situation to heal fast and blessings for your whole family. Craig

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