Hi Gals, after a traumatic weekend we have found out that Mum has broken her Humerus on her right shoulder area. I can't believe that this has happened, but her bones are very brittle.
I have an appointment with her on Wednesday to see the Orthopaedic department at the Belmont Hospital (about a 10 minute drive from my home). I don't know if there is much they can do for her. She has had her arm in a sling, but keeps taking her hand out, with her Dementia she doesn't understand that she has to keep it in there. I have now told the nursing staff that she is to always use her Walker too. She doesn't like it, but I've told her she has to use it. I'm not popular with her at the moment!! he he he!.I'm feeling fine after my surgery and will see my surgeon next Tuesday. Please still keep us in your prayers. Love Chris
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I am anxious to hear what the dr does for your mom. The dr here put Marsha in a sling strapped close to her body until it healed. She had been putting up Christmas lights outside with an extension ladder that came down with her landing on the concrete patio.
I can understand and believe how it happened as I am like your mom with bad bones. I am surprised she didn’t hurt herself worse when she fell in her yard over that wall.
Dear Chris it seems you are not slowing down but you really need to take time for healing yourself. We all love you here and want you to be well again. Much ❤️Toogie
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by pennifold
06 Apr 2023
Well the doctors didn't do anything, she is still in a sling, but as I said earlier, she keeps taking her hand out!! It's like talking to a brick wall, she just doesn't understand that she needs to keep it in the sling!!!
You are so right Toogie. I'm worrying about Mum, when I know I shouldn't and I'm getting Trev to do everything 'heavy' related and of course I'm doing the exercises that I have to do. I'm looking forward to Easter and relaxing for a couple of days, but I'll go to church on Easter Sunday. Thanks for your prayers and concern. Love Chris
109780So sorry about your mom.....will continue praying...
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261163I think we are some sort of relation. Seems like what Mum gets, Sandy gets and vice versa. Let's pray nothing else happens to these sweeties. I hope the ortho appointment goes well. I am glad you are recovering from your surgery. Stay strong. Love and prayers, Suzanna
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by pennifold
06 Apr 2023
Hi Suzanna, yes, it's amazing how people with Dementia do these things to themselves. I think with Mum though, being 89 her bones are very weak. We went to see the doctors of the hospital and they want her to come back in May too to do further x-rays. In the meantime, this morning Mum's doctor rang me to check if it is ok to give her some pain relief and of course I said yes. He is even going to organise a 'pain patch' for her. I said anything to get her to relax and sleep,. She is constantly wandering the hallways of her floor. When I took her to the hospital she fell asleep (only 10 min drive) and then coming back to the Nursing home, she fell asleep again. But, as soon as I leave her, she runs after me. It's so sad!!! Love Chris
18140I will keep you, your Mum and your family in my prayers. Take care of yourself. Hugs
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by pennifold
04 Apr 2023
Thanks Shirley, I'm off to the Nursing home within the next hour to take her to the Belmont Hospital to find out what is next!!! Love Chris
52686So sorry to hear this, Chris...I hope she is not in too much pain and will be a good girl and do as she is advised...
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by pennifold
03 Apr 2023
Ha ha ha! Kim, this made me smile, Mum is a character, but she is trying to be good. I'm afraid her memory is not good, but she is at least easy to distract and we get her to do the things we want her to do. It might not be straight away, but we get there in the end!! Love Chris
318500You have so much going on. You must look after yourself. Your poor mum. I hope she is not in too much pain. Love to you.
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by pennifold
03 Apr 2023
Thanks dear Sarah, I'm doing the best I can and Trev is being very helpful. Love Chris
255054Chris if you didn't already have too much on your plate - I'd say, it is overflowing now!! Please try not to "over do"! Hope your Mum heals quick! Sending you prayers, good thoughts and a bunch of hugs!! Laura
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by pennifold
03 Apr 2023
Thanks so much Laura, you know God doesn't give you anything that you can't handle. Well, I'm doing the best I can and I know I'm being covered!! Love Chris
96283I'm glad o hear that you are doing well after your surgery. But I am so sorry to her your mum has brittle bones and has broken her arm with that latest fall. Kudos to you for doing the right thing for her even though she is not happy with you. You have my prayers added for her safety and rapid healing for both of you.
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by pennifold
03 Apr 2023
Thanks dear Karen, I really appreciate it. I had no nerves at all going into surgery 'cause I knew I had lots and lots of you praying for me. You know that saying from "Philippians 4:6
“The Lord is Near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation with prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Well that's exactly how I felt, peaceful and calm. Love Chris
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158718Keeping you and your mum and family in my prayers. Hugs. Nan
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11927prayers, hugs and love for you and mum
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by pennifold
03 Apr 2023
Thanks Gerry, I've not been on your post for ages, I'll be back eventually. Love Chris
743319My thoughts are with you dear. Your poor mum and not what you needed now
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by pennifold
03 Apr 2023
Hi Caroline, yes, you've got that right! Thanks for your thoughts, love Chris
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