When you fall and can’t get up

| MichelleMarie

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I’ve lived most of my life healthy, strong and I’m more on the athletic side then I am sedentary. Last Tuesday morning BB called and said mom I can’t walk. So I drove over there my way to work when in and I said what do you mean you can’t walk I said her walker up on the walker tried to get up and fell in the floor. Well my mom reaction was to get her up so I wrapped my arms around her to lifted her, at least that was my intention and we both heard a loud pop, my back, we both fell in he floor. BB was hysterical she called 911 and said help I broke my mom. The fire department got there and asked who fell and BB told what happened. 

I was in shock because we just got a diagnoses from the Mayo of sarcoidosis and I was still shocked from that, but it turns out that her not being able to walk is from this disease, along with the blindness in her right eye, the non stop kidney infections, the pneumonia. I could go on and on. 

So I broke my L3 vertebrae, painful is not the word for it. I think I’ve been in a state of shock over all that’s gone on with BB and now this. This broken L3 stopped me literally. I told the doctor I don’t have time for a broken back he said well if you want to heal you need to lay flat for a week. Wow! So shocking to me.  My entire life stopped. Just lifting my head is an accomplishment today. Yay! I don’t even know what to say I think I just wanted to share this today. That’s all . 😳🙃

122 thoughts on “When you fall and can’t get up”

  3. My thoughts are with you both today M. I hope you heal quickly, but don’t rush it. Make sure you look after yourself. You can’t look after BB if you don’t allow yourself to heal.

    {{HUGS}}

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    1. You are right about that A. I’ve been laying down flat for 7 days tomorrow. This is my second day to sit up awhile. BB is having a rough time but there isn’t a thing I can do I’m out of commission. Hurts to bad to even try so I’m just surrendered to this healing process. The dr said I should get my bone density tested I’m too young for this. Lol I thought that was kinda funny! Too young lol

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      1. At least it is some way to improvement. Seven days being flat would seem like heaven at the moment lol.

        For both of you to be in this situation at the moment is far from heaven. I really hope you both get a break soon and feel better.

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      2. It’s true. I decided to take vacation this week so that I can get more rest. I tired sitting and that is still painful so I’m going to spend today laying down and the tomorrow see what the doctor says.

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  4. Oh Pink/Purple Angel friend, what kind of mess have you gotten yourself into while I’ve been wallowing in my own pity party? Part of me wants to scold you for trying to lift when you don’t know how to do it correctly, and part of me is sobbing at the idea of you being hurt like this. And then there is that devil that chased the angel away, sitting in the background laughing hysterically at the idea of hearing that loud pop. I can only admit this because I have received a diagnosis of cancer, and I’m in the process of dying, so I think that gives me a few rights people who haven’t received a death notice don’t have yet.
    So tired now, heading for my nest, but I just HAD to touch base with you. I have opened a new blog — http://reflectionsonlife281.wordpress.com, and will be touching on my feelings about dying and living in this way from time to time. And now you know –“the rest of the story” of why Kentucky Angel had to go.
    Gentle hugs to you and Alex. Take care of yourself girl! When you are going to lift someone, bend from the knees — NEVER FROM THE BACK! Love and HUGS, Angie

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    1. Awe oh no! I’ve been wondering about you. When I’m more mended I will call. Still hurts to sit up laugh and lay my legs flat so I’ll be a couple more weeks. I’m going to try to work from this bed. I’ve been trying out my tablet propping my arms and that seems okay I think for now.
      So now what? What a fine mess we got ourselves into! I love you and will for sure go to your new blog. Gosh I’m sure sorry about this diagnosis. Darn it!
      I love you Angel friend. ❤️💕💟🌟✨🌾🌬⭐️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️

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      1. We really are a pair, aren’t we? I’m still using my PC, but now seriously considering a tablet. For some crazy reason I always feel better when I get the confirmation diagnosis of the things I suspect, and I’ve been feeling better since getting confirmation this time also. Gained 5 pounds, cheered up considerably, sleeping better and eating like a pig again. I just have to start watching what I eat now so I don’t outgrow my clothes, cause I sure can’t afford a new wardrobe now that I finally got rid of the fat clothes.
        I’ve thought about you also, but never dreamed you would go and break your back like this. Should have known you need a keeper though. Especially since I’m not an angel any more, just another person looking for some wings again — and I hope this doesn’t hurt much, but hot wings sure would hit the spot right now. Ranch dressing for me cause I just can’t hack the odor of blue cheese getting that close to my nose, and I prefer the celery peeled already. Don’t like dealing with those stringy things. But other than that I’m not picky, except it has to be the real wings with bones in them — not those fake boneless ones.
        Have you forgotten how I got on that subject yet? Without going back to re-read, answer this now.
        Love you much Pink/Purple Angel friend. Hugs,

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      2. Girl you and me both I was shocked and stunned but I’ll be okay. I feel better and I have a doctor appointment tomorrow with the orthopedic doctor so we’ll see what he says I just wanted it to heal clean so no surgery. That made me listen really well. He said if I lay flat the bone will fuse back together and heal completely by 6 weeks so I’m hoping for that. 😀 🙂 love you!

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      3. I’m just now figuring out where to find my comments to be answered, so sorry this is so late. I can’t even imagine laying flat for that long girl. I would never be able to get up again even if I were able to breathe. You are so strong it makes me jealous while I’m a quivering mass of jello on the inside. I love you too, little sister. Hang in there.

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      1. I was bed-ridden for about 6 weeks when pregnant with my twins. Best time ever!!!! Lots of decadence I would have ever again- a full night’s sleep, mountains of books, TV!

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      2. Oh yes heaven. I will admit the sleeping at will is so nice. I just drift off like not a care in the world. I think it’s a secret blessing maybe. You don’t know about till you experience it maybe! 😳🙃😉😂❤️

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      5. Well, that’s very practical! Not as much fun. Bummer. Feel like crap AND you have to work? I can see how that pays, but…Sigh. Good luck.

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