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debbie39903
debbie39903

My 83 year old mum had fall today, she has brittle bones disease, and has broken her hip. In alot of pain but in hospital on morphine, with hip replacement surgery arranged for tomoz. Am totally beside myself, would appreciate any advice or help from people that have been through this. Cant stop crying but know I have to be strong for my mum. Any advise appreciated x

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  • valerie48782
    valerie48782 debbie39903

    Posted

    best wishes to you and your mum, when i was in hospital there was an older lady there who had a revision and she was looked after differently to me - i was up and physioed and released ASAP, she was taken at a much slower pace and they really listened to her and her family so dont worry too much - your worry will transfer to your mum.

    take care x

  • kathryn42557
    kathryn42557 debbie39903

    Posted

    Very sorry to hear abt ur mom.  I don't think it's unusual to do hip replacement on elderly.  I am72 recuperating pretty well.  But I would like to comment on people falling, tripping etc.  my first day after arriving in fla. - just starting my 4th month recuperating from thr....I fell in the Perkins restaurant parking lot......tripped over the cement parking bars....landed on both knees and hands.  Very badly bruised but no breakage.  But I am mentioning this because it would be interesting to hear some feedback re falls and how to prevent them.  It's tough cause as we get older our balance is off and we have other health issues such as replacements et al.
    • lee47625
      lee47625 kathryn42557

      Posted

      I'm sixty seven and have had both knees & a shoulder done prior to my THR.  It has made recovery a bit harder since the knee on the operated side will be needing another replacement soon . I also had a balance problem with walker and cane because that & of bad shoulder on that side. Balance is so very important in preventing falls; has physical therapy offered any advice on excecises that help train your body to remain

      balanced? If not, explain your concern about balance and ask if they have an exercise program to help you . Sometimes occupational therapy will

      also assist with some good problem solving ideas .  Often I have to make

      an effort to pay attention to the terrain so I don't trip while looking up

      instead of where I put my feet.😉. Also, I'm a bit absent minded so I've

      had some near misses while not watching where I'm going carefully enough.

      Get rid of throw rugs if at all,possible since they are known to cause tripping. Try to stay off rough & uneven ground. Keep nite lights on so if you have to get up it won't be so dark & stumbley. Have someone help you arrange things in the kitchen and laundry area so that the items you use most are where you can reach them without a step stool & without bending down to the floor. This may sound silly, but if you wear silky nightgown/ pajamas be sure you don't slip getting out of bed. I'm sure others have more ideas about avoiding falls.

      I hope you continue to heal well & avoid any nasty falls. Keep us posted.

  • linzh1974
    linzh1974 debbie39903

    Posted

    Hi Debbie, sending love to you and your mum, keep strong,

    Linzi x

  • aj60
    aj60 debbie39903

    Posted

    Hi Debbie how are things with you and your mum. Thinking of you x
  • debbie39903
    debbie39903

    Posted

    Thank you..quick update. Mum had hip replacement yesterday. She doing well...was still numb and very sleepy yesterday and pain being controlled with morphine and on oxygen. Off to see her soon. Took all yr advice...had bit of a breakdown when I came out but not in front of her. Sorting out extra help for when she comes home. Spoke to my stroke nurse and she is going to help with everything too.Thank you all again for yr advice, support and kind words xxx
    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 debbie39903

      Posted

      When she feels better tell her she is now a Hippy and we don't just let anyone join !

      good luck

      Mary

    • regi72683
      regi72683 debbie39903

      Posted

      That's great news!!!  It's OKAY to have those little breakdowns....we all do.  Just know that it's only going to get better now and your mum will be so much happier with her new hip.  Take care and utilize all the help you can get.....BOTH of you will need it.
  • valerie48782
    valerie48782 debbie39903

    Posted

    glad things are sorting themselves out, keep strong and well and in a couple of months you and your mum will be hop, skipping and jumping all over the place xx
  • aj60
    aj60 debbie39903

    Posted

    Hi Debbie. Good to hear all went well. Big hug to you both. I agree take all

    The help u can get. Things will get easier but it will take time. Don't expect too much too

    Soon and you will be fine x

  • debbie39903
    debbie39903

    Posted

    Thank you so much..just hoping for better day tomorrow :-( xx
    • debbie39903
      debbie39903 aj60

      Posted

      Not so good...bad few days. Was called to hospital this morning as mum had a stroke. during the night. Been there all day. She very weak and very stressed. Doctors and nurses have been exceptional. Pumping her full of painkillers and antibiotics. Still cant speak properly

      but improved as day went on. Cant get my head round it all..think I just in a bubble.

    • aj60
      aj60 debbie39903

      Posted

      Hi Debbie only just got this message. So sorry to hear this. How are things now. Praying for you all. Xxx
    • valerie48782
      valerie48782 debbie39903

      Posted

      only just saw this - sorry to hear about the setback but she is in the best place, keep looking after yourself as well to show her she doesnt need to stress about you xxxx
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