My mum is having her hip done
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my mum who is 92 this month, has dementia etc etc., had a fall on friday, not a big one but couldnt walk anyway was admitted to hospital yeasterday after 4 hours in a& e she has broken her hip. She is just having the ball replaced. ย I am worried sick, she could be in hospital 6-8 weeks. In same hospial and the ward next door to where i had mine.
suexx
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Kate53CornUK sue1957Geo
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I would imagine that because your mum has attained a great age they will keep her in a little longer than the standard three days but if all went well then she may possibly be home earlier than that.
I hope that authority has some community support for you both and certainly Age Concern should be able to help. I am so sorry I can't take away your worry but there are loads of really kind people here who will have answers to your questions x
sue1957Geo Kate53CornUK
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we have a wonderful carer for mum, who has been looking. After me to.
thank you once again for your support,
suexx
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linnet2015 sue1957Geo
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Try not to worry, your mum will be safe whilst she is cared for in hospital.
Let us know how she (and you) are getting on.
Linnet xx
sue1957Geo linnet2015
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mum has a wonderful carer who is living in at the moment looking after us all, she is amazing with mum and has really brought her out of herself. Both me and my sister are her main carers have been for 7 years.
thank you for your concern. We are all ok, thank you.
suexx
Gaby21 sue1957Geo
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Also, she has You keeping a beady eye on her.
Hope all will be ok for her & you. Try and stay calm. Xxx
renee01952 Gaby21
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(tiny little smile)
thanks sweetheart ---- how are you getting on recently?
warm hug
renee
Gaby21 renee01952
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Me...... Hmmmm well I am finally recovering at a snails pace with my knee!! My other knee on hip leg has come out a little in sympathy so I'm being really careful. Trying to rehab my hip now too which is going ok, but can only do a few exercises so I don't do damage to the knee.
BUT I haven't stopped crying or snarling for weeks. Can't be bothered to get dressed/ make up etc. 12 weeks inside our house has done my head in!!
I saw my Dr yesterday and he says I'm suffering depression which he knows isn't my character at all!!! He's given me Happy Pills but I'm NOT going down that route no way!!!
I'm having my cortisone jab finally tomorrow which should help my knee, and all other pain in my other knee , back , & neck etc & then I'll be able to sleep and then I'll feel BETTER!!!
Omg all this just because I had my hip done!!
Which is fine!!!
Been trying to walk for a while which is tiring, after I feel like I've been horse riding!!
So...... That's me!!
Keep smiling
Love Gaby.xx
Rocketman_SG6UK Gaby21
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At least I didn't have that role reversal with my parents - father died at 64 just before his retirement (far too young), and mother just kept on going, and had all her marbles right to the end.
I feel rather like a young pony today - very frisky arounf the physio's gym this morning - actually trotting between the equipment !
Yesterday I needed a crutch around the house, then someone pulled a lever or pushed a button overnight, and now my hip now works fine, hardly any trace of a limp. ย Unbelievable.
๐๐ธ โค ๐ย
๐ย Graham - ๐๐
AnnieK Rocketman_SG6UK
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Gaby21 Rocketman_SG6UK
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1) Mum paralysed from the neck down due to polio.gained 20% mobility. I was her Carer mostly. Died after 2 stokes and heart attack 70 lived life to the full!!
2) Dad bi polar say no more! Died 54 massive heart attack!
3) Husbands Mum killed by a van aged 39. Caused my husbands Crohns and my brother in laws Suicide!
3) Husbands step mother had a fit, caused brain damage, 2 strokes eventually died 73
4) Father in law died 93 old age dementia.
Oh the Joy of being an only child๐๐๐๐
On a Happy note so glad you're Frisky( lucky Mrs R๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ
My knee is improving! Slowly! Finally insisted on jab tomorrow , styled for it in my bum๐ฑAs to dodgy in knee๐๐๐
Dr says I'm suffering with depression now gave me Happy Pills ๐๐But I'm NOT taking them๐Not going down that route! No way!! I'll get back to myself eventually( even tho I'm hell on earth to live with! )๐๐
Rocketman_SG6UK Gaby21
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Not sure if you got her book - I've not had any feedback from those who did buy it.
Mrs R will have to wait for week 6 for that ... Mr Frisky is still being careful, don't want to cause a dislocation do we.
I would also keep off the happy pills ๐ย - I wouldn't want them either.
I just don't like taking pills of any sort, even ibuprofen or paracetamol for a headache.
Graham - ๐๐
Rocketman_SG6UK Gaby21
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sue1957Geo Gaby21
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because of the dementia she could tell us she was in so much pain, in fact she was diagnoised on saturday with a urine infection. ย No better which is why yesterday we called again. We are hoping she will be able to forget she couldnt walk, and just do it. Watch this space.
suexx
Rocketman_SG6UK Gaby21
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You have had a bit of a time of it haven't you.
We are both only children, and Rocketwoman's family mostly didn't survive WW2.ย
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Rocketman_SG6UK Gaby21
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Rocketman_SG6UK Gaby21
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What on earth did I say that first time to get referred to the moderator?
a spelling mistook perhaps?
Gaby21 Rocketman_SG6UK
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AnnieK Rocketman_SG6UK
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Rocketman_SG6UK Gaby21
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Gaby21 AnnieK
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I'll pull myself together slowly and be back to normal without happy pills ! Although they are downstairs! I don't want to take them so I won't.
Thanks for caring. Xx
AnnieK Gaby21
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