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Really bad luck

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amkoffee
amkoffee

I think I'm cursed. I have so many diseases and conditions several of which cause pain and none of which will kill me. So yesterday at around noon I had something horrible happen to me. I was stepping out of my car and I put my left foot down and I slipped on the gravel as I was falling. I tried to catch myself with my right foot then down I went hitting the ground on my left side. The results are three broken bones in my left ankle, a sprained right ankle and bruised ribs on my left side. I just had surgery on my left ankle this morning. And since I can't walk or utilize either foot I can't get out of bed so I have to use a bedpan which really sucks. I am also at the mercy of anyone and everyone to get things for me or pick things up that I drop, all of that. The doctor who performed the surgery this morning came in to talk to me a little while ago. He told me that I would probably be in the hospital for a few days and then most likely will have to go to a rehab facility since I can't walk. I am dreading that so much all I want to do is go home. I know this isn't PMR realated but I guess I wanted to share my doom and gloom feelings tonight. Thank you for reading this.

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    Flutterbie57 amkoffee

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    Oh no Amkoffee ! I would be mortified about the bed pan too. sad​. Hopefully , Rehab will be pleasant, the food will be fabulous and you will get a good rest. 

    I am sending you an imaginary big bunch of your favourite flowers, a box of your favourite treats and a really good book.

    Thinking of you, and hope you heal quickly.

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