Author Topic: Bear down (Read 9750 times)

Polar Bear · « **Reply #50 on:** 28 November, 2014, 08:24:34 pm »

The first responder was called Marcus and Sarah's assistant was Declan, just to complete the set.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #51 on:** 28 November, 2014, 09:32:27 pm »

Which is better, breaking bone or ligaments? I'd have thought bone would be faster to heal.....

Canardly · « **Reply #52 on:** 28 November, 2014, 10:22:01 pm »

How does this affect Malham PB?

nikki · « **Reply #53 on:** 28 November, 2014, 10:26:00 pm »

Ooof! Sorry to hear that bones were broke, PB. Sending well-wishes.

Quote from: Mrs Pingu on 28 November, 2014, 09:32:27 pm

Which is better, breaking bone or ligaments? I'd have thought bone would be faster to heal.....

Having torn ankle ligaments in April, and having had to make an urgent detour for codeine earlier today, I'd be willing to bet on PB being healed before me.

*throws down the tubigrip gauntlet*

Get well soon, Fella.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #54 on:** 28 November, 2014, 10:30:24 pm »

Quote from: nikki on 28 November, 2014, 10:26:00 pm

Ooof! Sorry to hear that bones were broke, PB. Sending well-wishes.

Quote from: Mrs Pingu on 28 November, 2014, 09:32:27 pm
Which is better, breaking bone or ligaments? I'd have thought bone would be faster to heal.....

Having torn ankle ligaments in April, and having had to make an urgent detour for codeine earlier today, I'd be willing to bet on PB being healed before me.

*throws down the tubigrip gauntlet*

Get well soon, Fella.

That's what I thought <6 months later still suffering from tennis elbow grumble>

Torslanda · « **Reply #55 on:** 28 November, 2014, 10:38:51 pm »

Get well soon PB.

I'll call you after the weekend.

luv'n'stuff

j

Polar Bear · « **Reply #56 on:** 28 November, 2014, 10:43:55 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 28 November, 2014, 10:22:01 pm

How does this affect Malham PB?

A lot depends on Tuesday. If I need surgery then I think Malham is a no no for me. Next issue will be when the cast comes off. I'll know more on Tuesday. I was going to pm you Bob for a contact number in order that we could discuss logistics.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #57 on:** 28 November, 2014, 10:50:17 pm »

Just completed a 'wounds' audit whilst in the bath. Blood lost from wounds to both knees, right thigh and right elbow. Road rash to both palms, right shoulder, right forearm and right upper arm. Plus broken tibia, obviously.

In the process I managed to shred my 1000 mile yellow gloves.

hellymedic · « **Reply #58 on:** 28 November, 2014, 10:52:09 pm »

I've not seen your X-rays (obv) but adult tibial fractures sometimes need ages in plaster.
Surgery might make Malham more likely as less heavy-duty plaster would be needed to keep the fracture stable. Any wound would have all but healed.

See what the doctors say and

MEND WELL AND FAST!

Polar Bear · « **Reply #59 on:** 29 November, 2014, 08:10:21 am »

Hmmm, plenty to cogitate upon.. Thanks Helly.

Deano · « **Reply #60 on:** 29 November, 2014, 08:53:38 am »

Bloody hell, PB. That's desperately unlucky.

GWS - I hope to see you at Malham!

hellymedic · « **Reply #61 on:** 29 November, 2014, 12:11:22 pm »

Please to make sure your bone density is assessed, the diagnosis or elimination of osteoporosis to to make.

Tibial fractures are not usually associated with osteoporosis but if future breaks can be prevented, much inconvenience is worthwhile.

peliroja · « **Reply #62 on:** 29 November, 2014, 03:10:00 pm »

Flipping heck PB. That's an episode and a half. I'm astonished it took an hour for the actual ambulance to arrive. Heal well and have a hug!

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #63 on:** 29 November, 2014, 07:45:15 pm »

Sorry to read of this, PB. A hell of a fall! And a hell of a wait for an ambulance. Hope you recover as soon as humanly possible.

Canardly · « **Reply #64 on:** 29 November, 2014, 08:03:10 pm »

You have pm Mike.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #65 on:** 30 November, 2014, 08:06:48 am »

I have just caught up with this, having mostly been away from a computer for a couple of days.

That's really bad luck, PB. GWASAP.

Marco Stefano · « **Reply #66 on:** 30 November, 2014, 06:17:46 pm »

I was told that my ankles would have been better broken than badly sprained - quicker and easier recovery. I hope that is the case with you, PB.

Sorry to read of your bad luck; best wishes for your recovery.

arabella · « **Reply #67 on:** 30 November, 2014, 06:54:47 pm »

GWS
probably irrelevant nowadays but 10 years back I got xrayed and person said ooh, low bone density go and get it checked out
so after a while I turn up at the whatever clinic.
bod i get to see says all irrelevant as it depends on how high the xray machine was turned on an to come back when I actually have osteoporosis (ily history thereof). I suspected some porkies therein and that lack of local DEXA machine had more to do with it but nowt I could do.
Recommendation - find out settings on xray machine in case they're relevant.

hellymedic · « **Reply #68 on:** 30 November, 2014, 07:25:12 pm »

Get thee a DEXA scan even if you have to make a scene to get it.
The Helly is riding a hobby horse but I do believe in preventing misery.

Ham · « **Reply #69 on:** 30 November, 2014, 07:56:13 pm »

Nasty, very sorry to hear, GWS. Just back from Cov myself,but I managed to avoid the hosp

Andrew Br · « **Reply #70 on:** 30 November, 2014, 08:48:51 pm »

Late to this but sorry to hear your news PB.
GWS.

Marj · « **Reply #71 on:** 30 November, 2014, 09:00:34 pm »

Get well soon PB xx

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #72 on:** 01 December, 2014, 08:51:31 am »

Having had a bad ankle injury I concur with the 'better bones than ligaments' statement. Mine has never recovered from multiple snapped ligaments.

Something interesting I read into your narrative; this accident had nothing to do with your (lack of) eyesight. Anybody could have had the same accident since the pothole was hidden by the standing water.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #73 on:** 01 December, 2014, 10:24:11 pm »

Time for bed.

I'm going nil by mouth now as my appointment is at 10 tomorrow and I harbour optimistic hopes of speedy surgery if possible. I may be overly optimistic but you never know.

The ankle has been surprisingly un-throbby and lacking in pain. I am puzzled. Hey ho.

Speshact · « **Reply #74 on:** 02 December, 2014, 07:32:33 am »

Ouch. Hope the break heals up well and soon