Kzoo Posted May 7, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 7, 2017 I got a call just after noon that my dad fell. He pushed the head of his femur through the hip socket. The plan right now is to operate Tuesday to replace the socket with an artificial one. Not a great thing for a 95 yo. His resembles someone punching a hole in the drywall. We've been in this ER room for 5 hours now- the last 2 just waiting for a room. I've been thru this way too many times the last 4 years with the parents. I'm starting to be on a first name basis with the ortho surgeon. I already have a picture of the rehab facility and the process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 7, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 7, 2017 Sorry to hear Kzoo. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery for your Dad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 7, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 7, 2017 That is a very tough surgery for someone that age. Prayers that things go well. How bad is his pain? When I snapped the ball off my hip joint it was horrible pain and morphine didn't help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybeegb Posted May 7, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 7, 2017 Wow. Must be a lot of really sick people to have your Dad waiting that long. Hope they are managing his pain in the meantime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted May 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, Longjohn said: That is a very tough surgery for someone that age. Prayers that things go well. How bad is his pain? When I snapped the ball off my hip joint it was horrible pain and morphine didn't help. At times it was pretty unbearable for him. They have it managed pretty well now. Pain mess mess up an elderly mind and they never really recover from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 8, 2017 sorry to hear this, prayers & vibes sent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Kzoo said: At times it was pretty unbearable for him. They have it managed pretty well now. Pain mess mess up an elderly mind and they never really recover from it. I don't make a lot of noise when I suffer. They ask me on a scale of 1 to 10 how bad my pain was. I told them 10. They gave me an injection and asked the same question and I gave them the same answer. The pain never subsided until after my surgery the next morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 8, 2017 Best wishes for your dad. It's good you're there for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 8, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 8, 2017 Sorry. Hope all goes well with your Dad. I went through a lot of stuff with my parents, too. I think I know a little of what you are going through. I used to know my mother's doctors a lot better than she did. On the positive side, 95 is amazing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 8, 2017 Prayers going out for your dad..and family. This is such a hard time for you all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 8, 2017 Sorry to hear about your dad. Hope the surgery and recovery goes well. We'll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 8, 2017 Prayers for you and your dad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted May 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 8, 2017 Sorry to hear this and hope the surgery goes as well as possible. We went through similar things with my Dad a number of times and even though there is not much you can do to really "help" just being there helps a lot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 8, 2017 Prayers for your dad. Hope he comes through it well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 8, 2017 So sorry for Dad and you. He's lucky to have you by his side - hope all goes well for him, you are both in my thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 8, 2017 Share #17 Posted May 8, 2017 Holding you in the Light. Wishing you peace and patience and your dad healthful rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted May 8, 2017 Share #18 Posted May 8, 2017 sorry to hear about your dad. Just be happy that medicine in our day is much better then back when he was a kid We are wishing your dad a great operation and a speedy recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 8, 2017 Share #19 Posted May 8, 2017 Wow. Hope he heals quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted May 8, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 8, 2017 My friend, I'm very sorry. Having visited both my dads at their separate hospitals today, I know some of what you're going through, as well as some of the rehab process. My thoughts and prayers be with you and your family. And PM me, we really should get together for a beer some weekend --if you can't make it this way, I'm sure I could meet you at Bell's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 8, 2017 Share #21 Posted May 8, 2017 My grandfather just turned 96. He's in decent health. I appreciate the time I spend with him when I see him, knowing every time might be the last. 96 is a decent life. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted May 8, 2017 8 hours ago, Honey Badger said: My friend, I'm very sorry. Having visited both my dads at their separate hospitals today, I know some of what you're going through, as well as some of the rehab process. My thoughts and prayers be with you and your family. And PM me, we really should get together for a beer some weekend --if you can't make it this way, I'm sure I could meet you at Bell's. I was thinking of you yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted May 8, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 8, 2017 Sorry about the fall - I hope the surgery is successful and he rebounds quickly. I'm sure he is glad you were there with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 8, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 8, 2017 Wow, I am sorry you have to go through this, I know he has to be really glad that you and the family are around to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 8, 2017 DAmn, sorry to hear this brother. Prayers for you and your family. Healing for pops, strength for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #26 Posted May 8, 2017 Sending best wishes your way. I hope his bones are strong enough to hold the artificial replacement! Medical progress in motility-related procedures gets better every year. Hopefully they'll be able to meet your dad's needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #27 Posted May 8, 2017 17 minutes ago, MickinMD said: Sending best wishes your way. I hope his bones are strong enough to hold the artificial replacement! Medical progress in motility-related procedures gets better every year. Hopefully they'll be able to meet your dad's needs. I was thinking this too. How is your dad doing, Kzoo? I hope the people are treating him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted May 8, 2017 Update- no change. They are still planning on surgery tomorrow but I'm not sure it's actually been scheduled yet. He's had a pain free day- better living through chemicals. He's never had a soft bone issue. He turned 95 a month ago and this is his first ever broken bone. He's had his share of falls but has always walked away from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #29 Posted May 8, 2017 Show your dad as much love as you can. Mortality rates for hip surgery over age fifty are scary. I pray he does well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted May 8, 2017 Share #30 Posted May 8, 2017 How is he doing mentally/emotionally? That can make a big difference. I hope he's ok in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 9, 2017 Share #31 Posted May 9, 2017 How is he today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #32 Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, Airehead said: How is he today He had a good pain free day. His surgery is tomorrow. There's been an important change of plan. They can't do a replacement socket. Not enough undamaged bone to attach it to. They have to put the puzzle pieces together and back it up with a screen to hold it together to heal. This will be a major operation for his age. They plan on having a trama team on standby and an opening in ICU for recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #33 Posted May 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Kzoo said: This will be a major operation for his age. They plan on having a trama team on standby and an opening in ICU for recovery. This is what I was worried about. Give him lots of hugs and prayers, he is going to need them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #34 Posted May 9, 2017 Sorry to hear this. sending best wishes for you both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 9, 2017 Share #35 Posted May 9, 2017 Sending vibes to your dad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #36 Posted May 9, 2017 Good luck Kzoo. Good luck to your dad too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 9, 2017 Share #37 Posted May 9, 2017 I like that he is more pain free and do not like the surgical complications. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Share #38 Posted May 9, 2017 I hope it goes well today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted May 9, 2017 Share #39 Posted May 9, 2017 Fingers crossed - hoping for a good outcome. I know it will be a hard day, for him and for you - be strong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 9, 2017 Share #40 Posted May 9, 2017 Thinking of you and your Dad today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #41 Posted May 9, 2017 Good luck to you all. Healing vibes to your Dad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted May 9, 2017 Share #42 Posted May 9, 2017 Prayers and vibes sent your way. I know this is a traumatic injury for someone who is 95. My great aunt broke her hip at 91. Not to the degree your dad did, but she was using a walker and flew from Seattle to visit us 6 months later on her own! Lived to be 104. You just never know... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted May 9, 2017 Share #43 Posted May 9, 2017 Prayers and good vibes sent to him and all who care about him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #44 Posted May 9, 2017 Really sorry to hear this Kazaboo. My old man is 85 in August and likes to drink. I am afraid it's only a matter of time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 9, 2017 Share #45 Posted May 9, 2017 Any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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