UglyBob Posted November 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 30, 2017 My 85 year old FIL fell last night and broke his hip. He's going into surgery now. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted November 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 30, 2017 So sorry to hear. Hope he has a speedy recovery and can be kept comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 30, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 30, 2017 prayers & vibes sent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 30, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 30, 2017 Praying for him, that's risky surgery at that age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted November 30, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 30, 2017 Prayers and hugs to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 30, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 30, 2017 Sending prayers up for your father and the surgical team and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 30, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 30, 2017 Sorry to hear, vibes sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted November 30, 2017 Shoot, sorry to hear that. Is he pretty healthy otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted November 30, 2017 It looks like they are going to do a partial hip replacement--just the ball. He's in pretty good shape for 85, so no problems are expected. Still, I can't help but worry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted November 30, 2017 Share #10 Posted November 30, 2017 Sorry to hear this - hoping for a positive outcome. My best to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted November 30, 2017 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 30, 2017 Share #12 Posted November 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, UglyBob said: It looks like they are going to do a partial hip replacement--just the ball. He's in pretty good shape for 85, so no problems are expected. Still, I can't help but worry. This is a good outcome, maybe he had some previous deterioration to the hip anyway. Strong at 85 is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted November 30, 2017 Share #13 Posted November 30, 2017 Being in good shape before will make a difference...91 year old had her hip replaced last year..was doing great. At another appointment she fell on a marble floor and fractured her pelvis..on the same hip..she is back strolling around with her cane...So he has lots of good going for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted November 30, 2017 Share #14 Posted November 30, 2017 Good thoughts for a quick and full recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted November 30, 2017 Share #15 Posted November 30, 2017 Hope he has a good surgeon. Strong recovery to your FIL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UglyBob Posted November 30, 2017 Author Popular Post Share #16 Posted November 30, 2017 He's out of surgery and everything went well. Now comes the road to recovery. Thanks to everyone for the prayers and good vibes. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 30, 2017 Share #17 Posted November 30, 2017 13 minutes ago, UglyBob said: He's out of surgery and everything went well. Now comes the road to recovery. Thanks to everyone for the prayers and good vibes. Will he hit on the nurses? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted November 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Will he hit on the nurses? Only if he wants to get hit by my mother in law. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 30, 2017 Share #19 Posted November 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, UglyBob said: Only if he wants to get hit by my mother in law. She would hit someone just out of surgery? Well I don't care who you are, that is mean. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted December 1, 2017 Finally home from the hospital for the night. He came through everything fine and is back in his room. They are saying he should be in the hospital 3 to 5 days, and with then go to a rehab facility. I believe they will be sending him to the one right across the street from where they live, so my MIL will be able to go any time she wants. Again, thanks to everyone for their support. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted December 1, 2017 Share #21 Posted December 1, 2017 59 minutes ago, UglyBob said: Finally home from the hospital for the night. He came through everything fine and is back in his room. They are saying he should be in the hospital 3 to 5 days, and with then go to a rehab facility. I believe they will be sending him to the one right across the street from where they live, so my MIL will be able to go any time she wants. Again, thanks to everyone for their support. Good news UB. Sorry for the stress you and MrsUB have been through. Very best to your FIL and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted December 1, 2017 Share #22 Posted December 1, 2017 Stil sending prayers and good wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted December 1, 2017 Share #23 Posted December 1, 2017 Prayers for a speedy and full recovery Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted December 1, 2017 Share #24 Posted December 1, 2017 How are things this morning @UglyBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadiejorge Posted December 1, 2017 Share #25 Posted December 1, 2017 Sorry to hear. Hope he recovers well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted December 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, Airehead said: How are things this morning @UglyBob I haven't heard anything yet this morning. He was in a lot of pain last night, but they're managing it. I have to give some big kudos to the place they live. A couple of years ago, they moved into a independent living facility that's quite nice. They do a lot of education for the residents. Not too long ago they had someone talk about falls and how to minimize injury when it happens. When I talked to FIL before he went in to surgery yesterday, he told me how he remembered what he was taught, pulling his forearms up in front to protect himself instead of putting his hands out and possibly breaking his wrists. He was also able to hit a button to alert the staff. They had a nurse present almost immediately, and the fire department in under five minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted December 1, 2017 Share #27 Posted December 1, 2017 Training is valuable in life! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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