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Continue to make progress, little by little and day by day, had my stitches (staples) taken out the other day , district nurse with a pair of wire snips made it a painful experience:bang:, but it's a good clean ,pink, healthy operation scar. Had a setback the other day, my right calf muscles started to tighten, called the GP, who sent me for a ultrasound scan, consequently they found a blood clot at the top of my thigh, so now on warfarin, so need to be extra careful not to cut myself. Although its been a setback, and knocked me for six more mentally than physically, my cup is usually half full, I'm back thinking positively, and doing exactly what the physios are suggesting .
This morning had my first proper bath since my injury, absolute ,decadent ,luxurious bliss, after the bath a bacon sandwich and a mug of tea, life doesn't get much better
This morning had my first proper bath since my injury, absolute ,decadent ,luxurious bliss, after the bath a bacon sandwich and a mug of tea, life doesn't get much better
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7 weeks on from the accident, and continue to make progress, last week went from using a zimmer frame to crutches, may not seem much, but it results in a lot more mobility for me, also, I'm can drive my car for the first time, only allowed a few minutes each day for now, but the wonderful feeling of a bit of Independence this gives you you can't put a price on, being able to pop down the library or the shops without relying on others is great. And being able to whizz around Sainsburys on one of their electric buggies is a real treat
Starting to think about taking a few snaps again after not using the camera since the accident, I think when you are on a cocktail of different drugs, severely limited mobility it doesn't kind of go with thinking through a photoshoot. Anyway, my mobility has increased although it will be around another 6 weeks before I'm totally mobile, the amount of medication I take has reduced dramatically, so apart from the Warfarin, I've managed to dump the painkillers and sleeping tablets, consequently my brain is not so fuzzy wuzzy, hopefully more amenable to some creative photography (stop sniggering at the back)
So all in all, not doing too badly
Starting to think about taking a few snaps again after not using the camera since the accident, I think when you are on a cocktail of different drugs, severely limited mobility it doesn't kind of go with thinking through a photoshoot. Anyway, my mobility has increased although it will be around another 6 weeks before I'm totally mobile, the amount of medication I take has reduced dramatically, so apart from the Warfarin, I've managed to dump the painkillers and sleeping tablets, consequently my brain is not so fuzzy wuzzy, hopefully more amenable to some creative photography (stop sniggering at the back)
So all in all, not doing too badly
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Not bad at all Les. ...my now old mum broke here pelvis in her twenties, thrown from a horse onto a granite slab, shatter!! ... so fifties ish medical care I guess, but compared to you she was in full traction for six months, then she went home to rehabilitate.
Daft thought, but who'd have thought you where better breaking it now than you would have been as a young man!
Daft thought, but who'd have thought you where better breaking it now than you would have been as a young man!
7 weeks on from the accident, and continue to make progress, last week went from using a zimmer frame to crutches, may not seem much, but it results in a lot more mobility for me, also, I'm can drive my car for the first time, only allowed a few minutes each day for now, but the wonderful feeling of a bit of Independence this gives you you can't put a price on, being able to pop down the library or the shops without relying on others is great. And being able to whizz around Sainsburys on one of their electric buggies is a real treat
Starting to think about taking a few snaps again after not using the camera since the accident, I think when you are on a cocktail of different drugs, severely limited mobility it doesn't kind of go with thinking through a photoshoot. Anyway, my mobility has increased although it will be around another 6 weeks before I'm totally mobile, the amount of medication I take has reduced dramatically, so apart from the Warfarin, I've managed to dump the painkillers and sleeping tablets, consequently my brain is not so fuzzy wuzzy, hopefully more amenable to some creative photography (stop sniggering at the back)
So all in all, not doing too badly
Glad to hear of your continued progress Les.
Take it slowly and I'm sure you will be back on your scooter soon.
Just got back from specialist who has put me down for a knee replacement, so guess I'm going to have a down period also but not as serious as your's.
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So sorry to hear about this, and no criticism from me Les, I've been there and done stupid things, just been lucky enough to have got away with it, damn bad luck that you didnt. Hope the recovery goes real well and is quick. Its good to read that your getting mobile again, keep up the good work, and no more climbing 
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Continue to make progress, little by little and day by day, had my stitches (staples) taken out the other day , district nurse with a pair of wire snips made it a painful experience:bang:, but it's a good clean ,pink, healthy operation scar. Had a setback the other day, my right calf muscles started to tighten, called the GP, who sent me for a ultrasound scan, consequently they found a blood clot at the top of my thigh, so now on warfarin, so need to be extra careful not to cut myself. Although its been a setback, and knocked me for six more mentally than physically, my cup is usually half full, I'm back thinking positively, and doing exactly what the physios are suggesting .
This morning had my first proper bath since my injury, absolute ,decadent ,luxurious bliss, after the bath a bacon sandwich and a mug of tea, life doesn't get much better
apologies for the late comment to this thread - I remember only too well that first bath after 8 weeks with both legs in plaster up to the knees.......
Was awesome.
Never ever ever has a bath felt so nice. I could have bathed in a manky cattle trough and it would have been lovely. Here's hoping to a full recovery.
Edit: Oh and a cracking "special" title.....
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Not bad at all Les. ...my now old mum broke here pelvis in her twenties, thrown from a horse onto a granite slab, shatter!! ... so fifties ish medical care I guess, but compared to you she was in full traction for six months, then she went home to rehabilitate.
Daft thought, but who'd have thought you where better breaking it now than you would have been as a young man!
That sounds horrendous, a couple of weeks without any mobility is bad enough, but 6 months
Good luck Ken, and don't forget to do exactly what the physios tell you
So sorry to hear about this, and no criticism from me Les, I've been there and done stupid things, just been lucky enough to have got away with it, damn bad luck that you didn't. Hope the recovery goes real well and is quick. Its good to read that your getting mobile again, keep up the good work, and no more climbing
I think most of us have done stupid things, fortunately most of us get away with it most of the time, I didn't this time, but it has made me a bit more cautious and reflective.
apologies for the late comment to this thread - I remember only too well that first bath after 8 weeks with both legs in plaster up to the knees.......
Was awesome. Never ever ever has a bath felt so nice. I could have bathed in a manky cattle trough and it would have been lovely.
Here's hoping to a full recovery.
Edit: Oh and a cracking "special" title.....
First bath is absolute bliss isn't it
And the 'special' title reflects TP's typical irreverence
Good luck Ken, and don't forget to do exactly what the physios tell you
I will Les. In fact I won't have any option but to do so. One of my Daughters is a physio and, although she is in Oz, she will grill me to check I'm following orders.
Why is it when you are young you have to do what your parents tell you, but when you are an adult it seems you have to do what your kids tell you.
Op won't be for about 3 or 4 months so will be laid up as the spring/summer weather comes upon us
Keep up the progress.
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3 months down the line, and I think I can see light at the end of the tunnel, am able to walk unaided now, I say walk, it's more of a waddle, and not very far at the moment, but at least it shows my pelvis has knitted back together.
Small achievements take on a whole new dimension, like I managed to walk over the fields the other Sunday to the Newsagent with the dogs (around a mile), although using sticks, I was well chuffed, to be able to go back to what was routine previously.
Similarly, now able to drive a bit further, and next week will be driving up't North (70 miles) to see my folk, first time in 3 months, although they have all been down to see me.
Had an outpatient appointment with Consultant yesterday, reviewed the X-rays (not a pretty sight), and my pelvis is holding together very well, so he is well pleased with my progress.
So all in all, mostly positive, it's been a difficult and painful period, but what's most important for me, is that I'm now reclaiming my life back.
Small achievements take on a whole new dimension, like I managed to walk over the fields the other Sunday to the Newsagent with the dogs (around a mile), although using sticks, I was well chuffed, to be able to go back to what was routine previously.
Similarly, now able to drive a bit further, and next week will be driving up't North (70 miles) to see my folk, first time in 3 months, although they have all been down to see me.
Had an outpatient appointment with Consultant yesterday, reviewed the X-rays (not a pretty sight), and my pelvis is holding together very well, so he is well pleased with my progress.
So all in all, mostly positive, it's been a difficult and painful period, but what's most important for me, is that I'm now reclaiming my life back.
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Nice to hear Les. Leaps and bounds of improvement from now on then Id guess. Do they say with work you could back to 100% mobility?
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Happy Lez that's great news and good luck with the drive
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Glad to see your back on the mend Les
I bet your little dog Jack has missed all the out and about stuff on your photography trips etc
I bet your little dog Jack has missed all the out and about stuff on your photography trips etc
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Continue to make progress, 4 months or so down the line, can walk unaided reasonably comfortably, but because I'm still walking like John Wayne, I use one walking stick to stop me looking a complete prat.
But walk the dogs each day, around 4 miles a day, bit slower than before the mishap-but I get there
Had my first spin on my scooter today (absolute bliss) as I've now got enough strength in my right leg to kick start it (it's a 1964 model hence no starter button), the only time I think I might struggle is if I stall the scooter, normally if this happens, you stretch your right leg back (while still on machine) and kick start, with your left leg on the ground. I don't think I've yet got that agility or flexibility to be able to do it, so I'll need to stop, dismount and kick start it while it's on the stand.
But walk the dogs each day, around 4 miles a day, bit slower than before the mishap-but I get there
Had my first spin on my scooter today (absolute bliss) as I've now got enough strength in my right leg to kick start it (it's a 1964 model hence no starter button), the only time I think I might struggle is if I stall the scooter, normally if this happens, you stretch your right leg back (while still on machine) and kick start, with your left leg on the ground. I don't think I've yet got that agility or flexibility to be able to do it, so I'll need to stop, dismount and kick start it while it's on the stand.
Glad to hear you're still progressing. Take it steady and you will get there. At least you have the warm weather to enjoy now.
I'm still waiting for my knee replacement and suspect I shall miss much of the summer this year. Still worth it in the end.
Take care,
Ken
I'm still waiting for my knee replacement and suspect I shall miss much of the summer this year. Still worth it in the end.
Take care,
Ken
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Well a year on, and I've totally reclaimed my life back, doing everything I did before the accident, I reckon I'm around 95% fit, I know I'll never be able to climb any of Yorkshires 3 peaks again, but I've done that so many times, it's no hardship, and bending down to tie my right shoelace results in a few grunts and groans, but manageable.
My cup is generally half full, so I've continued to be positive about my progress, and the way I look at it, I've managed 60 years without any major mishap (more through good luck than good fortune), plus, I realise if I happened to land on my head, I could have been dead , or on my back, I could have ended up in a wheelchair, so although my pelvis was a right mash-up, I was fixable.
And sometimes we take our hobbies so lightly, it made me realise just how important photography is . The first time I was able to hobble (on my zimmer frame) and sit on a bench next to the river and just snap away at gulls, ducks, pigeons etc, was pure pleasure, you just couldn't put a price on it.
And I've managed to climb (a well secured) ladder again
So thanks for those kind words everyone, particularly the encouragement, it is genuinely appreciated.
My cup is generally half full, so I've continued to be positive about my progress, and the way I look at it, I've managed 60 years without any major mishap (more through good luck than good fortune), plus, I realise if I happened to land on my head, I could have been dead , or on my back, I could have ended up in a wheelchair, so although my pelvis was a right mash-up, I was fixable.
And sometimes we take our hobbies so lightly, it made me realise just how important photography is . The first time I was able to hobble (on my zimmer frame) and sit on a bench next to the river and just snap away at gulls, ducks, pigeons etc, was pure pleasure, you just couldn't put a price on it.
And I've managed to climb (a well secured) ladder again
So thanks for those kind words everyone, particularly the encouragement, it is genuinely appreciated.
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Well a year on, and I've totally reclaimed my life back, doing everything I did before the accident, I reckon I'm around 95% fit, I know I'll never be able to climb any of Yorkshires 3 peaks again, but I've done that so many times, it's no hardship, and bending down to tie my right shoelace results in a few grunts and groans, but manageable.
My cup is generally half full, so I've continued to be positive about my progress, and the way I look at it, I've managed 60 years without any major mishap (more through good luck than good fortune), plus, I realise if I happened to land on my head, I could have been dead , or on my back, I could have ended up in a wheelchair, so although my pelvis was a right mash-up, I was fixable.
And sometimes we take our hobbies so lightly, it made me realise just how important photography is . The first time I was able to hobble (on my zimmer frame) and sit on a bench next to the river and just snap away at gulls, ducks, pigeons etc, was pure pleasure, you just couldn't put a price on it.
And I've managed to climb (a well secured) ladder again
So thanks for those kind words everyone, particularly the encouragement, it is genuinely appreciated.
sounds familiar to a point.. so many things got me frustrated after a year, but now 2 years 3 months... both legs and ankles, I accept that some things will be awkward...
I maybe teaching you to suck eggs, but splash out on a top end pair of hiking/mountain boots... I have a couple of pairs of Meindl's .. and yes £150 a pair but they give the ankle support, great grip and fully waterproof, as tested in conwall , when i went walking into the middle of a stream (about "6 deep over the rocks) to take pics... Jeans were slightly less waterproof..
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I live in the same Town as Les and know him well and have seen him a good few times during all this trauma he has had
it is great to see him back out and getting about again Albeit limping - which is so much better than how things could of been - and we have enjoyed a good few trips out and it is great to watch the master Landscaper at work a bit more soon
he has remained positive through out this whole period and I take my hat off to you Les - a lot of people would of sat down and given up
I have enjoyed a number of 'Coffee mornings' down at his house chatting about our favourite hobby 'photography' and of course putting the World to rights
so well done fella and look forward to our next 'Coffee morning'
(managed to get my stuck filter off last night) after a right old tussle LOL
anyway it is so nice to see you back to pretty much your normal self and will see you soon
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I live in the same Town as Les and know him well and have seen him a good few times during all this trauma he has had
it is great to see him back out and getting about again Albeit limping - which is so much better than how things could of been - and we have enjoyed a good few trips out and it is great to watch the master Landscaper at work a bit more soon
he has remained positive through out this whole period and I take my hat off to you Les - a lot of people would of sat down and given up
I have enjoyed a number of 'Coffee mornings' down at his house chatting about our favourite hobby 'photography' and of course putting the World to rights
so well done fella and look forward to our next 'Coffee morning'
(managed to get my stuck filter off last night) after a right old tussle LOL
anyway it is so nice to see you back to pretty much your normal self and will see you soon
Chris
Glad to hear that you are fully recovered.
You have the right attitude about the cup being half full. I always say there are those worse off than me and am thankful for what I still have
Just wish my darn knee would recover quicker, but I know it will get there.
Take care and keep off the ladders
Ken
You have the right attitude about the cup being half full. I always say there are those worse off than me and am thankful for what I still have
Just wish my darn knee would recover quicker, but I know it will get there.
Take care and keep off the ladders
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Very glad to hear you're recovering well, Les.
Cup 1/2 full or 1/2 empty? As an engineerin/logical type, I can tell you that you cup is merely twice the required capacity!
As a recovering sicko (and, boy was I sick!) myself, I can well appreciate how much a return to the hooby means, although my surrender of the driving license has somewhat reduced my access to the wider world, so my indulgences have been more in the way of satisfying my GAS rather than using what I've already got!
Shoelaces? During my illness I got into the habit of lifting my foot onto a chair seat to bring the laces up to a better level and I continue to do so, despite now being able to balance well enough to do the bending over thing again. As you say, the bending is getting noisy - both from the bones creaking and the resulting squeaks and curses the discomfort elicits.
Hope you and Chris manage to meet up for a coffee session and even (god forbid) get out into the wilds (near vehicular access for a while) and take a photograph or 2!
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Cup 1/2 full or 1/2 empty? As an engineerin/logical type, I can tell you that you cup is merely twice the required capacity!
As a recovering sicko (and, boy was I sick!) myself, I can well appreciate how much a return to the hooby means, although my surrender of the driving license has somewhat reduced my access to the wider world, so my indulgences have been more in the way of satisfying my GAS rather than using what I've already got!
Shoelaces? During my illness I got into the habit of lifting my foot onto a chair seat to bring the laces up to a better level and I continue to do so, despite now being able to balance well enough to do the bending over thing again. As you say, the bending is getting noisy - both from the bones creaking and the resulting squeaks and curses the discomfort elicits.
Hope you and Chris manage to meet up for a coffee session and even (god forbid) get out into the wilds (near vehicular access for a while) and take a photograph or 2!
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