Pray--I broke my knee and have to have surgery

[shalanna]

Brief post begging for ongoing prayers and positive energy. I fell in the parking lot this afternoon around three and landed on my kneecap--put your elbow down on the table and you'll see where all my weight landed, except on my knee. I heard a crack, just like when Hank Aaron hits a homer. I felt the kneecap separate, just like when you take your Hostess Cupcake and whack it down the icing line with a machete. The 911 EMTs took me to the E.R., where they X-rayed it and then solemnly informed me that they'd called an orthopedic surgeon. I protested, and they said if I wanna walk again, I'll have surgery. I really don't like going under a general!

And it hurts. Have leg in immobilizer and it's straight out. When I have to go potty, hubby has to lift the leg straight out and I hop onto the crutches and go slowly. Very slowly. I don't have any way to do anything if I just lie here. Unfair!! I protest!!

More later. I'd better lie back. **sigh**

Comments

[dsgood.livejournal.com]

Industrial strength good thoughts on the way!

[t-jay.livejournal.com]

Yikes! I'm definitely keeping you in prayer!

[nycshelly.livejournal.com]

Ouch. Good luck with the surgery and my wishes for a speedy recovery.

[bettybaker.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness gracious! Good Lord! Is there anything we can do in LJ-Land to make your ordeal more pleasant?

[newport2newport.livejournal.com]

You're in my prayers. I know you want to be up and about, but do try to let your husband take care of you for now. That's what 'husband' means, right?

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your accident!

Best thoughts and wishes for you!

[ogre-san.livejournal.com]

Good luck and good vibes.

[jmprince.livejournal.com]

You're definitely in my thoughts. I'm so sorry.
But, the good news is, orthopaedic surgery has come a long way, and physical therapy works wonders!

[samhenderson.livejournal.com]

Oh NO! That sounds painful!
I hope you get the best surgeon of all and recover quickly.
(goes to put you on prayer chain)

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's awful. Heal fast! *hugs*

[green-knight.livejournal.com]

Hope you're back on your feet soon. Healing vibes coming your way.

[coneycat.livejournal.com]

Oh God love you--ow ow ow! Positive thoughts coming your way, I hope you have an uncomplicated surgery and recovery. Dang!

[frost-light.livejournal.com]

Praying for a full and speedy recovery for you.

[abbie-normal.livejournal.com]

well, crap, lady! have a regional anesthetic--a subarachnoid block. that'll numb you from the waist down, and they can give you enough sedation that you really don't care what they do! you'll still be breathing on your own, it puts less stress on the heart, and it will give you some pain-free time after they are done, if they time it right.

been there, done that, had the SAB. (that as an anesthesia professional. i've been passing gas for 32 years, now...and i'd opt for the subarachnoid block if i could.)

be well, quickly!

[pnew8.livejournal.com]

Positive thoughts going your way!

Your knee

[dennismhavens.livejournal.com]

Thoughts and prayers heading your way! Am so sorry this happened to you. Let me know if there's ANYTHING I can do to make your ordeal a little more bearable.

[redaxe.livejournal.com]

Owie! Sympathy and prayers for a quick and easy recovery!

(And surely you meant either "hit" or "Carlos Beltran"? :-)

[funnelwebkitten.livejournal.com]

good good, you look after yourself hon, and take it nice and slowly!

[raecarson.livejournal.com]

Holy cow! I'm so sorry to hear!

Definitely prayers and good thoughts are with you. I'm sure the surgery will go swimmingly.

[onyxblue1.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness! Good luck with it and take care of yourself!

[afraclose.livejournal.com]

Ack! I will send good thoughts and cross my magic fingers that you mend quickly and will little pain.

[pippit.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh!

I hope you get better soon!

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

Oh, no! I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I hope it heals quickly and that it stops hurting.

[burningofroissy.livejournal.com]

Owwwwww.

I hope the surgery goes well and that you're back on your feet soon.

[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

You poor thing! Thinking good thoughts for a swift recovery!