On Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:18:58 -0600, Wink Wink Nudge Nudge
<Wink@Nudgenot.com> wrote:
>On Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:40:02 -0600, 'YoYo' <abmea_YoYo@hotmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:30:42 -0600, Old Geek
>><eldergeekenator@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 07 Nov 2017 06:29:14 -0600, 'YoYo' <abmea_YoYo@hotmail.com>
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>>It's not that I don't have the time... it's just that I don't have the
>>>>inclination at the moment.
>>>>
>>>>As you all know from my previous messages here, Ms. YoYo has had (for
>>>>over fifty years now) a progressive, physically disabling disease that
>>>>has left her pretty much wheelchair bound.
>>>>
>>>>About a month ago, as I boasted here, I was able to put enough pieces
>>>>together so that we could go out, using a handicap conversion van that
>>>>I purchased.
>>>>
>>>>Sadly, last Wednesday, while transferring from commode back to the
>>>>wheelchair, Ms. YoYo lost her grip and went down. Ususally these falls
>>>>are somewhat insignificant, other than having to call EMTs to pick her
>>>>up and put her butt wherever she was aiming in the first place. But
>>>>not this time.
>>>>
>>>>Sadly, she broke both (yes, that means two!) femur bones, just above
>>>>the knee. She is now non-weight-bearing for at least six weeks and
>>>>then, if all goes well, gets to rehab already-atrophied muscles to be
>>>>usable (or not, as the case may be).
>>>>
>>>>Therefore, I hereby take an unlimited leave of absense from this
>>>>group, at least until my spirits are raised enough that I feel like
>>>>doing anything other that sitting in the extended care facility with
>>>>her or in a corner, by myself, at home.
>>>>
>>>>I am very sorry.
>>>>
>>>>If someone wants to take over the MRTY Heirloom postings, have at
>>>>it... if you need the rars and pars, let me know and we can work
>>>>something out to get them to you.
>>>>
>>>>My best to you all!
>>>>
>>>>YoYo
>>>
>>>Really sorry to hear that YoYo. Hopefully the Mrs heals and is able to
>>>gain her strength back.
>>>If I can do anything for you, just shout.
>>>
>>>Perhaps when I finish the repost of 'That Couple' I can pick up where
>>>you left off on the reposting of the Marty videos.
>>>Keep us posted as best you can.
>>>
>>>EG.
>>
>>
>>Update #1:
>>
>>a) I just posted five more Mrty clips... enjoy!
>>
>>b) tomorrow Ms. YoYo goes for her first set of x-rays since those at
>>the ER on November 1st.We are hoping for some good news -- like she is
>>healing normally and that she can put some (at least minimal) weight
>>on her legs and bend her knees in two or three weeks. Meanwhile, she
>>is getting pretty tired of both having to take Norco for the pain and
>>having to use the helicopter (Hoyer lift) to get in and out of bed.
>>
>>c) and I am getting used to being with her at the facility five or
>>more hours each day. Thank goodness she is only about five miles or so
>>from home and I can come home for a nap each day after lunch. This
>>waking up at 4 each morning, worrying, and not getting to bed till
>>about 10 at night requires a healthy nap, and I do that very well
>>these days!
>>
>>Best to all, and thanks for your thoughts, prayers and/or good vibes!
>>
>>YoYo
>
>In my thoughts YoYo
>
>WwNn
Wishing you and the Mrs. all the best
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