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
Hoping for the best for both of you!
EG.
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