On Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:17:05 -0700, harrypitts <noone@anarchyltd.com>
wrote:
>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
Fingers crossed for the upcoming X-Ray. Have you both in my thoughts
daily.
I know exactly what she means about Norco.
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