My Dad broke his hip - The Firearms Forum

greeker375 · 03-09-2009, 04:41 PM

Hi All

My Dad fell Saturday night and broke his hip. It turned out to be a triple fracture. Rescue took him to the wrong hospital, “wrong” being contrary to where his Medical Instructions notified the people at the facility where he lives to send him. When I got to the "wrong" I immediately put everyone on MY PAGE and got him transported to the right place, but, the bottom line was he was without pain med’s of any type for 5-6 hours.

By 6 am Sunday he was settled in and doing fine. I ran home got 3 quick hrs, showered and went back. I was exhausted as I had gotten up at 4 am Saturday and worked for my Lions Club from 7 am Sat to 7:30 pm Sat at which time I got "THE" call and had to go 60 miles to where he was from where I was.

This morning my sister and I spoke with a group of Dr's, made the decision to rplace the hip and about 10 am he underwent full hip replacement surgery and came out well. My biggest fear was being 93 yrs old, that he might not be able to take it. But, so far so good. I’m pooped and my legs are killing me, but, not complaining. It looks like he’ll be transported to a Rehab place in a few days and we’ll take it from there.

For now all the prayers and blessing have worked just fine and if anyone out there would care to send a few more, we'll take them as he really isn't out of the woods just yet.

TranterUK · 03-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Sorry to read about your Dads fall. It must have been distressing, especially at his age. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

358 winchester · 03-09-2009, 05:17 PM

Mike, as I said on the other forum you know how to reach me if you need us. prayers sent
Ron & Carla

Lori Mick · 03-09-2009, 05:21 PM

Lots of Prayers sent! And how about some hugs too!

Lori

gdmoody · 03-09-2009, 05:26 PM

My prayers are with you. I went through the broken hip thing with my 93 year old Mother-in-law last month. I am sorry to say that she didn't survive two weeks after her surgery. I pray that your Father does better.

Pistolenschutze · 03-09-2009, 06:01 PM

Really sorry to hear of your dad's misfortune, Greek. I know I join all of us here on TFF in wishing him Godspeed and a quick recovery.

Shooter45 · 03-09-2009, 06:05 PM

Prayers sent from here.

A lot of these old timers are tougher than a bus station steak so hopefully he will heal up fast.

Marlin · 03-09-2009, 07:13 PM

Ditto, Shooter45.

Prayers offered up from here, Mike. May He wrap His healing arms around your Dad.

glocknut · 03-09-2009, 07:16 PM

Prayer sent Greeker375 !

mike
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RunningOnMT · 03-09-2009, 07:18 PM

You and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers.

SARG · 03-09-2009, 07:21 PM

I'm a newbie around here but I can empathize with your situation. Take the time to "take care of yourself".

greeker375 · 03-09-2009, 08:04 PM

Hey Guys

I can't tell you how comforting it is to just pour out your feelings to a fraternity of people who wish you nothing but good feelings and our Lords Blessings. That is what the gun fraternity is - FAMILY!

Let me say I appreciate all the prayers, good and kind suggestions and "Blatent Facts" regarding longevity - both long and short. Some might say spending all that money is a waste, but, we elieve in the dignity of man. No person should be told we are not going to TRY and make your quality of life better - regardless the fact that chances are you won't last 6-9 months. Our father has paid his dues and deserves what little dignity is left for him. We are under no illusions what the future holds, but, we will enjoy him as long as we have him!

Thank you all for your kindnesses and Prayers.

jacksonco · 03-10-2009, 11:02 AM

Hang in there Greeker! It sounds to me that you are handling everything as best possible. I wish a speedy recovery for your father and also for your self because times like this can be very hard on your well being also. Take care.

durk · 03-10-2009, 11:21 AM

Prayers sent.

pinecone70 · 03-10-2009, 11:27 AM

Best wishes to you and your dad, getting through the recovery takes extra time at that age. I will say a prayer for all of you.

SaddleSarge · 03-10-2009, 11:29 AM

Prayers here too all the way around. It's good to know folks still take care of family, even when it isn't easy. We don't see enough of that these days. Prayers comin' your way for you, your family, AND your Pop.

artabr · 03-10-2009, 11:47 AM

Prayers sent Greeker. My Pop went through the same thing a couple of years ago at 85. He's in better health than me now. No Joke.

Best wishes to your Pop and his family.

Art

rosierita · 03-10-2009, 12:00 PM

consider a prayer sent mike.

i've known several to have hip replacement & come through it just fine. my great aunt is either 95 or 96 & going to have a birthday in may... she had a hip replacement a couple yrs ago, i believe it was... so hang in there. (((hugs)))

mrkirker · 03-10-2009, 12:01 PM

It's gotta be stressful for the BOTH of you. Remember to take care of yourself, as well!

4EvrLearning · 03-10-2009, 05:06 PM

Hi, greeker: I'm new here and we've not "met" but that's ok...concerns about elderly parents are understood and shared by all. I pray along with you and everyone else here that the coming days, weeks and months will show nothing but improvement for your Dad. He's obviously raised a good son...you all are blessed.

Marlin T · 03-10-2009, 10:18 PM

Prayers sent from over here.

Please keep us updated!

Vladimir · 03-10-2009, 11:03 PM

Prayers sent!

03-09-2009, 04:41 PM	#1
greeker375 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 211	My Dad broke his hip Hi All My Dad fell Saturday night and broke his hip. It turned out to be a triple fracture. Rescue took him to the wrong hospital, “wrong” being contrary to where his Medical Instructions notified the people at the facility where he lives to send him. When I got to the "wrong" I immediately put everyone on MY PAGE and got him transported to the right place, but, the bottom line was he was without pain med’s of any type for 5-6 hours. By 6 am Sunday he was settled in and doing fine. I ran home got 3 quick hrs, showered and went back. I was exhausted as I had gotten up at 4 am Saturday and worked for my Lions Club from 7 am Sat to 7:30 pm Sat at which time I got "THE" call and had to go 60 miles to where he was from where I was. This morning my sister and I spoke with a group of Dr's, made the decision to rplace the hip and about 10 am he underwent full hip replacement surgery and came out well. My biggest fear was being 93 yrs old, that he might not be able to take it. But, so far so good. I’m pooped and my legs are killing me, but, not complaining. It looks like he’ll be transported to a Rehab place in a few days and we’ll take it from there. For now all the prayers and blessing have worked just fine and if anyone out there would care to send a few more, we'll take them as he really isn't out of the woods just yet. __________________ eleftheria y thanatos -->

03-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#2
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: My Dad broke his hip Sorry to read about your Dads fall. It must have been distressing, especially at his age. I hope he has a speedy recovery. __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way!

03-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: My Dad broke his hip Mike, as I said on the other forum you know how to reach me if you need us. prayers sent Ron & Carla __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

03-09-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
Lori Mick Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stuck in Upstate NY for a while Posts: 2,374	Re: My Dad broke his hip Lots of Prayers sent! And how about some hugs too! Lori __________________ It's a Brand New Day! Make it an awesome one! "No one outside myself can rule me inwardly. Knowing this I become wholly free."

03-09-2009, 05:26 PM	#5
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,409	Re: My Dad broke his hip My prayers are with you. I went through the broken hip thing with my 93 year old Mother-in-law last month. I am sorry to say that she didn't survive two weeks after her surgery. I pray that your Father does better. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

03-09-2009, 06:01 PM	#6
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: My Dad broke his hip Really sorry to hear of your dad's misfortune, Greek. I know I join all of us here on TFF in wishing him Godspeed and a quick recovery. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

03-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#7
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: My Dad broke his hip Prayers sent from here. A lot of these old timers are tougher than a bus station steak so hopefully he will heal up fast.

03-09-2009, 07:13 PM	#8
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: My Dad broke his hip Ditto, Shooter45. Prayers offered up from here, Mike. May He wrap His healing arms around your Dad. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

03-09-2009, 07:16 PM	#9
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: My Dad broke his hip Prayer sent Greeker375 ! mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-09-2009, 07:18 PM	#10
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: My Dad broke his hip You and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers.

03-09-2009, 07:21 PM	#11
SARG V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 307	Re: My Dad broke his hip I'm a newbie around here but I can empathize with your situation. Take the time to "take care of yourself".

03-09-2009, 08:04 PM	#12
greeker375 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 211	Re: My Dad broke his hip Hey Guys I can't tell you how comforting it is to just pour out your feelings to a fraternity of people who wish you nothing but good feelings and our Lords Blessings. That is what the gun fraternity is - FAMILY! Let me say I appreciate all the prayers, good and kind suggestions and "Blatent Facts" regarding longevity - both long and short. Some might say spending all that money is a waste, but, we elieve in the dignity of man. No person should be told we are not going to TRY and make your quality of life better - regardless the fact that chances are you won't last 6-9 months. Our father has paid his dues and deserves what little dignity is left for him. We are under no illusions what the future holds, but, we will enjoy him as long as we have him! Thank you all for your kindnesses and Prayers. __________________ eleftheria y thanatos

03-10-2009, 11:02 AM	#13
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: My Dad broke his hip Hang in there Greeker! It sounds to me that you are handling everything as best possible. I wish a speedy recovery for your father and also for your self because times like this can be very hard on your well being also. Take care.

03-10-2009, 11:21 AM	#14
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: My Dad broke his hip Prayers sent. __________________ Durk

03-10-2009, 11:27 AM	#15
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: My Dad broke his hip Best wishes to you and your dad, getting through the recovery takes extra time at that age. I will say a prayer for all of you. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

03-10-2009, 11:29 AM	#16
SaddleSarge Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,025	Re: My Dad broke his hip Prayers here too all the way around. It's good to know folks still take care of family, even when it isn't easy. We don't see enough of that these days. Prayers comin' your way for you, your family, AND your Pop.

03-10-2009, 11:47 AM	#17
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: My Dad broke his hip Prayers sent Greeker. My Pop went through the same thing a couple of years ago at 85. He's in better health than me now. No Joke. Best wishes to your Pop and his family. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

03-10-2009, 12:00 PM	#18
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	Re: My Dad broke his hip consider a prayer sent mike. i've known several to have hip replacement & come through it just fine. my great aunt is either 95 or 96 & going to have a birthday in may... she had a hip replacement a couple yrs ago, i believe it was... so hang in there. (((hugs))) __________________

03-10-2009, 12:01 PM	#19
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: My Dad broke his hip It's gotta be stressful for the BOTH of you. Remember to take care of yourself, as well! __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

03-10-2009, 05:06 PM	#20
4EvrLearning Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,449	Re: My Dad broke his hip Hi, greeker: I'm new here and we've not "met" but that's ok...concerns about elderly parents are understood and shared by all. I pray along with you and everyone else here that the coming days, weeks and months will show nothing but improvement for your Dad. He's obviously raised a good son...you all are blessed. __________________ *"Until God is finished with me, I am immortal." Jonathan Edwards, American Theologian (1703-1758)*

03-10-2009, 10:18 PM	#21
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: My Dad broke his hip Prayers sent from over here. Please keep us updated! __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

03-10-2009, 11:03 PM	#22
Vladimir Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 3,558	Re: My Dad broke his hip Prayers sent! __________________ -JVRR меня зовут Владимир или Джеймс. Я знаю только немного русский язык (я американец, но мой пра дедушка русски). STEAM (CSS, TF2, etc): Ask me! Xbox LIVE! GT: "Vlad is Rad" PS3 PSN: "Vlad_Is_Rad"