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imanamerican63

(13,820 posts) Tue Apr 23, 2024, 10:05 PM Apr 23

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Update, about my mom. [View all]

It is a broken hip with a dislocated socket.

My sister said that surgery will take place a day or two, too much swelling.

I guess my mom laid on the floor for about 40 mins before the rescue squad arrived. It’s a volunteer fire department.

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Update, about my mom. [View all] imanamerican63 Apr 23 OP

I saw your initial post & have been thinking of you - TBF Apr 23 #1

I hope all goes well with her surgery. BlueKota Apr 23 #2

Thanks for the update. sheshe2 Apr 23 #3

I'm sorry about this situtation with your mom. It is much harder brer cat Apr 23 #4

thank goodness there is a speedy plan; this is great news. peacebuzzard Apr 23 #5

my great- aunt broke her hip in the bathroom, + was in the bathroom for hours. luckily we got there early. pansypoo53219 Apr 23 #6

I have an acquaintance in her 90s. shrike3 Apr 23 #7

Thank you Dear_Prudence Apr 23 #8

Thank you. Seeing your Mom in an ER bed is awful experience irisblue Apr 23 #9

Actually, I'm on the road, head'n for the St. Paul. imanamerican63 Apr 23 #12

Safe travels irisblue Apr 23 #13

My dear 85 year old (at the time) husband recovered very well from hip surgery after his fall. MLAA Apr 23 #10

Thanks for the update. Mr.Bill Apr 23 #11

You break a hip, you can't move Warpy Apr 23 #14

Thank you for the update. Sending good thoughts for a successful surgery and a rapid recovery for your Mom. LoisB Apr 23 #15

I hope she heals quickly from surgery. area51 Apr 23 #16

Fingers crossed n/t BaronChocula Apr 23 #17

May her Surgery & Recovery be successful! electric_blue68 Apr 24 #18

That sounds awful for her. Hoping the docs are able to get her sorted and she feels much better soon. Surgery is such mahina Apr 24 #19

safe travels. sending you and your mom light and love. nt orleans Apr 24 #20

Falls AverageOldGuy Apr 24 #21

Holding you both cilla4progress Apr 24 #22

Wishing her a successful surgery and a speedy recovery! calimary Apr 24 #23

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