An Unexpected Accident
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
November 25, 2019 2:13am CST
Last September , my hubby's auntie had an unexpected accident.
She accidentally missed a step while entering the receiving room after coming from the porch when suddenly it was a blackout.
She was hospitalized for more than a week in Legazpi city, but was refused to be operated for her fracture on the left upper leg because a valve in her heart is blocked.
We sought a second opinion through our daughter from the specialist in the hospital where she is a resident doctor.
She was immediately transferred there in Manila.
After laboratories and x-rays were done, she had the operation.
She's he's back home after some few days and she's having a physical therapist guide her in learning how to walk again in the first 2 weeks.
However, the PT after Nov 1 , didn't come back anymore.
Auntie though can walk with the aid of a walker and with little pain.
But when she isn't practicing how to walk, she just want to stay in her hospital bed.
We know it will take quite sometime before she can walk on her own again if she is like that. She just have to be determined to always practice walking.
I pray she can walk again , normally.
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27 responses
@arunima25 (85885)
• Bangalore, India
25 Nov 19
So sorry to know about this accident. Prayers for her!
Therapies and practice take a bit for the patient to come back to their normal walking. Hope she stays motivated and determined.
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@arunima25 (85885)
• Bangalore, India
25 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD Good that you talk to her and keep her motivated. 
A bright light definitely helps to cheer up the mood... It's like a positive ray of hope. Let's keep hoping and praying for her!
A bright light definitely helps to cheer up the mood... It's like a positive ray of hope. Let's keep hoping and praying for her!1 person likes this
@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
Oh so sorry to hear that she had a bad fall and broke her leg. I think she needs to push herself little by little to get used to walking again. Staying in bed all the time won't help her regain her strength anytime soon. Just don't push too hard though as it can complicate things with her. How old is your aunt right now?
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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD Oh she is old indeed and healing may be much slower for her age now. I think keeping that happy disposition might help a lot in healing process. I think that is what is needed at this point in time a positive disposition and a lot of patience.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
25 Nov 19
The therapy takes time and it depends on the progress of the patient. If she will not avail of the therapy then she might recover completely.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
25 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD it is not for me to answer that. But I would suggest a therapy just to be sure.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
@Alexandoy Yes, that's what i said to get another.
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
25 Nov 19
Accidents like that occur and are especially bad for elderly people. I stumbled and fell over the rim of a sidewalk at the end of September(!). I'm happy to say that I didn't break a bone but I tore a tendon and have had pains in my foot since then. The physician tells me that the tendon is healing. I'd like it to do this a bit more quickly.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
25 Nov 19
So sorry for your aunt and it will definitely take time again to walk like before. Age also matters in it as it also takes time more then young people so need to practice regularly to walk fine like before. Before 4 years my brother also met an accident and operation in his left leg and it's a very tough time for him as spending such a long time in bed. I wish your aunt fine soon and can walk like before.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
25 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD His bone was broken and thus need an operation and then we visit doctor for a checkup and they explained exercise after 2 months and he properly walks after 4-5 months.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
@birjudanak Was your brother's leg inserted with metal. Auntie's leg was.
So it's for almost a half year before he recovered walking.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD who went with her to st. lukes and cared for her?
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@antonbunot (11092)
• Calgary, Alberta
26 Nov 19
Accidents happen! A week ago I was showering early in the morning when I dropped my dove bath soap and accidentally stepped on it. I lost my balance and my butt hit the bathtub . BLAG! . No broken bone . . just farted loud enough for my wife to hear! POOOOThehe
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Dec 19
@antonbunot Wow, those are very nice paintings.
That's a productive hobby - painting. 
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@antonbunot (11092)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Dec 19
@SIMPLYD I am doing lots of painting landscapes and still life.
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
25 Nov 19
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear of your auntie’s accident.
Thank goodness for your daughter, the doctor, to know how to seek the best place for her.
We all known that the best thing your auntie can do to get well again is to practice walking more and more each day. I hope she gets motivated to do that.
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Her caregiver helps her in being able to walk around in the lobby of her room.
She would always ask the caregiver to help her walk and at least that is an indication that she wants to be able to walk again
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
25 Nov 19
With enough faith, discipline, and determination, she will. With your help, she’ll make it through.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
25 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD you’re welcome. she’ll need that. It’ll bring a smile on her face and she’ll Be more inspired to do better.
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@cool83 (4467)
• Sri Lanka
26 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD ohh she is old rite ... My grandma also same age. she also having problem of walking after fell down in her room. When we getting older our body also not strengthening .. So that i think she need some good foods for comeback for previous routines .Do you agree with me rite??
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Nov 19
OH poor lady I wish her the very best. That was so unfortunate but glad at least she is trying.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
Thank you. I wish and pray that she will recover her walk soon.
She wants to be able to go ballroom dancing with us and her former officemates in the bank, when she was still younger.
@Letranknight2015 (51555)
• Philippines
26 Nov 19
She can walk again with God's grace and with determination.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
26 Nov 19
Yes, thank you. I pray for her recovery everyday.
She doesn't want the PT to return anymore. She is being practiced to walk by her caregiver.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
Yes, i keep motivating her to get fast in recovering her walk because our daughter qill be coming home by Jan. 1 to 5, the approved vacation she will be having.
And her eyes sparks. I also tell her si we can go ballroom dancing which she loves doing.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 19
@SIMPLYD maybe you can also ask your daughter to call or text her now and then to motivate her
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