Parents these days.. / myLot

United States

May 4, 2016 12:26am CST

My dad just had shoulder surgery, but he's not having this sitting around the house business. Being the rebel that he is he insisted on driving to go find some parts to fix the water softener pipes. Unlike my sister, I didn't demand he stay put. Maybe I should have, but then I'm the obedient one in the family. Not bossy or spoiled like the others. I went with him. On the way back home, we were struck in the back by a car, that was struck in the back by a van and the impact caused us to collide with the van in front. Dad's bad shoulder hit the dash and he was in a lot of pain. He is okay now. He did talk with his doctor. Nobody else was hurt thankfully. The next day, I woke up and arms and legs were very sore. Not sure if it was related to the crash, but they feel better now. Maybe rebellious dad will calmly stay at home now and listen to his doctors advice.

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Madaman

@83908390yulsi (229)

• Guernsey

5 Aug 16

Thats really dangerous and you should go cheak yourself too :( it's very improtent hearing doctor's advice hope he gets well.

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Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

5 Aug 16

I probably should have. Didn't consider it. But I'm fine. He's doing a lot better. Shoulder is nearly healed.

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Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

5 Aug 16

@83908390yulsi Hardly. I started to study it at one point but kind of pushed it off to the side

Madaman

@83908390yulsi (229)

• Guernsey

5 Aug 16

@cupkitties I'm glad he feels better and you too! you should get cheacked anyway it's impoirtent. Hey do you know Japanese?

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scheng1

@scheng1 (24649)

• Singapore

27 May 16

haha, your dad really is stubborn. I wonder how you mum managed to deal with him day after day. Probably she just gave in to whatever he wanted.

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Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

27 May 16

Um no. lol Actually when it comes to giving into what somebody wants, that's his job. You ever heard of the expression "Happy wife, Happy life" ? It's pretty popular around here. He lives by that. She had no clue he had snuck out of the house that day because she remained bedridden for a few days after coming from the hospital. He begged my step sister not to tell her about it. She would have really let him have it if she found out.

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Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

29 May 16

@scheng1 Yes, that is certainly true.

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scheng1

@scheng1 (24649)

• Singapore

29 May 16

@cupkitties haha, only your mum can control him! I think your dad only fear in life is your mum!

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Curlann

@annierose (21583)

• Philippines

27 May 16

Being stubborn seems to be a part of every individual's DNA. And unless something bad happen, they will not follow what has been instructed them to do. I hope your dad will learn from that lesson and just follow what was told him to do so. I guess he feels bored. Why not just collect movies that he wants to watch? He might enjoy it.

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Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

27 May 16

He feels bored and "useless" , as he puts it. The movie thing is a good idea. Maybe it'll take his mind off things at least. Thanks for the suggestion.

marguicha

@marguicha (222880)

• Chile

18 Sep 16

I had shoulder surgery years ago and we should stay at home as our reflexes are not good due to a lot of pain with some movements.

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sishy7

@sishy7 (27167)

• Australia

4 May 16

Oh, that's so unfortunate... Sometimes it takes a few days for the effect of an accident to take place. I hope everyone will be alright - especially for your dad, hopefully the accident won't make his after surgery shoulder any worse. Take care!

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Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

4 May 16

Will do. Thank you :)

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paigea

@paigea (36317)

• Canada

28 May 16

Yikes. I hope that doesn't set his recovery back.

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Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

29 May 16

It's seems to be improving. There is a a significant amount of mobility returning in his arm where the shoulder surgery was done.

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

19 Aug 16

That's how it is with our dad . As long as they are able still , they cannot stay put and do nothing . They feel useless doing nothing .

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (44998)

• Preston, England

26 May 16

glad you were not both more seriously hurt - hope your dad heals fully soon

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hereandthere

@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

4 May 16

i'm glad his shoulder is still okay and he's finally convinced he should take it easy for awhile. hope you take it easy, too.

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VAL

@Vjvals (906)

• Roseville, California

3 Sep 16

Good thing he and you are alright, these cars striking from the back need to be more cautious, but understand the need to not sit around after the shoulder problem as it's very hard

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LK2018

@Letranknight2015 (51938)

• Philippines

11 Jul 16

well, i hope he learned his lesson now. can you imagine what would happen if she did found out

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PaintsOnSlate

@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

14 May 16

Ouch, No one ever lets me drive when I've just had something done to my body, I guess I'm lucky there is others who can drive. I hope he recovers quickly.

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