Hospitalised

[Stroller]

It's been nearly 2 months since I've been on here, & I've got a lot of catching up to do. I thought it might be worthwhile to post what's been happening to me in the meantime.  It'll take some time, so I'll take a few posts to do it.  I'm not in great shape as yet either, so those posts may be spread out over time.

On 23 July I headed off for a country walk, something I've done regularly all my life.  This time, however, I was ambushed by cattle, resulting in 15 broken ribs, a broken wrist, and an airlift to hospital, where I remained for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm now back home, still on an array of painkillers, slowly recovering.  I'll be off to both the doctor and the hospital tomorrow, for check-ups.

I knew my wearing nappies full-time would intersect with the medical professions eventually, and wasn't expecting it to be a big deal. It wasn't, although the traumatic injuries were, of course, a very big deal. I set off on my walk in Tena pullup with an additional soaker, plastic pants, a onesie and shorts. My dummy was in my pocket. The paramedics who first reached me needed to cut my clothes off to assess my injuries, and were briefly baffled when they tried to remove what they assumed was a T-shirt. I was still conscious so explained I had continence issues. After that it was a bit of a blur.  I was out of it on opiates and other painkillers by then, and in a lot of pain despite them.

So it was into a helicopter and off to hospital.  At some point a catheter went in - that was a first for me. I think they asked my permission first, but it was immaterial really - it had to be done.  That catheter stayed in place for 2 weeks & gave me no trouble at all, apart from the tube getting twisted once.

End of first post - I'm still in a fair bit of pain despite the painkillers.  More to come...

[oznl]

They just CAN'T be trusted, cows I tell you.

At least you've prevailed (not a nappy pun).  Now you have the opportunity of hammering home your victory over the bovine with a series of steak dinners.

Slightly shocked to hear of your adventure but it's good you're on the mend now.  I think a few of us have thought about finding ourselves in a similar predicament.

I've become very wary about ladders...

[Crinklz Kat]

Wow!  I don't have words.  But you survived!   I agree --- as soon as you're able, go and get yourself a big juicy steak.     And go read some Far Side as well.

 

 

[drynot]

Them damned cows.  Best to eat them before they hurt anyone else 😁

Glad to see you on the mend.  All the best.

[Young1]

Ouch glad your alive 

[Fakename4me]

Wow, that is horrible!  But you survived.  Good for you!