This morning while taking
her shower Mom stood on one leg (as she normally does) so she could wash the
other leg. Standing on the right leg
went fine, but when she stood on her left leg to wash her right leg, she heard
and felt a loud snap in or just below her left knee. The pain was excruciating. Dad was able to get her seated on her walker
and get her dried off and dressed.
Then she came out, ate a
little breakfast, and called several people on the phone to get advice on how
to proceed. She has no pain unless she
moves her leg or puts weight on it. We suspect a fracture due to her osteoporosis.
It became clear quickly
that getting an X-ray at the ER would be necessary. But we were unsure how to transport her
there. She didn’t think she could get
into the car. But she didn’t want to be
laid flat on an ambulance gurney (which would really hurt her back).
Then we learned that the
hospital could transport her sitting up (the back of the gurney comes up). So a very nice crew from the fire department came out and very carefully helped her get on the gurney and
transported her to the emergency room.
Dad followed in the
station wagon. I’m here at home for now. I’ll update you as I learn more.
Her attitude is good. Thanks
for your prayers!
Daniel
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