John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« on: December 16, 2016, 04:36:53 PM » |
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This morning she tripped(doing something she wasn't supposed to be doing), fell on her right shoulder and broke it at the ball at the top of the arm. I finally got to go home for a short time after about 5 hrs. in the ER, I had called 911 since I figured they'd get her admitted directly and a lot faster than if I took her in. Lots of pain, 6mg of morphine didn't even touch it. She was pretty drugged up when I left this evening, they're keeping her at least tonight for observation and will decide tomorrow about a couple more days. The problem is going to be if the pain can be managed without a nurse attending. If not, then they have to keep her a bit longer. Been a looooong day.  |
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TJ
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2016, 04:48:18 PM » |
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So sorry to hear this... Thoughts and prayer for both of you...
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2016, 04:58:27 PM » |
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Sorry this happened john, hang in there, thoughts and prayers
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2016, 06:25:18 PM » |
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so sorry to hear this.  let us know if you need us for anything?  |
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Flrider
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2016, 06:30:25 PM » |
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Wow John, so sorry to hear.
Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for both of you.
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2016, 06:42:03 PM » |
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Oh my,Sorry to hear this John. Not something Rita needed or you to have more worry . May the Lord present her with some pain relief and give the Docs some plans to begin the healing.
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2016, 06:43:04 PM » |
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So sorry to hear that, Rita is in our prayers.
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2016, 07:03:09 PM » |
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Lordy, John....when it rains, it pours! Give Rita our very best if you would. As always, keep us in the loop.
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« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2016, 02:27:19 AM » |
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So sorry to hear of Rita's fall. You are both in our prayers.
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« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2016, 06:19:10 AM » |
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Prayers for both Rita and you to recover soon John.
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« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2016, 08:50:50 AM » |
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Sorry to hear that John, wishing her the best.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2016, 11:08:08 PM » |
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Rita was kept in ER Friday night, then was admitted Saturday morning for a minimum of three days by rule. That's what was needed before she could legally be transferred to a nursing facility for extended rehab. This was done for two reasons; her pain management needed to be administered by a nurse....I'm not a nurse. Second....regardless of her pain management, my present condition didn't lend itself to total care just yet. The humerus(upper arm bone) was broken near the top below the ball that goes into the shoulder. There was no displacement of the two parts of the bone so no surgery is planned, they figure it will heal on its own. It's almost like a compression fracture, still creating a lot of pain. At present the arm is immobilized. Her biggest problem now is the meds are hard on her, she's never been able to tolerate high powered meds anyway and this stuff is nasty but necessary. So far, she's unable to walk without assistance, too weak, too frail. Tomorrow, Tuesday, she'll be transferred to a nursing home near our place that also has a good rep for rehab. Looks like our Christmas is going to be rather drab this year. The dr. got on my case earlier today. I've been experiencing some pain in the hip and knee and he flat out told me I'm overdoing it with the walking back and forth in the hospital and those long hallways. I'm writing this at 2:30am Tuesday due to pain and can't sleep. I already spent one night at her bedside because she was afraid to be alone. Not sure what I'm supposed to do. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2016, 03:04:51 AM » |
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You may be overdoing the walking ,but as you say "Not sure what I'm supposed to do." . Well takew care of yourself so you can take care of Rita , as well as be with her and support her as much as possible.
Praying for ya'll .
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« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2016, 03:39:31 AM » |
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I was hoping you would give us an update but also hoping for a little better report John. Take care of yourself and heal so you can help her soon. Continued prayers for you both.
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« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2016, 06:37:35 AM » |
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Ditto on taking care of #1, John. As lesa would say...typical man! Please give Rita our very best.
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2016, 06:48:45 AM » |
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Taking care is #1 so you can take care of Rita... Prayers still coming for you both...
PS: You have my # if I can help in anyway
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2016, 07:45:04 AM » |
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Ditto on taking care of #1, John. As lesa would say...typical man! Please give Rita our very best.
Tell Annie Oakley that normally I had been doing light duty around the house and all was going along fine. Then Rita decided to clean house the day before the cleaning gal comes to clean house. Typical woman! So there.  |
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« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2016, 08:59:54 AM » |
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My friend take care of your self, not doing any good to have both of you down. Both you and Rita are in our prayers.
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2016, 02:58:29 PM » |
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Prayers for you both, hope you both find a way to enjoy the Holidays.
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Flrider
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Jack
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« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2016, 05:45:24 PM » |
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Stay strong John, take care of yourself and hope you both heal quick.
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« Reply #20 on: December 21, 2016, 02:46:31 AM » |
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Prayer for both, hang in there john
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