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Danmel

(5,638 posts) Fri Oct 10, 2025, 06:33 PM Oct 10

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I'm home from the hospital. [View all]

Had surgery to put my extremely fractured wrist back together. Have s cast and a splint. The doctors believe my fractured patella will heal by itself in about 6 weeks. I can walk with an immobilizer brace, but walking without bending your knee is a challenge.
My husband will have to do some cooking and has to inject me 2x a day in my belly with a blood thinner.
Had some fun joking with the nurses every time they gave me Tylenol.
Thanks for the good wishes. Keep them coming please!
PT and OT start tomorrow.

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I'm home from the hospital. [View all] Danmel Oct 10 OP

Wishing you the very best healing energy godsentme Oct 10 #1

Be gentle with yourself malaise Oct 10 #2

do everything they advise, never compromise on your mobility! Skittles Oct 10 #3

Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Oct 10 #4

Well wishes to you! W_HAMILTON Oct 10 #5

Vibes for complete recovery and healing continuing. niyad Oct 10 #6

now the real healing begins. AllaN01Bear Oct 10 #7

Welcome home! Good luck to you, and your husband! electric_blue68 Oct 10 #8

We wish you health Richluu Oct 10 #9

Sending strength and a hug democrank Oct 10 #10

Wishing you a quick recovery from both livetohike Oct 10 #11

Sleep is the best medicine LittleGirl Oct 10 #12

Rest and heal! Nevilledog Oct 10 #13

Good luck. Doing good if all you need is Tylenol,. surfered Oct 10 #14

God Speed Danmel JMCKUSICK Oct 10 #15

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery! MLAA Oct 10 #16

Take care and get well! CTyankee Oct 10 #17

At least you're home now. Don't push yourself. Baby yourself for a few weeks. Heal fast and well 💚 Clouds Passing Oct 10 #18

It's good to hear you're home and on the mend. MIButterfly Oct 10 #19

Glad your home...I know what it is like...wishing you a peaceful recovery... Demsrule86 Oct 10 #20

Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. sinkingfeeling Oct 10 #21

Take care of yourself canetoad Oct 10 #22

Sounds like youve got a plan !!!!! Karadeniz Oct 10 #23

wow barbtries Oct 10 #24

Home is so much better! Don't skimp on the PT exercises. Scrivener7 Oct 10 #25

The theme song is Shattered by the Rolling Stones Danmel Oct 10 #27

Home is so much better! Don't skimp on the PT exercises. Scrivener7 Oct 10 #26

If you didn't undergo a circumcision along with the wrist repair you are OK on the Tylenol. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #28

I hope you heal up soon irisblue Oct 10 #29

Get Better!!! Eko Oct 10 #30

I am glad you are on the healing road. Follow doctor's directions, don't over do, and please LoisB Oct 10 #31

Wishing you a speedy recovery! Jack Valentino Oct 10 #32

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ spanone Oct 10 #33

Welcome home. Recover quickly. nt mr715 Oct 10 #34

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!! CaptainTruth Oct 11 #35

Get well soon!! PCIntern Oct 11 #36

I hope you have a speedy and easy recovery. rsdsharp Oct 11 #37

Yes, my husband is injecting me 2x a day Danmel Oct 11 #38

May your recovery be swift, complete and FemDemERA Oct 11 #39

Slow and steady with the PT & OT IbogaProject Oct 11 #40

👍 Take care Figarosmom Oct 11 #41

Sending healing vibes and lots of love! littlemissmartypants Oct 11 #42

Sending healing vibes and hope your recovery is quick. HeartsCanHope Oct 11 #43

To a smooth and swift recovery! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 11 #44