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6. I hope you'll use a cane from now on to prevent falling on your face again.

Wed Dec 19, 2018, 03:45 PM

Dec 2018

You were very lucky not to hit your head and pass out, when this could have been much worse.

I'm glad you're okay and seeing your doctor.

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You did the right thing. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #1

I'm sorry to hear about the fall. area51 Dec 2018 #2

Be careful with this type of fall sweetroxie Dec 2018 #3

Glad you are okay pandr32 Dec 2018 #4

Do you have someone to check on you? left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #8

Sorry pandr32 Dec 2018 #18

"use a cane from now" left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #7

Mom does the same and she's fallen 5 times at home; Liberty Belle Dec 2018 #19

You're right. left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #22

If you do need stitches, tomorrow may be too late. Laffy Kat Dec 2018 #9

I've been almost exactly there. Don't worry about the scar... Mars and Minerva Dec 2018 #11

I have to use a cane/ wall at home now. irisblue Dec 2018 #12

"a cell phone sized hangs around my neck bag" left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #13

Glad you're (relatively) ok backtoblue Dec 2018 #14

Well, sounds like you have healthy bones. That's a positive. Hoyt Dec 2018 #15

Glad you are okay! Jane Austin Dec 2018 #16

Can you use it outdoors? left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #17

Yes. The wheels are big enough to navigate outdoors. Jane Austin Dec 2018 #20

I just watched the video at the link I posted Jane Austin Dec 2018 #21

How ya doing today? irisblue Dec 2018 #23

I saw my doctor yesterday left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 #24

For future reference, you should always go to the ER TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #25