I fell..had trouble getting up Called 911

Marie5656

Marie5656

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Batavia, NY
Late last night I was up wandering around. Stepped wrong and took a tumble. I bumped up against a small table by my chair and wend down lie a sack of taters. And, once down, it is for the count, until I get help.
So, I scootched the couple feet to my phone, and called 911. It was 4AM ish. Down in the outer lobby there is a locked access box that First responders can access to get a master key. So, I waited about 10-15 minutes and rescue came. Because of my bad knees and shoulders, they could not just reach under my arms and lift.
So, they used their trusty rescue mat, strapped me in and lifted me up and into my chair. They took vitals, as per protocol, and stayed a few minutes to assure I was OK. One of the guys was even nice enough to go into my freezer to get my ice pack for me. Then off they went.
 

Marie5656 said:
Late last night I was up wandering around. Stepped wrong and took a tumble. I bumped up against a small table by my chair and wend down lie a sack of taters. And, once down, it is for the count, until I get help.
So, I scootched the couple feet to my phone, and called 911. It was 4AM ish. Down in the outer lobby there is a locked access box that First responders can access to get a master key. So, I waited about 10-15 minutes and rescue came. Because of my bad knees and shoulders, they could not just reach under my arms and lift.
So, they used their trusty rescue mat, strapped me in and lifted me up and into my chair. They took vitals, as per protocol, and stayed a few minutes to assure I was OK. One of the guys was even nice enough to go into my freezer to get my ice pack for me. Then off they went.
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Oh dear, Marie how awful for you. I'm so sorry this happened. Are you in pain now? Had you hit your head?

Maybe you should get checked by your doctor. Let us know. Be careful, my friend!
 

Alligatorob said:
Hope you are ok, that doesn't sound good.

How do you feel now? Any chance anything was injured?

Take care.
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I just have a big bruise on my right hip, where I landed. No trouble walking, well at least no more trouble than normal. I mow keep my walker near my chair, so I can grab right on when I stand. I keep my cane by the bed. I use a walker when getting around the building. Usually around the apartment on my own,
Luckily I did not land on my left hip..which is the one I am getting surgery one.
Just a little stiff.
@RadishRose I did not hit my head. everything went to the hip. I do not think anything broke..I know a break. Just the bruise for a while.
 
Marie5656 said:
Late last night I was up wandering around. Stepped wrong and took a tumble. I bumped up against a small table by my chair and wend down lie a sack of taters. And, once down, it is for the count, until I get help.
So, I scootched the couple feet to my phone, and called 911. It was 4AM ish. Down in the outer lobby there is a locked access box that First responders can access to get a master key. So, I waited about 10-15 minutes and rescue came. Because of my bad knees and shoulders, they could not just reach under my arms and lift.
So, they used their trusty rescue mat, strapped me in and lifted me up and into my chair. They took vitals, as per protocol, and stayed a few minutes to assure I was OK. One of the guys was even nice enough to go into my freezer to get my ice pack for me. Then off they went.
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Marie, sorry to hear about your fall. Happy you were able to get help and you're okay......hugs.
 
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