valiz Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have balance, depth perception issues, blind "spots", and glaucoma. All this may exacerbate my NMH, dysautonomia, PAF. Anyway I have trouble seeing when there are 1 or two steps when I am at an unfamiliar place. I keep walking as though the floor or cement continues. I have had many close calls before but this is the first disaster. I broke both bones in my left arm and completely severed a ligament in my ankle and broke my fibula. i had too much swelling in both extremities and could not have either casted yet in the ER.. I have an orthopedic appt. today. I hope for casting, but still have alot edema. I have severe DDD in my spine and right now that pain is worse then the pain from the fractures. I was able to borrow a w/c from church since I can't use crutches. I love all the support from this forum. Blessings to all. liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiz Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'm left handed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Geez. Sorry to hear this. Prayers, warm wishes and healing to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelloz Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Oh my. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you. NOT FAIR!!! Let us all know how you are doing. I am hoping for good things from the orthopedic appointment.Blessings right back at you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I am so sorry Liz, sending healing thoughts your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Wow, Liz! Sorry to hear that! I'll be sending healing thoughts your way, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hope you get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjensen Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ouch. I am sorry. I hope that you heal fast, and that the pain leaves soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeforeTheMorning Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Wow, so sorry to hear that! I'll be thinking of you, and hope that the pain eases soon.Best Wishes for a speedy recovery,Lyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 23 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 How awful. I'm so very sorry. I hope your appointment went well today and you recover quickly. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raisin Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Goodness gracious! You took quite a spill! Prayers to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiz Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Just an update, I am needing surgery this week for the arm fractures. I go to see ORTHO tomorrow and will find out then which day, I need a plate and screws. Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers. liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeforeTheMorning Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll be praying it all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Liz,Please let us know how you're doing when you're up to it. Hoping your surgeries went well and you aren't hurting too badly. Take care,Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiz Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thank- you all for your thoughts and well wishes. Pre-op and surgery went well. The surgeon was able to stabilize the arm witha plate and screw. Post op was rough. The RR room nurse was determined to get me out on her time and not what I needed. It has always taken me longer to come out of anesthesia then some people. I kept having near syncope at the side of the bed and flop back down. To make a long story short the two nurses dressed me and got me in the car. at home my husband had to get a neighbor to hep get me in the house in the W/C. I couldn't sit up without fainting for hours, had projectile vomiting . the next day was much better but slept alot. They just don't get it that us with dysautonomia have special needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hi Liz,I'm glad the surgeries themselves went well. Sorry for the aftermath. You never should have been discharged under those conditions. I've had in and out patient surgeries and there is generally a minimum functionality that a patient has to have to be discharged after anesthesia. I can't imagine you met those criteria from what you're describing (dysautonomia or no, that shouldn't have made a difference. ) If I were you, when I was feeling better, I would file a complaint with the hospital regarding the circumstances under which those nurses sent you home. It's not ok to send someone home who is having syncopal episodes when they try to get out of the recovery bed or if they're vomiting. You might save someone else the same strife. Anyway, glad you're home and safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I'm so sorry Liz! Like you I have very much trouble waking up after gen. ans where everyone else is sitting and eating I'm sleeping and vomiting (sorry for tmi) with low bp's and feeling very sick. I'm glad you're doing better now but agree with Katie, you shouldn't have been sent home like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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