I'm in the hospital
Visiting my dad. He's full of morphine and dozing.
( Smash Monkey 2 Anyone know a good therapist in South Africa?, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 15:31, archived)

What's he been in for?

( Mr. Tea 'ulmmm'/'mmneurgh', Fri 1 Nov 2024, 15:35, archived)

Went dizzy going up the stairs Saturday night
Fell backwards down the stairs and broke his left shoulder, left arm, four ribs and his pelvis. He's 78, so pretty fragile. I think he's enjoying the peace and quiet.
( Smash Monkey 2 Anyone know a good therapist in South Africa?, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 18:19, archived)

Ow, ow, ow-ow-ow-ow, ow.
Watch out for sepsis and whatnot. Best of luck with his rehabilitation... Is he normally quite spry and active?
( brb Learn Ukrainian and prepare for a referendum, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 18:56, archived)

They're out and about every day
When they're home, he's usually doing something in the garden, he hates staying still
( Smash Monkey 2 Anyone know a good therapist in South Africa?, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 19:26, archived)

Well hopefully that works in his favour in the long term then.
It's bloody hard to relax with painful ribs, but with a broken pelvis I guess he's staying put for a while.
( brb Learn Ukrainian and prepare for a referendum, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 19:52, archived)

They're trying everything to get him back home
2 male nurses actually helped him to stand up and walk around his bed today. I know that sounds like a good thing, but I think they're rushing it due to lack of beds
( Smash Monkey 2 Anyone know a good therapist in South Africa?, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 20:11, archived)

The chances of infection might be lower at home..?*
If he's getting physio already that is actually really good. Far better than a 78yo deteriorating in bed in my layman opinion. Seems risky with a broken pelvis but the medical experts are probably acting in his best interest.*

*especially if the ward has had problems with mrsa, sepsis, etc.
( brb Learn Ukrainian and prepare for a referendum, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 20:31, archived)

True
I just know that he was in a lot of pain, which I don't want for him.
( Smash Monkey 2 Anyone know a good therapist in South Africa?, Fri 1 Nov 2024, 20:48, archived)

Oof, poor bugger.
I wish him the best.
( Mr. Tea 'ulmmm'/'mmneurgh', Fri 1 Nov 2024, 21:31, archived)