Edbear in hospital

[Edbear]

Easy for me to say but 'chin-up' - try and keep a positive outlook, things could be worse - like you could be a KB moderator.....!!!

Heaven forbid, mate! (Did I mention I'm getting spoiled every day with a pretty nurse giving me a nice massage...)

Yeah, take as much of that sort of thing as you can, wont hurt, may even help. I really hope you wont need surgery Ed, but better that than a permanent injury.
Still you skinny thang, keep looking for the positive. I am sending you both an enormous dollop of happy, radiant, healing love. It better work!

LOL!!! Jill cracked me up last night. As we snuggled up in bed, she said, "It feels funny not having your tummy to put my arm around anymore...!"

They're going to make me another brace as this one is too big now!

[oldrider]

LOL!!! Jill cracked me up last night. As we snuggled up in bed, she said, "It feels funny not having your tummy to put my arm around anymore...!"

So, are you trying to tell us the accident has left you a bit gutless! Sounds like serious shit to me!

Did you take the red or the blue pill? The blue pill should fix it! Well, for a little while anyway. Cheers, John.

[Edbear]

So, are you trying to tell us the accident has left you a bit gutless! Sounds like serious shit to me!

Did you take the red or the blue pill? The blue pill should fix it! Well, for a little while anyway. Cheers, John.

Yup! Still want to lose a few more kilos, if I can get under 90kg I'll be stoked!

The best pills I've got are the wee blue and white ones... They're goood...

[Edbear]

Good news today! Surgeon says he's not going to operate and I just have to be patient and wait.

So another 6 weeks in the brace then another x-ray. Frustrating how slow it is, but the Osteo isn't helping of course.

Got my new ACC Case Manager in Albany and she's even better than Loretta was! She's really on to it and I'm finally going to get paid, plus she's sending an Occupational Therapist to assess whether my current home help is enough and that I have all the equipment I need.

I can get a taxi anywhere I need to go and if my wife has to take me anywhere I can claim mileage.

I can go privately to see my surgeon rather than join the long queues at Greenlane.

I can't get over how well I'm being treated!

[Foxzee]

O young fella that is awesome news.....

This rate we will have you dancing on the tables at the next rally!!!!

[Gone Burger]

Good news today! Surgeon says he's not going to operate and I just have to be patient and wait.

So another 6 weeks in the brace then another x-ray. Frustrating how slow it is, but the Osteo isn't helping of course.

Got my new ACC Case Manager in Albany and she's even better than Loretta was! She's really on to it and I'm finally going to get paid, plus she's sending an Occupational Therapist to assess whether my current home help is enough and that I have all the equipment I need.

I can get a taxi anywhere I need to go and if my wife has to take me anywhere I can claim mileage.

I can go privately to see my surgeon rather than join the long queues at Greenlane.

I can't get over how well I'm being treated!

Woo hoo Ed - thats great news today *does a little dance*

And its great to hear the support you are getting from ACC. I wouldn't expect anything less, but it very re-assuring to know the help that you need is on hand - financially and with home help too.

See, you just weren't ready to depart with that brace were you?
No operation *does another little dance*

[Edbear]

O young fella that is awesome news.....

This rate we will have you dancing on the tables at the next rally!!!!

LOL!!! I think if I got up on tables to dance, my wife would shoot me! She's had enough of my antics for a while...

Woo hoo Ed - thats great news today *does a little dance*

And its great to hear the support you are getting from ACC. I wouldn't expect anything less, but it very re-assuring to know the help that you need is on hand - financially and with home help too.

See, you just weren't ready to depart with that brace were you?
No operation *does another little dance*

I'm getting quite "attached" to the brace, really.... NOT! Still it does mean I can sit up and get out of bed, so there is a benefit. Glad I don't have to wear it in bed, though, that would suck big time! Can't do anything with it on...

[Mom]

LOL!!! I think if I got up on tables to dance, my wife would shoot me! She's had enough of my antics for a while...
I'm getting quite "attached" to the brace, really.... NOT! Still it does mean I can sit up and get out of bed, so there is a benefit. Glad I don't have to wear it in bed, though, that would suck big time! Can't do anything with it on...

She would not be the only one to have a pot shot at you either

You must need a new and improved one by now surely? Brace that is, Mr Skinnypants. Have you never heard the expression lie back and take it like a man

I am delighted that you dont need surgery Ed, it must be a huge relief for you and your family too. Slowly, slowly is your path.

[Edbear]

She would not be the only one to have a pot shot at you either

You must need a new and improved one by now surely? Brace that is, Mr Skinnypants. Have you never heard the expression lie back and take it like a man

I am delighted that you dont need surgery Ed, it must be a huge relief for you and your family too. Slowly, slowly is your path.

LOL!!! Well, I do tell her I'm at her mercy, and to be gentle with me and slowly it is...

They checked my brace and it has a wee bit more to go before it needs to be altered yet. So I hope to lose a bit more weight yet. Jill held up a pair of my trou this morning and I couldn't believe how wide they were!!!! I could just about fit me and her in them!

We were so relieved today about the op, we were both stressing out about it.

I've got a lady coming in the morning to assess whether I have enough home help and equipment and may get more hours yet.

[Mom]

I've got a lady coming in the morning to assess whether I have enough home help and equipment and may get more hours yet.

Make sure you take everything you are entitled to Ed. Sometimes we try to be brave and strong and coping, and it is the wrong thing to be doing. Keep up the good healing, may the rest of your recovery be slow and steady and completely unremarkable.

[hellokitty]

great to hear that you are doing so well Ed!!!!! Don't get too skinny though!

[Edbear]

great to hear that you are doing so well Ed!!!!! Don't get too skinny though!

I looked at a photo of me in hospital and I looked like a beached whale! Much better now, but I'd like to get under the 90kg mark. Ideally I'd like to get down to about 85kg, but whether that's realistic I'm not sure.

I am losing muscle-tone though, which is annoying, as I can't exercise. I've got to be as sedentary as I can to avoid moving the vertebrae around.

[emaN]

Well dang it all!
I've not been on KB much & missed all your happenings Ed! Just read your last few posts so went back & read the first page or so...
VERY glad to hear you're getting the help & support from family, friend & professional alike.
Will keep an eye out now, for your updates.
Take care man,
J.

[Edbear]

Well dang it all!
I've not been on KB much & missed all your happenings Ed! Just read your last few posts so went back & read the first page or so...
VERY glad to hear you're getting the help & support from family, friend & professional alike.
Will keep an eye out now, for your updates.
Take care man,
J.

Thanks mate!

[yungatart]

That is good news, Edbear!

Hugs to you and your lovely Jill!