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08-20-2014, 05:12 PM
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First fall
Well, I really did it this morning. Told my wife she could leave me alone for a couple of hours and not worry. Went out on porch to wave good bye. After she was gone about 5 minutes, I went to go back in house, wasn't paying attention, and put one crutch on a slick spot and it went skidding, and I went down hard. Didn't fall off porch, landed at top of ramp. After laying there 5 minutes, I was able to roll over to side of porch, sit on edge, get my crutches and go back in house. I landed on my stump, but didn't do any damage, other than scraping hand and elbow. Not even a week since amputation, and I was really worried I would be back in hospital. Used more pain medication today than I have since day after surgery. I felt stupid and embarrassed when I told my wife. Learned a hard lesson about being over confident. 
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08-20-2014, 05:21 PM
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Glad to hear you weren't hurt too bad. Take it easy will ya!!!!!!!!!! Gotta admit you got guts, I probably wouldn't have even told my DW.
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08-20-2014, 05:32 PM
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Recently heard... the first stage of being great at something is stinking at it. You'll get there.
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08-20-2014, 07:45 PM
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I've been on crutches many times and took just as many falls. Slipping on a wet spot can take you down real fast! I'm glad that you didn't get injured seriously. And I know that there's likely some really trying times but I really admire your positive attitude. Looking forward to reading about your next camping trip.
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08-20-2014, 07:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richardwise
Well, I really did it this morning. Told my wife she could leave me alone for a couple of hours and not worry. Went out on porch to wave good bye. After she was gone about 5 minutes, I went to go back in house, wasn't paying attention, and put one crutch on a slick spot and it went skidding, and I went down hard. Didn't fall off porch, landed at top of ramp. After laying there 5 minutes, I was able to roll over to side of porch, sit on edge, get my crutches and go back in house. I landed on my stump, but didn't do any damage, other than scraping hand and elbow. Not even a week since amputation, and I was really worried I would be back in hospital. Used more pain medication today than I have since day after surgery. I felt stupid and embarrassed when I told my wife. Learned a hard lesson about being over confident. |
Glad to hear you are OK. I see you are from New Philly. I was raised there until the ripe old age of 13. My older brother lives in Strasburg.
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08-20-2014, 09:19 PM
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Richard, I too am glad you weren't injured beyond a few scrapes.
You reminded me of this quote:
It's not how many times you fall that matters; it's how many times you get up.
Would that we all have the faith, courage and determination you have shown .
God Bless You.  Hope to cross paths with you out on the road some day!
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08-21-2014, 01:51 AM
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harderd- I moved to New Philly over 20 years ago after living in the big city of Canton, bought a house just north of Tuscarawas. I was raised in Brilliant, Ohio just south of Steubenville, Ohio. Don't know why I stayed in a big city for so long.
To everyone- thanks for your support!!!!! I am looking forward to another camping trip, soon as I can find someone to drive the MH. For now, doctor and especially DW won't let me drive. That sucks.
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08-21-2014, 06:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richardwise
harderd- I moved to New Philly over 20 years ago after living in the big city of Canton, bought a house just north of Tuscarawas. I was raised in Brilliant, Ohio just south of Steubenville, Ohio. Don't know why I stayed in a big city for so long.
To everyone- thanks for your support!!!!! I am looking forward to another camping trip, soon as I can find someone to drive the MH. For now, doctor and especially DW won't let me drive. That sucks.
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It is a small world. My dad worked for Timken and he was transfered to SC when I was 13. I went to work for Timken at 19 and retired 5 monthe ago with 37.7 years. I made frequent trips to the NP plant.
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08-21-2014, 07:24 AM
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Glad it was not too bad.
God bless you.
Vin.
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08-21-2014, 07:44 AM
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Hope you doing better.
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08-21-2014, 07:49 AM
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Glad your ok you'll be back to camping in no time hang in there your doing great.
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08-21-2014, 09:19 AM
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Glad you are ok and sorry to hear about you fall. Please be careful!
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08-21-2014, 10:14 AM
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Richard I hope you take care of yourself.
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