My unfortunate 78th birthday yesterday

[nocoincidences]

I was looking forward to a birthday dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse with my roommates, but when I got out of the car I lost my balance and fell hard. Some kind people who had just arrived to have dinner helped my roommates load me in the car and off we sped to Patient First for treatment. I was in severe pain and found out I broke my clavicle. I finally got back home, had more trouble because I was one-armed, ended up in the floor, had to call the Rescue Squad for a assist and tried to sleep at my desk because I knew I would have to go to the bathroom and wouldn't be able to get up off the couch.

Not exactly a restorative night of sleep, but I got enough ibuprofen in my system that I could work around the pain. I finally got to sleep on the couch this morning around 5:30. I am completely black all over my chest from the bruising.

What a memorable birthday!!

[Karadeniz]

1. Damnation !!!!!

[NJCher]

2. Sorry to hear this

Ask for Naproxen if you can take it. Kicks ass on pain.

[quaint]

3. Never a good time to fall, but birthday makes it extra hard.

Hope your pain has lessened and is manageable.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[2naSalit]

5. Oh geeze!

Wish I was nearby, I has remedies for bruising and some of the pain.

If you can get some arnica salve, it will help the bruises go away faster.

Hope you heal up quickly so you can enjoy the rest of the year!

[The Blue Flower]

6. Happy birthday anyway

I'm 76 and find it too easy to lose my balance, so I sympathize. So far, I haven't gotten hurt, but who knows? Get as much rest as you need. You're fortunate to have people around to help you. I live alone in a house. Maybe you can find some balance exercise videos to strengthen you. I hope you heal quickly, or at least get past the pain quickly.

[walkingman]

7. Ouch, sorry to hear about your bad luck. Hope you heal quickly and are able to get some

sleep. Accidents seem to always happen at the most inopportune times (never a good time).

Happy belated birthday ☮

[LuckyCharms]

8. Good lord, broken clavicles HURT!

Hang in there...you'll feel better.

And birthday wishes to you (I'd tell you happy birthday, but you probably don't feel very happy right now).

I'm so sorry about your injury.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

9. Oh, darn it. I'm sorry to hear that. At least someone was there to take care of you. Some birthday. NT

[gademocrat7]

10. Happy belated birthday

Sending healing hugs and good wishes to you, no coincidences.
Sorry you had a fall.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

11. I am so sorry

Take care of yourself and get well

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

12. Oh! Sorry. Happy bday anyway

[Zackzzzz]

13. With all my Medicine, way in the back,

I have thick pads for just these kinds of occasions.

I broke my left, and I'm left handed: couldn't sign my name.
I had a frozen shoulder, but Physical Therapy cured it.

I touch the walls & furniture to keep my balance as I go from room to room.
.....Just go slow. It is hard to do.

[Historic NY]

14. Yikes broke mine finally a surgeon repaired it

but still it was weeks. Did they give you a decent sling to immobilize it? I had to wear one 24-7, it helped.

[CousinIT]

15. Well that just sucks! Resolve to plan your birthday celebration after healing.

Seriously - you triple-deserve it now!

Flip the bird to Fate and goddamned do it anyway after you're healed up.

[mwmisses4289]

16. A quick healing to you.

take care, and really plan to celebrate when you are healed.

[yardwork]

17. I'm sorry that happened to you!

[Permanut]

18. Now that is a memorable birthday..

But in 20 years you'll be laughing about it.

Does that help? Didn't think so.

Best wishes for your recovery.

[MIButterfly]

19. Oh no! I'm so sorry this happened to you, nocoincidences.

I hope you recover quickly and can go out and celebrate your birthday properly at a later date.

Healing vibes from the great state of Michigan are being sent your way. Feel better soon!

[essaynnc]

20. I am so sorry!!

Hopefully your days will get better soon, and you can celebrate your birthday late! Heal quickly ...

[people]

21. Sounds horrible and traumatic

If you need help around the house please be sure to ask your roommates to help you. Getting old is very hard. You will heal and this will pass.

[TexasTowelie]

22. Please mend yourself well and a belated happy birthday.

It sounds like you have the same luck as I do. I ended up in the ER with heart failure on my 60th birthday so I know what a bummer it can be to suddenly have plans change.

I'm a bit surprised that they didn't hold you for observation one night.

[BradBo]

23. Thank the heavens you didnt break your hip!

[LoisB]

24. I'm sorry your birthday was so painful. I hope you heal quickly and get to enjoy a belated

celebration.

[Grim Chieftain]

25. I am so very sorry, nocoincidences

Dang! You deserved better than that, especially on your birthday. Fortunately, you had good people around you who stepped in to help. Take care and know we are thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Belated Happy Birthday.

[Marthe48]

26. Sorry to hear you fell

And I hope you have a full, speedy recovery!

[democrank]

27. One good thing....today has to be better, right?

Happy Birthday and a speedy recovery!

[debm55]

28. I am so sorry. nocoincidences.

[SheltieLover]

29. Healing vibes on the way to you

[cate94]

30. Wow !

That really sucks. It would be bad enough on a regular day, but particularly awful on your bday. May the coming year be better in every way for you, and yours.

[1WorldHope]

31. That is terrible on any day, but, on your 78th birthday its just wrong.

We all need padded suits to protect us when we fall, because, it's almost impossible to stay vertical sometimes. I hope you have someone to help you. Blessings to you. 💙

[70sEraVet]

32. What a nasty birthday present!

Frequent falls are part of the plague of getting older. I try to be vigilant, but, in times of excitement or anticipation (like looking forward to a juicy steak!) its easy to get in a hurry.
You will be more careful in the future. And that steak will still be waiting for you when you're ready!!
Happy birthday, nocoincidences!

[IndyPepper]

33. Wow, that sucks

I'm so sorry about your fall, especially on your birthday. It sounds like you had quite the ordeal. Here's hoping that you heal quickly and fully and eventually get to have your birthday dinner. And, yes, Happy Birthday!!

I'm 74 and I recently fell while walking my dog. Hit the sidewalk pretty hard, but luckily I only suffered some abrasions on my hands and a couple bruised ribs. As we get older those kinds of incidents are even more fraught with danger, aren't they? Take care and keep us posted on your recovery.

[GoneOffShore]

34. Damn. That sucks. Take care! And on another note: Happy Birthday!

I fainted three weeks ago, crumpled to the floor and ended up with a cut on my chin and one above my eye. Luckily, no other problems. I now have a couple of interesting scars, which, at my age, I'm calling 'distress marks' because I'm definitely an antique.

[Dear_Prudence]

35. Set a rain date

You deserve your birthday celebration. With the amount of pain, maybe have dinner delivered? I am glad that you lived your tell! Take care.

[Jean Genie]

36. poor thing!

So sorry. What a rotten way to celebrate your birthday.
Recuperate, and then when you're up to it, have one HECK of a belated birthday celebration!

[calimary]

37. Well, that's the good news, nocoincidences.

You’re still here! Wishing you a happy birthday and swift healing.

[markie]

38. so sorry

take care of yourself and "Happy Birthday"

[JMCKUSICK]

39. I am so sorry Nocoincidences, I hope you get better and get to Longhorn!

Happy Birthday and Happy New Year

[TBF]

40. Happy Birthday despite it all,

I have to admit this is very relatable to me. I was really pretty clumsy and wiped out a lot when I was younger and insisted on continuing with my biking/long distance running. Now that I am entering the "older" era of my life, I am a lot more careful especially when it's dark or I'm walking my dog. Stepping off slippery curbs, hitting ice, a squirrel darts out and my dog takes off, etc. It all becomes just a little more treacherous. Take it easy and hopefully you will have smooth healing!

[orangecrush]

41. Wishing you a full and rapid recovery

Sorry this happened to you.

[lindalou65]

42. So sorry for your Birthday misfortune

Take care and feel better! Have a belated celebration!

[FrankTC]

43. Don't Take No (Birthday Steak) For An Answer

I suppose the philosophical view would be that life’s like that — we often don’t get what we want or deserve or are looking forward to. But I hope you will turn the tables on life, at least this time, and soon be feeling good enough to return to Longhorn with your posse and enjoy a birthday steak dinner without mishap!

[nocoincidences]

44. Thanks to each of you

for your caring, sympathy empathy, advice....I wish I could speak to each of you personally!

The pain is so much better today. I am not pushing myself too hard to do much. I am truly a klutzy person and it would not be a surprise to find myself on the ground again if I am not careful.

Especially since I started taking the Rx pain pills which make a big difference in my pain tolerance. But they also make me loopy as hell.

The huge bruise all over my chest is horrifying, like I rubbed soot into my skin! I can't wait to see what shades of purple and yellow develops with the healing.

I have nothing to do outside my home for several weeks so plenty of time to heal.

I am blessed to be so free of responsibility right now. I'll just snuggle with my Molly kitty, and watch mindless tv until my mind returns to full power!

[KS Toronado]

45. OUCH !

[ProfessorGAC]

46. Quite A Night

Take it easy & heal soon.

[babylonsister]

47. Ouch! So sorry you

endured this. Healing thoughts for you.

[hamsterjill]

48. Goodness gracious!

That all sounds awful and I'm sorry that it happened to you. I hope you can get some sleep tonight. Sleep is the best medicine!

Sending hugs!

[Emile]

49. Without any doubt, that is a memorable birthday

you will not forget. Sorry you experienced that on your birthday.

Happy Birthday

[Aussie105]

50. Approaching that age myself

and finding Gravity is more of a bitch than I ever suspected.
My legs still reach the ground, but sometimes my feet are in the wrong place and Gravity says . . . Got Ya!

I'm working on a design.
It's an antigravity belt, to be worn around the upper chest.
Normal setting is a 25% weight reduction, but if the electronics detect a sudden fall, weight reduction goes up to 90%, for a smooth and gentle landing.

Not getting very far with the design, but I will persevere.

In the meantime, look after yourself.

Those bruises will go yellow and disappear. Eventually.

EDIT: There are exercises you can do to improve your balance and mobility.
A daily gentle walk, slow and with a walking stick if needed.
And diet.
Us oldies tend to stack on the weight in all the wrong places when we are just at an age where weight works against us.

[Niagara]

51. Congratulations on your 78th trip around the sun fellow, Capricorn

Rest easy, sending healing vibes your way.

[Jarqui]

52. I am so sorry you had to spend your birthday that way

A lot of elderly people are more severely injured or die from falls.
Glass half full: it could have been worse.
Timing was bad luck but you at least got a warning - that may be a blessing in disguise.

Some places have ways for social workers or staff to come and tour your home to make suggestions for your safety. At the very least, read up on it:
https://www.google.com/search?q=safety+tips+for+seniors+living+alone&sca_esv=0d39acdbfaa95ae9&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA996CA996&sxsrf=AE3TifP3FCQCT-eouTYxzj5u9C1H-ObTdg%3A1767011942764&ei=ZnZSad6qLtaD0PEPwfnrsAE&ved=0ahUKEwje9aW56OKRAxXWATQIHcH8GhYQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=safety+tips+for+seniors+living+alone&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJHNhZmV0eSB0aXBzIGZvciBzZW5pb3JzIGxpdmluZyBhbG9uZTILEAAYgAQYigUYkQIyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCBAAGBYYHhgKMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIoFGIYDSL5lUABY315wAHgBkAEAmAH6AaAB-B6qAQcxNi4xOS4xuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIkoALVIMICChAAGIAEGIoFGEPCAg4QLhiABBixAxjHARjRA8ICBBAAGAPCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIREC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYxwEY0QPCAggQABiABBixA8ICERAuGIAEGIoFGJECGMcBGNEDwgIREC4YgAQYigUYkQIYxwEYrwHCAg4QABiABBiKBRixAxiDAcICBRAuGIAEwgIFEAAYgATCAg4QLhiABBjHARivARiOBcICERAuGIAEGLEDGMcBGK8BGI4FwgINEAAYgAQYigUYQxixA8ICCBAAGIAEGKIEwgIIEAAYiQUYogSYAwCSBwcxMy4yMi4xoAeDgAKyBwcxMy4yMi4xuAfVIMIHBjItMzQuMsgHsQGACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

All the best!

[Clouds Passing]

53. Happy Birthday 🎂 Speedy Recovery 💚 Give your birthday dinner a second chance 🥩🥔🍰

[mountain grammy]

54. my 78th was exactly a month ago

I can't remember what we did.. it snowed that day (I took a picture is how I know) so we probably stayed home.

I'm glad it's not memorable.. so sorry about your injury. Hope you heal completely and soon!

Oh and Happy Birthday!

[sueh]

55. I'm so sorry, nocoincidences.

I hope you have a good and speedy recovery.

[Wicked Blue]

56. May your 79th birthday find you happy and healthy!

Meanwhile, I hope you heal quickly.
Happy birthday.

[HeartsCanHope]

57. I'm so sorry, and on your birthday!

Hoping you heal quickly and that the rest of your year is much better! Sending healing vibes and a belated Happy Birthday!

..

[pandr32]

58. Wishing you better days ahead for your new rotation around the sun.

Sounds like you really hurt yourself and broken bones take weeks to recover. You need good sleep for your recovery, too. Hopefully, you can work out how to sleep properly and get up when you need to.
Hugs!