I wanted to update you nice people on my brother-in-law

[Bouncy Ball]

We got a second call at 12:45 last night. My sister-in-law (his wife) found out he has a compound fracture of the right femur and his right knee is pretty messed up (no details on that). He also has assorted other minor injuries. They are performing surgery on his leg to put it in some kind of brace/put pins in it. I don't really understand all that, maybe someone here knows what that is about?

While a compound fracture (youch!!!) is extremely painful, I am grateful his injuries weren't life-threatening.

We still don't know how it happened. I remember when my husband was hurt during Desert Storm, we had to wait until we heard from HIM (when he was finally in an Army hospital in Germany) to find out what happened. That might be the case here, too. I'm just happy knowing the horrible scenarios going through my head last night aren't true.

How long is this damn war supposed to last? I'm now hoping he needs weeks and weeks (maybe months and months) of physical therapy. He is infantry, so, while legs are important to anyone, they are of extreme importance to someone like him.

Thanks for your positive vibes and hugs last night. That was very scary. I hate this war. Hate it hate it hate it hate it. So does Scott, actually (he voted for Kerry!!!).

[smbolisnch]

1. Well thank goodness he is ok!

If I'm not mistaken, compound fractures do take quite a while to recover from. Ouch is right....I can't imagine how that must feel..Just the thought gives you goosebumps. Thanks for the update!

[Bouncy Ball]

4. Just thinking of it

gives me chills. Ouch is probably a major understatement. I'm just glad they have good pain meds nowdays.

[Cuban_Liberal]

2. Thank God!

I'm so relieved he's going to be OK!

:hug:

[Bouncy Ball]

3. I was so relieved

I burst into tears when I heard! I was kinda laughing and crying all at the same time. What a mess.

Thanks, Tony.

:hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

16. You're welcome.

You've always been there for me, when things were rough.

:hug:

[Blue Diadem]

5. Good to hear

that his injuries were not more serious than they are and that you were able to find out rather quickly. I bet those hours felt like days though.

[progmom]

6. Thanks for the update, BB

I was up much of the night with a feverish toddler, so I had much time to think of you and your family. Kept my feelings of self-pity in check (yeah, I'm not sleeping, but at least it's not for the same reason that BB isn't sleeping!).

:hug: to you this morning. I hope the news continues to get better.

[Worst Username Ever]

7. Well it is great that he'll be OK!

[BikeWriter]

8. Thank you for the update! There were many of us worried.

:(

[johnnie]

9. Even though I wish he was home

I am glad to hear that it seems he will be OK. My thoughts are with him and his family. Take care...

[msgadget]

10. Thanks for the update.

It's bad but not near as bad as it could've been.

:hug:

[MissB]

11. Glad to hear the injuries

aren't life-threatening.

I hope his rehabilitation takes as long as the war, and that he never makes it back to Iraq.

[Feathered Fish]

12. I'm glad to hear that it's not that bad

But it is still bad enough. Take care BB, and keep us posted (I'm sure you will :)) :hug:
Peace. Now.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

13. Glad he'll be OK

They are going to put a plate with screws in the femur so that the multiple fracture sites can heal...they literally drill through the bone to do this.

The knee (if messed up enough) MAY keep him out...cross your fingers.

[GreenPartyVoter]

14. *relieved hug*

[OhioBlue]

15. I'm so glad to hear that he is

okay - well in a sense, I know is injuries are terrible, but thank goodness it wasn't worse. My thoughts are still with you.

[Minimus]

17. Well thank goodness. I thought about him quite a bit last night.

I am sorry for his injury but hopefully all will mend well. He cannot possibly go back to infantry work.

I hope they send him home to recover!

[motely36]

18. I'm glad to hear he is going to be ok.

My thoughts and prayers are still with you, him, and your family. :hug:

[Solly Mack]

19. Glad he's OK !

and that it wasn't anything worse.

((((((((((((Bouncy Ball's BIL & family))))))))))))))))

[Lex]

20. Oh, that's good news, such as it is,

isn't it? I mean, I know it's not *good* news, but you know. Thankfully it wasn't something worse. I mean it sounds like it might hurt like hell and be a long process of healing, but still . . .

Hugs to you and your family, BB.

[WritersBlock]

21. Glad it wasn't life-threatening.

I've been checking your other thread all day. You must have been going through hell waiting to hear.

Here's hoping for a full ... but VERY slow - and Stateside ... recovery!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

22. I'm sorry he's hurting

but so glad he'll be alright. Best of luck to him for a speedy recovery!

[fluffernutter]

23. thanx for the update, hunny.

thank heavens it wasn't life threatening. sounds like the docs are doing a good job saving his leg. your bil is in my thoughts.

i hate hate hate the war too :cry:

:hug: to you and your hub.

[Biased Liberal Media]

24. I was hoping you'd post an update today

I'm so sorry what happened to him but I'm also relieved it wasn't life-threatening.

:hug: to you all.

[montana_hazeleyes]

25. So glad to hear

his injuries are not life threatening,though it's still horrible that he and your family have to suffer this.

[Bullwinkle925]

26. I hate this war too - am glad that your brother-in-law is going to

be all right and is now starting the process of mending. I just wish that we could bring them all home where they belong.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

27. I'm relieved to see this

Your family was on my mind all day. I'm happy for all of you that it's not anything worse.

This should keep him out for a long time and depending on the extent of knee damage he may not be able to return at all. In a way that's a bit of good news from it all.

:hug: