Let me tell you what happened yesterday....

I really hate to admit this, but I will be honest and say *I want sympathy* !!

My grandson's birthday was yesterday and the party was planned at his house from 4-6.  Well, we got there at 3:45 and because it was basically outside, I chose to go thru the house.  I have a phobia about steps and there are 6 or 7 steps to the deck.  I was carrying the packages, my purse, and a drink.  Went thru the house and out the back door onto the deck.  Everything was festive and Amanda (my oldest and Steele's mother) was talking and I was headed to the gift table.  FELL - right down onto my face ! 

The deck is painted a beigey color it is a large area, then a step down to another large area.  Why is there a step??? who knows.... It is a rental house and that is the way it is.  Why not have 2 separate colors?  again who knows...

I have a bruised area on my forehead above the right eye and scratched area on my right cheek and a bruise across the bridge of my nose.  Then there is my right arm - OMG - how it hurts.  I wasn't able to catch myself or try to break my fall because I had the things in my hands.  No noticeable bruising but swelling.  I went to work last night at 11p (I know I have responsibilities and commitment issues) and had my elbow x-rayed.  Thank the Lord, no break!  But I can hardly move it in certain positions.
But on with my assessment of my injuries.  My right knee is skinned up and bruised and my left knee has a whopping bruise and some swelling. 
The bottom line - I feel like I wa**** by a Mack truck !

Now I can still walk and cycle, so I am working on getting in my exercise today.  Lori, my youngest daughter, came over and helped me with my hair after my shower.  I can't spray my hair with hairspray because it hurts too much to point and push with my index finger on my right hand....And I don't even want to tell you about the pain when it comes to wiping my b*tt !  I feel handicapped in so many ways.

So I have decided that this falling business is for the young.  I don't intend to do this again unless I am where I can legally get some money for pain and suffering.  And there is pain and suffering when you are 54 years old and weigh a ton as I do !!

On a more positive note - Steele had a wondeful party with a lot of his friends and some relatives and he is a happy 7 year old now.

I will accept sympathy notes, visitors to my house to do my chores except for the b*tt wiping (I know TMI) or new body parts.  If new body parts are in the works, please make them lighter and more durable than the ones I have now.  LOL    I need a group hug....

Everyone - take care,
Shelia

Shelia I'm so sorry that you fell and your in pain and I know how bad it can hurt because I stepped into a hole 3 yrs ago at a Sam's club parking lot and caught my face with my left arm and that night  after going to the ER and getting a ton of x-rays all it showed was some bruising well let me tell you the pain was so bad around my elbow that nothing helped not pain pills, ice but finally my son went to Walgreen at 2am and got me a heating pad and that's what relieved some of the pain. To make a long story short 3 months later I was still having pain and couldn't carry anything like groceries and finally ended up going to another doctor and for months had ultrasound treatments and had to wear a brace, was told I got tennis elbow as a result and there was nothing else they could do, it still hurts every once in awhile now but not like it did. Anyway I just wanted you do know you have a big hug from me and I'll pray for your pain to go away but do try the heating pad.

Thank you Cindy - I am using the heating pad - used it this morning after I got home on my elbow... slept pretty good, too, but ohhh, how it hurts when I had to get up and move it.

Shelia

I'm sorry to hear about your fall.

Consider it a bone density test the HARD way.

I know the heat feels good. But you really don't want to use heat on a new injury. Heat increases circulation and will increase swelling. Increased swelling can lead to throbbing pain and stiffness.

Ice will decrease the swelling.

Belinda

Belinda - I appreciate your input and I know about the ice - I iced last night even at work at the hospital, but this morning when I went to bed I used the heat.  Today during the day I have used ice again.  I have to work again in the morning and will possibly use a sling and ice.  It is only my elbow that hurts - the other boo-boos are tolerable.  I just hope I can work all day.

Shelia

OMG!!!! I am so sorry to hear about your BIG Owies and sorry to say I don't have any extra body part to replaced the bad ones with .  But I will say I hope you feel better and send you a get well soon if that helps!!!!!  I so glad you still had a great party and didn't break nothing .   Feel better


Leslie

Thank you Leslie !

I know it will take time to heal, but by go**** Hurts!

Shelia

Now that was one way to upstage a 7 year old - by falling into his party. Honestly you were invited to the party - there was no need to cra****

I'm so sorry that you're hurt. Hope things mend quickly.

- Iris

(((((((((SHELIA))))))))))

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident.  Get plenty of rest and I hope you feel better real soon!!

 (that's a gentle kiss for all your boo-boos.  sorry, but I don't have anything for the butt wiping ~ you are on your own with that one!!  lol!!!)

OUCH! I must be a big baby (well, I know I am) but there is no way that I could have went to work and the next day you are thinking about exercising! WOW! I know that has to hurt so bad! Here's big hugs to you!