Good grief, Mel!!! Poor Alan!

I can't believe the restaurant couldn't do better than THAT. What? A glass of water and you had to do the asking?

I was new on crutches when I fell at Wendy's in Miami this spring (tipped over in the bathroom stall and broke my ribs). They called the EMTs. By the time I found out and toldl them it wasn't necessary, the ambulance was already there!

Wendy's filled out an incident report and sent me a follow-up letter.

So different from your experience!

So glad Alan is okay. Take good care of that elbow. He is a mighty tough fellow! (((((Melody))))) (((((Alan)))))

Sorry it happened, Mel. Tell Alan that for me.
I know what its like to fall, done it a few times- with MRI follow-ups.
Just as Jo said. Keep it clean and change bandages daily until it
looks good enough to leave them off.
For the trauma pain, an analgesic of some sorts will probably be all
you have to do.
It'll be sore for a few days.
If it's sore longer than 3-4 days and doesn't seem to be getting better-
head for the doc's.

Hi Bob (and everybody who replied to me).

Alan was not in pain last night whatsoever (and when he landed with a thump, I figured, Oh my god, he'll be black and blue tomorrow and in pain).

This did not happen.

Well, he's still sleeping and it's 10:30 a.m. here in Brooklyn, NY (when he goes on the computer and stays till 3:30 a.m. he wakes up after 11 a.m.

I just sneaked in and peaked at his elbow. All last night (from when we got home) till I went to bed at 11:30 p.m, there was no blood on the wrapping.

Just now I saw there was dried blood on the outer wrapping, which leads me to believe that when you toss and turn and land on your injury, you might rub it and it might bleed. There was no blood anywhere else, not on sheets, coverlet, or anything.

So when he wakes up, I'll just take a look, clean it again, put some disinfectant again, and wrap it again.

Then I'll threaten him with bodily harm if he moves!!!!

lol

Melody

Looks like you making all the right moves, Melody. Unless Alan accidently busts it open again it should heal soon.

Other than it comes with the territory!
That Alan has been SOO LUCKY not to have had this happen on a regular basis before is a blessing.
I always have several near misses each year and one GOOD ONE! Entailing a trip to the ER, X-rays, wheel chair, PT the whole works. It is not FUN!
Count your blessings and keep on going. 's - j

I;m so glad every thing tured out well. I was in the hospital for 5 days,they
called a payed for a free taxi they were worried about Bob getting me up
the stairs..Soooo I like a nut try to get out the of the Taxi and down I go.
It hurts your skin and your pride. D. is so right he didn't do more damage,
from one who falls far to much,all I hear is here is a assited living. paper I have many years for that..Glad he didn'r hurt his purty face. Hugs to all Sue

Shiney Sue - I have been wondering about you and if you were alright. I hope things are better.

Mel - you and Alan sure do have alot of excitement in your life!! Glad Alan is alright...