T&P Requested…again

-T-

DH broke his pelvis last night in a motorcycle accident. He went off the road and hit a sign. He's 8 hours away so I haven't left yet. They'll do surgery either today or Monday. My sister (nurse) is trying to convince me to stay home and let his brother, who is with him, take care of everything. It's a surgery and I feel like I should go. I just don't know what to do. I'm taking DS with me if I do go. She thinks it's not that big of a deal, but I keep thinking that I would want him there if I was having surgery even though it is a day's drive. Anyways, keep him in your thoughts and prayers, he's in a lot of pain.

mrskimm09

Oh no T! Lots of T&Ps!! 

I would go. I wouldn't want to be at a hospital by myself if I had surgery.  Im sure he will be happy you are there even if it is "not a big deal" according to your sister. Call him to see when the surgery is so if it is on monday you can plan for that. Especially with DS. I hope he recovers quick and well. 

belle785

I would go to be there to support your husband. When will he be able to make it home? T&Ps coming your way!

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-T-

Thanks guys. I am on my way with my MIL and DS. I finally got to talk to DH for a little bit. He's out of it, but getting the pain under control. Surgery will be Monday and will get some screws and plates. MIL has not stopped talking since she got in the car and she's giving me a headache. OMG! Silence!

lckcdc3

Oh man T, I'm so sorry. T&Ps coming your way. I'm glad you are going!

Jmcmahon21

Oh crap T, I'm so sorry but I'm glad that he's ok! It could have definitely been a lot worse but surgery is never fun. I'm glad you're going, it sounds like you really wanted to from the beginning and I would've gone too. Hope the surgery goes well, T&P's headed there!

jesselayne8

Oh gosh. I am so sorry. Hope surgery and recovery goes smoothly.

sportsmomma

Thinking of you! Hope he's on the mend soon!

mrskimm09

Glad to hear you decided to go! T&Ps for you and your family. 

Ricola

I'm so sorry, T. What a scary call that must have been to get. I can't imagine. I'm glad you decided to go, I would have done the same.
Lots of big hugs to you and I'm sending good thoughts for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. How long will he have to stay at that hospital?

-T-

So apparently the surgeon is on vacation for 10 days. I don't quite know why we didn't find this out until today, but they want to transfer him. They found a surgeon 2.5 hours away from where we live who specializes in pelvic/hip fractures so the plan is to have him fly there. It will be good to be closer to home. Levi and stayed with a friend of my brother's last night so we got some good sleep. DH is in a lot of pain today, hoping to get surgery over with so he can start recovering.

mrskimm09

Well at least he will be closer to home. That IS weird they couldn't tell you that before you scheduled the surgery. You would think it would come up when they were scheduling it. 

iluvmylab

Sorry to hear this T. I hope he is doing ok!

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motang

I hope he can get into surgery at the closer hospital very soon so he can start recovering. How scary. Sending you and your H thoughts and prayers.

Leap08

I'm so sorry. The whole situation sounds horrible. I hope they're able to get your husband into surgery soon so he can start the recovery process.

designer303

Hey @-T-‌ I'm chiming in, so sorry that you and your family are going through this. I will keep your guys in my prayers and hope your DH's surgery goes well and he has a speedy recovery

Ricola

Maybe the surgeon had to take leave unexpectedly for some kind of emergency?
I hope your husband can get his surgery as soon as possible. Hang in there, friend!

-T-

DH finally got transferred late this afternoon. His mom went on the plane with him, DS and I drove 9 hours home. We just got home and I'm so ready to sleep in my own bed tonight! DH probably won't have surgery tomorrow since the surgeon is booked. He needs to have new X-rays taken and is having an issue with low hemoglobin tonight. They will look into that tomorrow and hopefully get everything straightened out so we can move forward. 

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moosebaby2011

Just seeing this. Thinking of you and your family!

MesmrEwe

Hugs -T-!!!! Thankfully 2.5 hours away puts you in a reasonable range compared to being 8 hours away (btw - not to be nosey but where did it happen?)..

Here's hoping for a rapid recovery for YH!!! Down time isn't good when someone is that active!

-T-

MesmrEwe said:

Hugs -T-!!!! Thankfully 2.5 hours away puts you in a reasonable range compared to being 8 hours away (btw - not to be nosey but where did it happen?)..

Here's hoping for a rapid recovery for YH!!! Down time isn't good when someone is that active!

It happened in Arkansas, pretty close to Missouri. He's having surgery this morning at 8:30. Should take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours. He should be able to come home within a week! Looking forward to sleeping in my own bed soon!

jesselayne8

Hope surgery goes smoothly today!

MesmrEwe

That explains a lot!  A friend just moved down to Missouri from Rochester - After being spoiled with the Mayo system it was an eye-opener with the lack of care down there and sheer frustration that no one could coordinate with anyone!  (her FIL needed an MRI and consequently treatment for the problem...  They went to the ER because of debilitating pain levels, it was going to be a week before they could fit him in for an ER, then another several days before the MRI would be read, let alone treated. 

Here's hoping surgery went well and he's on the mend with no bumps in the road from here on out!  I can't imagine how uncomfortable that flight had to be!  If you need to send him off to a rehab center until he's more mobile, don't fear it!  They get PT 2x/day instead of once and it's not nearly as rough on you while he's on the mend. 

Ricola

How did the surgery go, @-T-? Still sending lots of good thoughts your way! I hope you can get back into a routine soon and that your DH is feeling better. Were you able to take time off your new job? Is DS with you? 

-T-

Surgery went well. It was about 4 hours long, then waited for about 1.5 to see him after recovery. He finally came home yesterday and it's miserable. He got up 5 times during the night, needing meds and to use the restroom. I had to get up every time so I'm exhausted. Thankfully DS slept all night, but between the 2 of them, I'm constantly running around doing something for 1 of them. He can't put any pressure on his left leg so he's using crutches or a walker now. My bosses have been super nice and said I can take as much time off as I need to. I took all last week off and went to work yesterday, and will be taking off until at least the 3rd of June because he has to be supervised until his appointment on the 2nd. 

I took DS with me to Missouri, which was interesting. He did pretty well but I left him with my mom when they transferred him closer to home. They live about an hour away from the hospital so I mostly came home and slept there. 

We are familiar with Rochester, most people get sent there for big issues. We, too, are spoiled with excellent care in Southeast South Dakota. I would not send my worst enemy to Missouri for treatment. Ridiculous.

designer303

Yikes that must be really tough taking care of both your men like that. Glad the surgery went well and hope things get better soon. ((Hugs))