Sharon’s surgery went off without a hitch and as a result she penned this blog about the experience….
That fateful Monday all I wanted to do was get a better view of a creek yet I rarely if ever venture off any trail. I took a step on what looked like terra firma but instead was my ten foot crushing drop. By the time I yelled JOHN I had already crashed onto the rocks with such a force smashing my wrist, cutting my knee, losing my sunglasses , my droid phone and my visor. But adrenaline kicked in and I jumped right up and just wanted the hell outa there. We rushed to Seaside Providence ER whereupon I walked in and said I broke my wrist and need to see a doctor. Thank goodness I arrived on the shift of Mary the trauma nurse and Dr. Opie. They were fabulous professionals and 4 hours later after x-rays, sedation, Chinese finger torture, and stitches I was on my way home in a clunky splint and sling. I was told to see a surgeon as soon as possible because the extent of the break and dislocated bone made surgery a must. John called and somehow wrangled a next day appointment with a hand specialist, Dr. McPherson Beall, III at www.ofc-oregon.com/ whom Dr. Opie and Mary recommended.
The July 4th holiday meant that the soonest surgery appointment to my chagrin would not be until Friday at 9:45. Thankfully John arranged a reunion with friends of ours in Portland, CeCe and Brett, who have been a delight. Along with my great pain pills I have been able to truly enjoy a couple of nice tours the Gilbert’s showed us in and around the exciting city of Portland in the days awaiting surgery. John will describe those days in another blog.
Lord knows what this fiasco will do to the budget but I am so impressed with the care I have received here in Portland and look forward to my follow up appointment July 18th. And John, my soul mate, thank you for your logic, patience and heroism throughout my trauma drama…
* Now that this is mostly behind we can get back to doing what we love to do best… explore our beautiful country!
The patient looks great. Here's hoping for a quick recovery!
ReplyDeleteoh my! you look great. Just wondering how you penned this blog with a shattered wrist, and how you spelled properly on those great pain pills. I can't take pain pills, they make me throw up, sure hope I don't ever shatter anything! Have fun on your travels and stay upright!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness it's all behind you! That was really pretty scary, and I'm glad you had a good outcome. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out cousin. I knew you'd have the right attitude going into this and, sure enough, you are truly on the road to recovery. About those young and handsome doctors - maybe that was why John hung around so long. Anyway, Penny and I are happy to hear the surgery went well.
ReplyDeleteLooking good, and lucky that all went so quickly for you. Here's to a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear this all went well. I was wondering what had happened. Waiting for 'the rest of the story'. Hope it will be as good as new forever and ever amen. Thanks again for the cucumin advice comment.
ReplyDeleteYIKES! I'm staying on the trail now forever, I promise.
ReplyDeleteMe too!!
DeleteGood to hear all is going well for you.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that the surgery went well. That was a great picture of you!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo very happy that all turned out well. We will continue to keep you in our prayers for a complete speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you had such a challenge this past week in our beautiful state of Oregon--hope it doesn't taint the memory of the beach too much. We are glad to hear that all went well and that the medical care was good (and good-looking too!). Hope we can catch up with you soon and that you are still able to make that delicious homemade bread.
ReplyDeletep.s. You look a little too happy in the photo--must be the pain pills?
So glad to hear you are on the road to recovery!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. Happy to hear the surgery went well. Portland has excellent medical care.
ReplyDeleteSusan
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So pleased to see your happy photo.
ReplyDelete10 feet onto rocks is quite a fall. Now I'll be even more careful around he edges of banks and cliffs.
Now the real healing begins.
Blessings.
Maybe it's just me but ALL doctors look like kids anymore. Come to think of it so do teachers, Judges, lawyers, salespeople, waitstaff......
ReplyDeleteGlad you read you are on the mend.
So, glad your surgery went well. Never trust a doc over 30- the young ones are all over the new technology. Take care and enjoy your extended stay in Portland.
ReplyDeleteContinuing prayer for your recovery. Happy you are doing so well.
ReplyDeleteGosh...I was just able to get caught up on your blog. That is scary!!! Wonderful turn out though. You look great. I'm with you on the Blue Bell ice cream. Keep enjoying Oregon, but beware of edges.
ReplyDeleteWow, from Canada we have had to rely only on campground wifi for internet. We aren't able to check blogs as often. Just now catching up. So sorry to hear about Sharon's injury, but glad she got such professional attention and is on the mend!
ReplyDeleteWe were thinking about you as we came through Portland on Friday. Sure glad you had handsome doc, that always helps.
ReplyDeleteWe have vowed to never darken the entrance to Portland Fairview RV Park again. We stayed there two or three times and had bad experiences each time. Most of the problems centered around the "Nazi" manager. He enforces the rules far beyond what is reasonable yet lets other long time guests get away with all sorts of things. Don't ever try to stay there for a month or longer. They require a background and credit check for both of you (that you have to pay for). They require a 6 page lease agreement. They require copies of your driver's licenses, proof of liability insurance and more! It is crazy. The only other place in the country that we have had that happen to us is at Pheasant Ridge in Wilsonville,Oregon. They also require a background check and a lease agreement. Anyway, you might post your experience on www.rvparkreviews.com so others will see the problems you have had with this park.
ReplyDeleteGlad the surgery is over and you are on the mend. I'm always yelling at Russ to back away from the edge - maybe now he'll listen LOL!!
ReplyDeleteSharon, just read about your accident. Hope you're well on the road to recovery by now.
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