Friday night she fell in the Kitchen. She isn't sure why or how. I heard it in from the den and and ran in to find her in the floor crying in pain and holding her head with both hands. I thought she had hit her head on the tile floor but she said no, just her knee hurt, the dishwasher door was partially open. I finally got her up in a chair with an Ice pack and 3 Ibuprofen. Sat morning went for x-rays. Kneecap broken in multiple pieces with separation and displacement. Immobilizing brace for now, knee specialist to be seen Tuesday.

It's strange, she has no bruising or marks externally but there is lots of swelling. Hoping no soft tissue, joint or tendon etc damage.

She is in a LOT of pain, just going to the bathroom or getting in a chair or bed is awfully painful but she does fair when sitting perfectly still, I got her a rolling walker with a seat on it and that has been a huge help getting her around. Getting her in and out of the car was bad.

For anyone so inclined she could use and would appreciate your thoughts and prayers...

You might send one up for me as well. .
She is adapting to me waiting on her hand and foot real quick!
Plus I will be assuming the taxi service for the Grandkids... Thankfully, she hasn't remembered the little hand bell that sits in the breakfast nook window... yet.

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Originally posted by cparktd:
Thankfully, she hasn't remembered the little hand bell that sits in the breakfast nook window... yet.

And your job for now is to wait on her hand and foot so the bell never occurs to her.

I suspect that ice may really be her friend in dealing with the swelling and pain. As always, follow the doc’s instructions.

Good thoughts and prayers for both of you. May this all pass quickly and successfully and may you both remember it as a time that you came together.

Wow that's bad. I will put her AND you in my prayers.

From someone who took a spill recently you guys have my prayers.
Praying the pain ease's and that the medical attention she gets helps sooner than later.
She is one tough gal to not make you take her to the ER right after it happened. That had to be really, really painful.

May God hold you both and heal her and restore her health very soon.

In my prayers. I hope she mends quickly, and you’re able to keep up! Take care of you, too.

You’re both in my prayers

You're in my prayers. I hope your wife makes a swift and complete recovery.

Thoughts and prayers and sympathy from over here in yUK.

I sincerely hope that your lady is a good healer - this kind of damage, particularly if you are no longer young, can take ages to get better from.

Prayers up for the both of you.

I will keep you both in my prayers this week.

Ouch, I am praying for the both of you guys. Make sure you take good care of her.

Sounds horrible! She has my best wishes! Embrace the bell. For now. You can always take the clapper out of it.

Hope and prayers sent. Praying for a speedy and complete recovery.

Good thoughts and prayers sent for you and your wife.

Many prayers sent your way for both of you.

Wow, you are both in my prayers.

I know it hurts, but I am glad it is only the knee.

I get so many of these type of calls during the week, I was so hesitant to even open the thread.

My thoughts are with you all. I'm wondering whether there's something else amiss, that induced her fall.

Keep an eye on her and I'm sorry for yoru troubles.

You’re both in my prayers. Milo too.

You've got our prayers!

Hope she heals up quickly