Any updates regarding Joe.

[topping21]

Hope he is getting better??  Joe has helped me alot and I miss all of his post....

[A66eyroad]

I've sent a P.M. but don't know how else to get in touch. Hope he's better soon!

[Joe S.]

I have been moved to North ridge Masonic Home for rehab. A few weeks ago, my leg broke and I fell down a flight of stairs. Today is my first day back on the computer for a few minutes. I hit my head on the way down the stairs and have drastic changes in vision.

I spent about 2 weeks in North Memorial Trauma center. My blood sugars were crashed a number of times. Toward the end of the second week they started therapy. I have had diarrhea for almost two weeks. No idea why.

Left Femur was fractured. I have a rod from my knee to my hip. No energy or hunger yet. Where I am now I get OT once per day and Pt twice per day. Since I have no continence of bladder or bowel I wear a diaper that has to be changed a lot.

I think that if my PCP had done the test that I asked for several months ago, I may have side stepped this bump.   I am non-weight bearing for another 3 weeks. I can not go home until I am weight bearing.

I do not know when I will write again.

[Gayle]

HI JOE!!!!

So glad to hear from you! Please know you have a lot of prayers helping you to get through all this! Everyone is sending much love and many hugs!

[A66eyroad]

So glad to hear from you, Joe! We sure did miss you!

Lots of ((((hugs)))) and positive thoughts your way!

[stephL]

Aww Joe, so sorry to hear about your fall. We've missed you! Take care and I sure hope you make a fast recovery!

[Carolina]

OMG JOE!

What a nightmare.

One that starts out terrible and goes downhill fast.

I hope things are looking like a road to recovery SOON.

The bowel and bladder thing sound like some nerve damage to your spine as well, sir.

But then I'm no doctor.

You are such a dignified man, this has to be very challenging for you, all around.

I gather that your leg actually broke and that's why you fell?

I know that often happens to hips, the hip fractures and then the fall occurs.

I didn't know about spontaneous breaks in the femur as well.

I hope they are controlling your pain as well as possible.

We are ALL SO GLAD to hear from you!   Even with such a terrible series of events.

PLEASE keep us posted.

Hoping there are very good tones for you.

Hugs

Elaine

[Sooki]

Joe, I'm so sorry to hear about your fall and all your trials since then.  I hope you're in good hands and heal well.  You must be looking forward so much to being home again.

Thank you for taking the time to give us an update.  I know that must have been an effort.  You're in our thoughts.

[Jellyb]

Oh Joe... :-(

I am sending positive energy your way. Heal fast

[Crymeariver]

So sorry to hear this.  I'm sure you are longing for the comforts of home. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

[mebog]

OOOH Joe,  I don't post often but want you to knw you are on my Prayer list.
Feel better son.      Mebog

[4Kids]

Hi Joe

I am so glad to hear from you but in agony hearing what you have been through. So, so very sorry. I wish you the quickest recovery possible and as much patience and fortitude as possible to be able to endure the many trials ahead.  You seem like such a force to be reckoned with that I am sure you will be on top of this challenge in no time.

Best wishes!!!!

Jackie

[topping21]

Welcome back Joe.

Glad to see you back.  Sorry to hear about your mishap and glad to hear things are looking better for you.  Good luck with Rehab and I hope you get better

[Bucky]

Joe - sorry to hear of your mishap, and some other health challenges you are dealing with.  Sending you get well wishes and hoping you will have a speedy recovery.

Thinking of you and wishing you the best - take care,
Bucky

[aussie mum]

Joe,
You certainly have had a tough time. Glad to see that you are being well cared for.
Take care & get well soon.
Aussie Mum