We got confirmation Sunday that Helen broke her ankle when she fell Saturday night in the bathroom.
After a restless Saturday night, we loaded Helen into the car and drove to Mountain View Hospital's Emergency Room. When we go there, we had trouble getting her out of the car and into the wheelchair and she slipped down to the parking pavement. There was no one else around to help, so I had to hoist her into the chair, straining my right leg in the process. Getting old is, well, getting old!
Finally got her into the ER check-in and they did a great job of processing her and taking her back to get X-rays while I waited in the lobby. After about an hour they came and got me to join her in her private ER room. The doctor soon came in and explained that she broke both her fibula and tibia down near her ankle. Healing time an estimated 6 to 8 weeks. A nurse wrapped it in a soft case and we were out of there in about two hours.
Helen needs to follow up with an orthopedic doc today to see about getting a hard case on her leg. It's not the way we planned to start our LV Adventures, but life sometimes puts these little bumps in our path. As we were leaving the hospital there was a handful of folks standing outside weeping and looking very sad. I couldn't help but think that our situation pales in comparison with the tragedy they were facing.
As I write this, Helen is still asleep. Even with the soft wrap that stabilizes her leg, it's not easy for her to get around. Things like climbing into bed and using the toilet are major, major logistical problems. And getting in and out of the car is like climbing a mountain!
Needless to same, gambling adventures will be on hold until we can get this broken ankle situation under control. I dare not leave her in this condition...
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