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[zoeylucy]

Femur surgery is happening today, but I don’t know about wrist surgery yet. Currently saying they’re taking him around 9:30

[loveswaffles]

Oh wow, how scary. Keeping you guys in my thoughts and wishing him a speedy recovery.

[byjove]

Sending him quick healing vibes <3

[Wtfshouldmynamebe]

Hope everything goes well. Sorry to hear about the fall

[SweetPotato]

I hope surgery goes smoothly! So sorry y’all are dealing with this

[angelashly]

oh my gosh. Thoughts and prayers to you both.

[sweptaway]

Hoping surgery goes well today! How are YOU doing zoeylucy?

[canteverremember]

Oh no! Hope everything goes well today.
How are you doing?

[STP]

Sending you love and healing thoughts.

[zoeylucy]

Aug 2, 2021 7:45:03 GMT -6 sweptaway said:

Hoping surgery goes well today! How are YOU doing zoeylucy?

I’m ok, pretty exhausted but I’m dealing. My ears are super irritated from wearing my mask for 26 solid hours. SO has been amazing throughout this process and I can’t say enough about the nurses we’ve had at OSU. They’ve been wonderful. DS is with his dad through all of this and very worried about SO. I’m stopping by there on my way home tonight to see DS and reassure him.

[apk4]

Oh no! I am sending healing thoughts to your SO, and big hugs to you.

[zoeylucy]

They did just take him, so I’m in the waiting area. I’m supposed to get text updates from the OR, which is reassuring

[Pistol]

Just now seeing this, zoeylucy. Glad you are at the university. They are amazing there. Hopefully his surgeries are uneventful and he is on the mend soon! Do you need anything?

[aasri]

Sending good thoughts and healing vibes to you and your SO. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well.

[zoeylucy]

Aug 2, 2021 8:07:08 GMT -6 Pistol said:

Just now seeing this, zoeylucy. Glad you are at the university. They are amazing there. Hopefully his surgeries are uneventful and he is on the mend soon! Do you need anything?

Thank you, but I’m ok now. My parents came and took my dogs so I don’t have to worry about them. My neighbor works with SO (sort of), so he’s helping me take care of the short term disability and getting me insurance info and numbers so that SO is taken care of that way.

[greykitty]

zoeylucy, again hoping all the medical procedures go well. And I'm glad you have help with the logistics of daily life as well. Wishing you strength as you all work through this.

[thechickencoop]

Ouch! Good luck today!

[calendula]

Sending him healing thoughts and big hugs to you.

[shamycooler]

oh i'm so sorry zoeylucy. i hope his surgeries and recovery go well!

[zoeylucy]

As of 2 pm SO is doing well but still in surgery. I just want to see him.

[angelashly]

Aug 2, 2021 12:07:42 GMT -6 zoeylucy said:

As of 2 pm SO is doing well but still in surgery. I just want to see him.

Did they give a time they would be done? Do you need lunch?

[zoeylucy]

Aug 2, 2021 12:10:50 GMT -6 angelashly said:

Aug 2, 2021 12:07:42 GMT -6 zoeylucy said:

As of 2 pm SO is doing well but still in surgery. I just want to see him.

Did they give a time they would be done? Do you need lunch?

They did not give a specific time. I haven’t eaten, but the idea of food is not appealing right now.

[jaygee]

Aug 2, 2021 12:29:22 GMT -6 zoeylucy said:

Aug 2, 2021 12:10:50 GMT -6 angelashly said:

Did they give a time they would be done? Do you need lunch?

They did not give a specific time. I haven’t eaten, but the idea of food is not appealing right now.

As long as they have your contact info, I would step out and get some food or a coffee or something. Surgery always takes longer than they say plus the time in recovery room before they will come out and talk to you. Make sure you are hydrating and at least eating small snacks with some protein. Try not to wear yourself out before the time comes when you will have to help with recovery, etc. I say this with love and care. Put on your own oxygen mask first.

[angelashly]

Aug 2, 2021 12:34:15 GMT -6 jaygee said:

Aug 2, 2021 12:29:22 GMT -6 zoeylucy said:

They did not give a specific time. I haven’t eaten, but the idea of food is not appealing right now.

As long as they have your contact info, I would step out and get some food or a coffee or something. Surgery always takes longer than they say plus the time in recovery room before they will come out and talk to you. Make sure you are hydrating and at least eating small snacks with some protein. Try not to wear yourself out before the time comes when you will have to help with recovery, etc. I say this with love and care. Put on your own oxygen mask first.

THIS

[pobre]

Thinking of y'all zoeylucy, I hope you get to see him soon.

[zoeylucy]

I just spoke to the surgeon. He said that this was a difficult case due to the way the head of the femur split and broke.

They were able to get everything back in place with more plates and screws than anticipated but the nerves look good and the tendon damage should heal on its own. He should be able to begin using his knee tomorrow and be here for a couple more days. There is a possibility that skilled nursing will be required if he can’t rehab fast enough but SO will NOT want that and he’ll work hard in therapy to go home.

I was worried about his bone density because of the severity of the breaks but the surgeon said the bones look normal, and this was just the perfectly wrong way to fall.

I should be able to see him in a couple hours.

[angelashly]

That is great news zoeylucy, I hope you get to see him more quickly but at least he looks like he will be able to recover well with help

[bobyn]

Keeping y'all in my thoughts as he begins to recover and heal!

[wildflower]

Seeing your updates now. I'm glad the surgeries went well and that the long term prognosis is good as well. Surprise medical stuff is so scary.

[piratecat]

Oh how scary. I’m glad surgery went well and I hope recovery is smooth.