Just Did A Dumb Thing

Mama Mia · ‎03-10-2010

As some of you may remember I had chemo last year and then neuropathy. Anyway, today I was feeling pretty good, so I dusted, yay for me, and went out side. I got several garden tools and was bending over, trying to dig out a few weeds.

I was afraid I would fall over, LOL, so got down and my knees. Well, I soon got tired and couldn't get up, no strength at all, so here I was crawling on the grass and pavers, trying to get DH to hear me.Ouch! He came and I crawled in the garage and actually lay down, thinking we would have to call the EMT's to get me up. Finally, DG got a step stool and I sort of crawled up on that. I am 76 now and it hurts my heart not being able to do the things I used to.

However, this is not a pity party for me, I just want to ask if anyone else has done a dumb thing??

mm

"Cats are like potato chips, you can never have just one".

Vamp · ‎04-14-2010

Everyone has done a dumb thing, without exception, so don't be too hard on yourself. I am sorry you had such an unfortunate experience and glad it wasn't more serious!

Do you & your DH both have cell phones? If not, invest in either cell phones or--if that's not practical or affordable--walkie talkies. That way you can communicate with each other should something like that ever happen again.

bells4me · ‎03-13-2010

Get a Life Alert. At least you can still type, lol

Mama Mia · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/27/2014 Vamp said:
Everyone has done a dumb thing, without exception, so don't be too hard on yourself. I am sorry you had such an unfortunate experience and glad it wasn't more serious!

Do you & your DH both have cell phones? If not, invest in either cell phones or--if that's not practical or affordable--walkie talkies. That way you can communicate with each other should something like that ever happen again.

Vamp, oh yes, we both have cell phones, and ordinarily I would have taken mine out with me. Duh! I didn't, and DH let me know in no uncertain terms that i should have, as I didn't tell him that I was out there. Lesson learned. ${#emotions_dlg.glare}$

mm

"Cats are like potato chips, you can never have just one".

croemer · ‎03-10-2010

Oh Mama...I am so happy your DH was around. Be careful.

Dumb things...oh yeah...plenty.

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kdgn · ‎03-09-2010

As we age we start to lose mobility. Yeah, it hurts. It s*cks. I've found that when I'm on the floor I can no longer get back up without some "help" in the form of something to hang on to.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

Don't beat yourself up, just consider it a lesson learned. Have a relaxing evening.

LyndaGee · ‎03-11-2010

Glad everything turned out okay, MamaMia. Please be careful!

Allegheny · ‎03-19-2010

Do a dumb thing, oh yes. I don't think we would be human if we never did something dumb once in a while.

You've obviously been through a great deal in the past year and also remember the older we get the longer it takes to rebuild strength and stamina. Don't get discouraged, just take one day at a time. Start with things you enjoy.

ShowMe · ‎09-06-2010

One night a couple years ago I fell in my apartment. I was able to make my way over to a chair, and was finally able to get up, but it took forever. My knees are really a big problem for me. And, yes, it does take strength to get up.....and yes, we do lose that strength as we get older. I think falling is the biggest fear I have about getting old, especially when I am on unfamiliar ground.

Mama......glad you are ok and that your DH was there. I got a cell phone for that exact reason. My laundry area is in the basement, and every time I go down there I have my phone with me......just in case I need some help. Maybe it would be a good idea for you to do the same thing......At least you could call your landline from your cell phone and have him come out to you if he hasn't heard you yelling for him. Just a thought.