Ed Kennell 41,806 #1 Posted January 7, 2016 The bad news... Mrs. K took a tumble this morning. She had just put something in the fridge and when she turned toward the table, the Crocs she were wearing didn't slide on the vinyl flooring and she fell. It has been 15 months since her back surgery and the healing has been going well up to this point. I was convinced she had probably broken some of the hardware loose in her back. So we took a road trip for x rays.. The good news.. All hardware is all intact and no cracks in the fused L3,4,and5. She is sore and will be on meds for a while. but all appears to be OK. Sure glad we sprang for the grade 8 lag bolts and rods. The Crocs have been removed from her shoe closet. Oh, BTW Bob, I guess this proves after 15 months of healing, you can once again do back flips off a horse . 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #2 Posted January 7, 2016 Ed, I'm glad to hear she didn't break anything loose or otherwise, bones I mean. I hope she has a quick recovery too. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #3 Posted January 7, 2016 Yea Ed, glad it wasn`t any worse, Wishin` her the best... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #4 Posted January 7, 2016 Glad she is ok. I always raise heck with my wife for not wearing "real" shoes around the house! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #5 Posted January 7, 2016 What a scare that must've been...glad to hear her fall wasn't catastrophic. Reminds me...didn't someone else we know just get a new set of clogs too? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,812 #6 Posted January 7, 2016 Ed, glad to hear your wife is doing well. Titanium is tough stuff! And NO BACK FLIPS for Bob 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,291 #7 Posted January 7, 2016 Wow, that was a scare. I worry every time I move wrong that I have done damage, but a fall? That's scary. After 15 months and all that Titanium, that part of her back is the strongest area in her body. I was thinking about the back flip yesterday as I was walking past the trailer. Even after total fusion I will think twice about all of these wild stallions. Tell Mrs. K to take it easy, and throw out those dangerous Crocs. I finally convinced my wife to ditch hers when a similar thing happened to one of her co-workers. I'm glad all is well. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,226 #8 Posted January 7, 2016 2 hours ago, KC9KAS said: Glad she is ok. I always raise heck with my wife for not wearing "real" shoes around the house! One of my responsibilities before I retired from the Gov. was the safety supervisor for 32+ years. Had access to tons of safety data, hey it's the government, anyway you are far less likely to injure you self barefooted than you are wearing Croc's or flops. Glad she's alright. Hey, let's be careful out there! Chris from Florida. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,214 #9 Posted January 7, 2016 I'm glad to hear Nan is doing all right, Ed. It must have been a real scare! Reminds me of breaking my ankle last Summer. I have a tendency (inherited like my father) to walk on my heels. Consequently I wear the heels of my shoes at an angle. While working on the trailer in June with old, worn down shoes to get ready to stain the trailer floor (not to splatter on a decent pair), I lost traction with one and the other GRABBED. It was a 270 pound sack of potatoes falling! When I was able to wear shoes again, I went and bought four new pair. And ditched the old. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,716 #10 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Good to hear she is ok.... send ya over a gross of these Ed, maybe I will send some to the aforementioned in post 5...really they do work... I have them in a pair of slip ons for fetching stove wood & checking on the herd at night! Missus does get a little uppity when I walk around on her laminate with them tho! Edited January 7, 2016 by WHX6 spell 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #11 Posted January 7, 2016 4 hours ago, KC9KAS said: Glad she is ok. I always raise heck with my wife for not wearing "real" shoes around the house! My daughter used to run down the stairs with flip flops on. I told her if I saw it again, I would cut every pair in half. She mostly stopped doing it, but one day she fell, luckily on her butt and slid downstairs. Hurt her butt pretty badly, but nothing permanent. That finally taught her I wasn't just over protective, she learned her lesson. Glad your wife is OK, Ed. I worry every day my wife is going to fall again and re-break her knee. Dr told her if she does, it will be life changing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #12 Posted January 7, 2016 Ed , Glad your wife is Okay. My wife just had back surgery in November and I am constantly after her to watch her step. If I could just get her to wear her brace more things would be great. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,806 #13 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Double post Edited January 7, 2016 by ekennell double post 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,806 #14 Posted January 7, 2016 Well, Mrs K and I are both grateful for all your good wishes. We really feel fortunate she will only suffer some temporary bruising, soreness and stiffness. Hoping some good will come from this incident, I will start a mini campaign to alert everyone to the dangers of wearing these CROCS. I addition to being sticky on vinyl flooring (causing this accident) I have also noticed they are very slippery on wet concrete and wood decking. One more positive came from the accident.... On the way home yesterday, I stopped at Rite Aid to pick up Mrs Ks meds and the toys were marked down 75%. So I left with my 2016 stash of Christmas toys for TOYS for TOTS. I was surprised to see all the STAR WARS toys. The manager said they got a back order after the holiday. I hope the craze lasts till next Christmas. Feeling fortunate....a scary start turned into a Great Day. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,716 #15 Posted January 7, 2016 31 minutes ago, ekennell said: A key must have stuck....... Or I have all thumbs.... Speaking of thumbs....all on the toys for tots Ed .... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #16 Posted January 7, 2016 WOW !! I just saw your post. Sorry the Mrs. fell but very glad she is ok. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #17 Posted January 7, 2016 That was a nice thing you did for the kids Ed, and if you want to tell us three times it`s OK with me. LOL 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,716 #18 Posted January 7, 2016 Nice thing is not appropriate folks.... UNBELIEVABLE is ....I used to help out the USMCR with their TFT drive and I have never saw anybody bring that much stuff in. I do see some members here drooling over that candy shot glass like it was a show RJ tho..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,806 #19 Posted January 7, 2016 3 minutes ago, WHX6 said: drooling over that candy shot glass OK Jim, now that you spotted that I guess I need to explain. No I did not buy that for the Tots. Mrs K and I always host our Family Christmas Eve Party where we have about 50-60 gifts that are given to the 20-25 guests in a Lottery type deal where everyone can steal any opened gift or open a new one. It can get pretty wild at times. So in addition to picking up a supply for the TFT, we are also stocking the shelves for our party. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,716 #20 Posted January 7, 2016 Ahhh ...busted....now the truth comes out...how do I get invited to that party?!?!? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,806 #21 Posted January 7, 2016 No invite required...just show up and be able to solo your assigned verse of " The Twelve Days of Christmas" and consume a pint of homemade ice cream. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #22 Posted January 7, 2016 OH! But good all is well, mostly well anyway, sore but nothing broken. This household has had 2 broken ankles and 1 foot broken twice. All sucked but mostly behind us now. Falling is generally a bad thing! Thank goodness my back is still functional! "Grade 8 lag"! Got my titanium 9 screw and plate fixation kit installed in the right ankle. Better than new now! Honestly! I sometimes forget which ankle is was! I recommend all flip-flop sandals be destroyed! At least in this household! So far the Crocs haven't caused any issues but perhaps securely attached footware would be best... Glad Mrs. K is going to be fine! My condolences to the Crocs... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #23 Posted January 8, 2016 That titanium is some great stuff . Glad to here she alright . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
