Patf Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks for the suggestion about elastic stockings Norman. In spite of the warning about them from Wooly , I might try one . I've still got a pair from post-op.Mint - I never wished you well after your fall, I've had several in the last few years. Fell flat on my face in Mirande market once, people came rushing up to help. They're very kind here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Just a very quick response for now but will be back on the forum later, I hope.Norman, I do realise that you have had to give up many enjoyable activities and you are a formidable example to us all[:)]Pat, thank you for your kind wishes. You certainly are one of those great stalwarts, always handling things with grace and strength.I don't understand this business of falling, not to mention walking into obstacles! OH had a period of doing that but he seems to have stopped for a bit.I am normally ultra careful since I was diagnosed with whatever it's called just before you have full-blown osteoporosis. That was before I came to France but I do not take any medical treatment, just do lots of impact and bone-strengthening excercise and, so far, this has worked very well.Might have cracked a rib but nothing serious this time[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Norman, even an old cynic like me can recognise a stunning setting when I see it. Where was it, what were you doing there, was it difficult to clean?Are you in the foto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Mint - you should have seen my face after that fall! (Well no, better not.) I had tripped over one of those stupid metal plates they use to fix up temporary barriers. I was picking out tiny pieces of gravel from my nose and chin for some time afterwards, hardly dare go out!My friend gave me some lavender healing ointment, which seemed to help, and smelled lovely as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 [quote user="Patf"]Thanks for the suggestion about elastic stockings Norman. In spite of the warning about them from Wooly , I might try one . I've still got a pair from post-op.Mint - I never wished you well after your fall, I've had several in the last few years. Fell flat on my face in Mirande market once, people came rushing up to help. They're very kind here.[/quote]I think you are supposed to wear them on both sides even if the "problem" is only on one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yes, both legs and you need to get them on whilst you are still in bed in the morning. You roll them on, making sure they are fitting properly, with no creases etc.No good putting them on when you have been up and about because once you are standing on your legs, the fluid (lymph, blood, whatever) is already pooling around the ankles.So, you need to put them beside the bed the night before ready for the morning and they absolutely must go on before you so much as put a leg down to get out of bed[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Oh no! You've put me off altogether. It's hard enough to get out of bed as it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 [quote user="woolybanana"]Norman, even an old cynic like me can recognise a stunning setting when I see it. Where was it, what were you doing there, was it difficult to clean?Are you in the foto?[/quote]Beziers - though its a long time since I've been in there - but stunning yes!Sadly for hte moment, my chorale days are past, cannot stand up / sit down quickly enough and I cannot stand without pain ... but hopefully not too long now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Mint, I too swear by arnica ... tablets for shock and cream for bruises ... also Bach's rescue remedy .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Ditto, Judith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 [quote user="Patf"]Oh no! You've put me off altogether. It's hard enough to get out of bed as it is! [/quote]Look at it this way, Pat, you get to stay in bed for an extra 10 minutes whilst you roll on your sexy stockings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Get someone to roll them on for you --- and off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Now look what you've done, you've got the old boy all excited[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Mustn't unbend the wooly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Getting out of bed; one big dog with cold nose first thing in the morning. Works wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 [quote user="NormanH"]Mustn't unbend the wooly..[/quote]? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 PLUS, he's now been reduced to talking gibberish[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 That is discrimination against Gibbers, a small tribe indigenous to the Whatchasay region of Garbledland. Shame on you Nimt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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