Just when I thought........

everything was going smooth, DH was rushed to the hospital on Friday night.

We went for a ride to Ocean Beach on Friday evening with our new boat and my sister and DH brother. We were only there for about an hour and a half and decided to leave. DH jumped off the boat to tie up the lines (boat wouldn't start) and when he leaped he missed the dock (because there were no lights on) and hurt his leg. We were rushed to the Island by the Sufoflk County Police boat where an ambulance was waiting in East Islip. When he got to the ER he was is so much pain....he was complaining about his upper leg and stated he heard something 'snap' when he fell.

He went in for x-ray and they found his femur (biggest bone in the bodder - upper thigh) broken in two different places. He was scheduled for surgery. We arrived at the ER at 11:30 on Friday night and went up to the OR Saturday morning at 11:30. I have never seen DH cry and scream in agganoy before and I never want to see it again. It was the worst

DH was in the Recovery Room at about 2pm. They put a metal rod and scews in his leg through an insision in the hip and knee.

He was supposed to stay until Tuesday, but he was released today because he is young and his process is doing well.

He will be out of work for 2 - 3 months; no walking, no driving. It takes about 4-6 months before his leg is completely healed. He gets the staples out of his leg in 12 days. For now we're just taking it one day at a time.

DH needs hugs!!

Oh NO!!! That is horrible. I am soooo sorry. Listen, this is going to be tough on both of you. My parents were married for 25 years when my dad had surgery and couldn't do anything for a similar amount of time as your DH and it was very, very stressful on them.

I wish that I lived closer, I would try to come and help you. You will get through this, and it will make you guys stronger then you were. Just be a support system to him.

for both of you!!

oh no i'm so sorry to hear that..

I feel so awful for you! Your poor DH!

My father broke his femur two years ago, and I know how much pain he was in so I can imagine what your DH is going through right now. On the bright side, my father made a full (and speedy recovery) and he's in his 60's...Your DH is young and strong so he should be fine in no time.

for you and your DH!

Oh my goodness that is so horrible!!!!!!!! I wish him a speedy recovery!!!!!

On a side note that will I hope make you laugh..... a family friend had a similar thing happen after he was married and after an accident at work, and being declared bed-ridden his wife became pregnant soon after....... please double up on what ever means of BC you use!!!!!


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Sending healing vibes to your hubby

Oh I am soo sorry to hear

i hope for a fast recoop!

OMG, I hope he has a speedy recovery!

Boy, do I know how much that hurts. Besides a dislocated shoulder, it's the one injury ambulance patients reported being the most painful.

I've had to 'reduce' breaks like this in my years as a Paramedic. There's a piece of equipment that the leg gets strapped to and it's slowly cranked so that the leg is pulled down until the bone ends no longer overlap. It looks like a torture device and I felt horrible doing it! But once the pressure is relieved, the calm that came over these people was amazing. Scary, but amazing.

It sounds strange to say but if this was ever going to happen, now is the best time. He has the best chance of healing 100%. He's young and healthy, and has his WIFE to take care of him!

I'm really sorry you can enjoy the boat more this summer now.

Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope he has a fast recovery.

I'm sorry.....

wow the femur is one of those bones that is hard to break.

hoping for a speedy recovery!!

I hope all goes well from here on out!

OH MY GOODNESS I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT. I HOPE YOU RECOVERS SOON,