I'm Sorry, I'm Hurt, I'm an Idiot!

@byfaithonly (10698)
United States
June 24, 2009 8:06pm CST
I'm sorry to all the people who responded to my discussion yesterday that I haven't commented back - I'm not ignoring you just... I'm hurt! Was going to lunch yesterday and tripped just outside of work. Tore up both knees, elbows, and really messed up my left wrist... My whole body hurts now, having trouble walking, and typing pretty much one handed :( Went to work today but was the longest 10 hours of my life. I'm an idiot! Ok at least feel like one - 54 years old and don't know how to walk worst is of course when you do something stupid or embarassing there are a million people watching. Yep at least half-a-million people standing around outside when I hit the pavement. So, prayers, well wishes, or laugh at/with me all are appreciated may be a few days before I can respond but will read all - hugs and love to my friends and fellow mylotters,
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Aww, sorry to hear that. Hope all the bones and whatnot are still in the right places. And I do hope that people came to help you. This too shall pass, my friend.
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
26 Jun 09
That is so good to hear. Now, I just pray that the healing will be quick.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Actually there were 3 who didn't just stand and look - one lady asked if I was ok, two young men helped me up and one of them insisted on helping me walk to my car where I was headed. I was very impressed he was genuinly concerned and went out of his way to help.
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@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
25 Jun 09
I'm so sorry you fell and hurt yourself. I hope you are feeling better real soon. Take care!
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
thank you lelin I am feeling a bit better this evening but really looking forward to the weekend when I can really rest should be fine by Monday
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
25 Jun 09
Awwww Sweet I am so sorry, I hope you are ok, I know how you are feeling as I did this a couple weeks ago, but I have to say, I did not have a load of People watching, the Streets where empty as there was a Thunderstorm that just started and I got caught in it tried to rush Home and well hit the Street Please just take care and get better if you have antiseptic Cream put that on the wounds about twice a Day as for the aches and pains move as much as you can so you do not stiffen more Big warm Hugs to you
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
LOL - Neosporine - kids grew up thinking that fixed anything, when #2 son broke his arm got home from hospital and said, "Mom I don't think neosporine will fix this." I laughed and said you may be right but I'm putting some on those stitches in your head :) Doing it 3-4 times a day :) also trying to move my leg regularly even though it hurts so it won't stiffen up on me - doesn't always work at work but try.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Jun 09
LOL--We're both sort of the walking wounded here...with all the dampness and rain we've been having here it's been doing a real number on my joints and often painful for me to walk..crap, feel like 150 years old...then I too still have my strained wrist problem (right hand)--so yes a LOT of fun trying to type...NOT Did anyone try to help you up from your fall? Many years ago, I too, took a really bad tumble...right in the middle of the street---the light was changing and I had visions of cars running over me...NO ONE HELPED me get up and there was some putz looking directly at me on the street but did he offer to help me...nooooooo--I finally managed to get up before any cars DID come crashing into me
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Get this one almost all the people standing around were nurses aids on break from a training class - out of the bunch 2 guys came and helped me. One was just the sweetest young man. After helping me up and collecting my shoe (lost one in the fall) and purse he asked where I was going. Told him I was going to my van to set and read on my lunch. This sweetheart took my arm and walked me out to my van... I at least was on the sidewalk that must have been horrid being in the road like you were - really teed me off today, in pain, at work, neither of my managers asked how I was doing or anything...
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@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
25 Jun 09
I don't think your an Idiot. I hope you get better soon.. We all fall every once and a while..Hey may be this will cheer you up I fall, a good fall at least once a week.. No joke either..was born a clize.. No worries, as long as you are ok.. there is no problems... hope you are feeling better soon. and I will be praying for you. God Bless you
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Oh no once a week is not good :( I do tend to be extremely careful because they say as you get older your bones break easier and I don't have health insurance - doesn't always work though but am very lucky as hard as I hit nothing was broken.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
forgot to add thank you so very much for your prayers. I am feeling less pain this evening but looking forward to the weekend when I can really rest.
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• United States
26 Jun 09
Oh no worries :-) I am use to falling.. See one of my hips is higher then the other, which makes one leg longer then the other.. I can fall on air...lol I am glad to hear that you are feeling a little better and its not long before the weekend... Not trying to be rude or nothing but by the time I am your age I will probably be wheel chair bound.. Just something that I have to look forward to I guess... no really but have to make light of it for the moment... There is some days that I wish I would have grabbed my boyfriends cane.. But that would be a funny site..trying to walk with a cane...lol you be better in no time
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@divkris (1156)
• India
25 Jun 09
hey sorry to know that you are badly hurt, but don't worry you're wounds will heal fast (if you are not diabetic - LOL). Don't really blame yourself for the incident - whatever happens is for good - so the next time you take a walk on the road you'll be careful not to hurt yourself and also not to stare at someone who has actually tripped! Take care and get well soon. :)
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Afraid that's one thing that really upset me - I am one of those that if I see someone hurt or in need doesn't matter what is going on I'm there to help however I can. Most of these people were in training to be nurses aids and I think that's horrid - they should be the most helpful, doesn't say much for the future of nurses aids in our area.
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
28 Jun 09
Don't feel bad, I do it all of the time. I am a total klutz. I have cut my self bad enough to get stitches while cutting a precut bagels. I had to get a nerve re-attached in my hand when I stabbed myself while cutting brownies. I got 2nd degree burns on my hands while cooking bacon. I had to get knee surgery after going bowling. I have a long list of thing I could tell you but I don't have the time. Just feel better and know you are not alone.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
28 Jun 09
Oh my goodness would say you've got me beat - the pre-cut bagel has got to be the best (or worst depending on how you look at it). I am feeling much better today and actually getting some work done around the house.
• Philippines
25 Jun 09
My friend please come back here if you are really okay. You need to heal your wounds and be careful always. You are very welcome to back on our discussion when you are already fine. That's okay we are all understanding people here. Don't forget we care about you! Take Care a lot.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
thank you dear - I know I do have some wonderful and understanding friends, still going to work but taking it easy in the evening and looking forward to saturday when I don't have to work.
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• United States
25 Jun 09
Oh! So sorry to hear about your injury. Not stupid. Stuff like that happens to everyone. Hubby took a bad fall about a year ago off the edge of the sidewalk and hasn't been the same ever since. We thought it was just a simple fall but I think he broke a small bone in his foot and it was never diagnosed. Just one of those things. You feel fine after a few days but then the real symptoms set in. Be well!
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Oh sorry to hear about your husband. I don't think I broke anything but very true as much as I hurt the day it happened it was twice as bad the next day - not just where I hit but my whole body hurts.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
25 Jun 09
I hope you're getting to feeling better today and if not then deg gone it, really darn soon!! No you're not an idiot, everybody has their moments of unwanted fame. Trust me, I know I have and it's so embarrassing but that's life at it's worst. lol Just shake it off as a bla life moment and get well soon for we miss you!!
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
LOL - I love it "moments of unwanted fame", I am going to remember that one :) Actually I am feeling a little better today, knee that was injured the worst is still stiff but I'm not in tears every time I take a step as I was yesterday. Wrist still hurts but haven't really been able to rest it at work - on computer non-stop and 10 hour days. Typing little tonight but taking break in between responses, sentences, ok sometimes words :)
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@Annie2 (594)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Faith, I am the same age as you, and I'm beginning to wonder if stupid falls are just a part of our age. I fell twice this last fall, doing the same dumb thing twice. Luckily, it was in my own home so I didn't have a million people watching me; but that doesn't make it any less dumb. I have a baby gate up to keep the dogs off the carpet (one thinks it is grass to pee and poo on). Well, I'm too lazy to open the gate a thousand times a day, so I step over it. Once my shoelace caught on it and BANG! I fell flat on my entire front side. Another time, I was actually opening the dang thing like I should, and I don't know exactly what happened, but it sort of hung up somehow, and I was walking and when it got stuck, BOOM! - my boob was scraped up pretty badly by the gate and I was hung up on it on a rib -- and I was naked after my bath! My eight-year-old got a nice back view of me stuck on there and had to peel me off the gate! Ha, ha! Anyway, don't respond. Rest your wrist and knees and such.
@Asavari (55)
• India
25 Jun 09
Dear byfaithonly, I am sorry to learn that u hurt yourself .I never laugh at any person when one is hurt by falling or hitting ! I pray that u heal fast and be active.I am 60 years old but as young as I feel ! I am a housewife not working ,I want to do some job but I fear I can not cope with it ,so I am here in mylot ! I have to look after my house when all are going out to work .If I go for a work there will be a mess of everything ! I pray to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and doing japa on beads.I am very perfectly and honestly doing the daily duties and try to help the members of my family !
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Sometimes doing daily duties for the family is the most difficult job there is - I know, raised 4 kids most of the time alone. Agree your as young as you feel and although a few days ago I didn't feel anywere's near 54 yesterday I felt 100, today down to 80 :)
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@Ruby722 (796)
• China
25 Jun 09
I am sorry to hear that ,i hope you can get well early.About your said you forgot the comment back ,it's okay. noone will responding immediately and comment back every post some of posts doesn't have any sense.Like me..LOl .Even your forgot they will understand..Good luck.wish you can get better early.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
LOL - I think I understand what your saying, and thank you so much for your well wishes.
@Ruby722 (796)
• China
26 Jun 09
Sorry My English not good.
• India
25 Jun 09
hai i think you are not an idiot friend, i also have the same feeling nearly one or two weeks before its not at all a problem so be happy and enjoy your life with fulfill
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
28 Jun 09
Take care of yourself. As we get a little older, falls really hurt. Takes longer to heal also. I am older than you so I can justify this statement..lol Feel better soon, carolbee
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
28 Jun 09
OH I am finding that out - has been six days now and although each day I felt a little better today is actually the first day I haven't been in 'pain'. Skinned knee still sore but healing and can actually walk without ending in tears.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
1 Jul 09
Oh my dear friend...how awful. I'm sorry I'm late responding but at least by now you may have recovered...I do hope so. I'm terribly careful these days because I'm a bit doddery on my feet sometimes and if I go down....I'm unable to get myself up because of my bad knees. I'd probably wet my pants going down and getting back up too so you see...it could have been worse. It's hard to say which hurts most...the ignominy of the situation or the actual longer lasting jolt to ones joints and bones.
@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
27 Jun 09
Never and idiot, my friend :) Hope it feels better now and that all is in one piece.Everyone has his/her share of falling to do both in life and literally :) I bet there wasn't even one person in the zillion of people that noticed your fall, that hasn't fallen quite a few times as well and often in a very silly way. Big hug to you and wishes that nothing hurts anymore.
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
2 Jul 09
You're not an idiot sissy. I am sorry to hear you are hurt. I hate when i trip and fall i always seem to break something. I am so scared that one of these days i wil slip in the shower and be lying on the shower floor hurt and no one to help me. The older we get the more aches and pains we suffer. Hugs to you . get better.
@babyangie27 (5176)
• United States
25 Jun 09
Hun I am always falling or running into something. I am sending tons of well wishes and healing thoughts and prayers. Don't worry we will wait for you :)
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
25 Jun 09
thank you so much dear for your well wishes, healing thoughts, and prayers. I am doing better today and know each day will improve.
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@happy6162 (3001)
• United States
1 Jul 09
I know what you mean about 2 weeks ago my husband and i were coming out of a restaurant and i fell down. i miss the one step with one my left foot and down i went. my husband tried to catch me but could not. my knees and hands hurt for a week when i got home the day i fell i iced the knees and hands it help some. hope you get to feeling better soon. happy mylotting when you can.