Living through 2 broken ankles
I am 73 and I broke both ankles going down stairs on December 2, 2017. X rays verified I had two broken ankles. I was given pain medicine by IV at the hospital. Was told it might make me dizzy if I wasn't used to taking pain medicine. It made me very dizzy and also left with a feeling of such well being, lol. There I was, laying down with two broke ankles and I felt like everything would work out ok. Loved that medicine! Was put in a room. Doctor said didn't look like I would need operation, just boots. He got two huge boots and put them on my feet and told me not to put my feet on the floor because I might unconsciously push and put weight on my feet and make an appointment to see him in a week. Did I mention those boots were HUGE? December 6, 2017 Transferred to nursing home for PT and OT. It was a nice place, with my own private room. They encouraged me to get in a wheel chair after about a...