sheryl Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 We enjoyed our vacation to Atlanta a week ago, got home and continued with our schedule. Today after church, dd and I ran an errand or two. DH was on the ladder and has been going up a lot lately to fix a broken window in dd's room. He's also doing "things" to help in selling our house. Well, we were rounding the corner to come home when he called and I learned he fell from a ladder! This was about 12'ish. It's a miracle, truly, he did not land on his back rendering a possible broken back or bump his head causing a seizure. He landed on his foot. After we arrived he was on the sofa and as time unfolded dd and I agree that he was in shock b/c he became very, very cold AND he exhibited slight mental confusion. DD and I took him to the emergency room. They said that they are not sure if it was a sprain or a slight fracture b/c his ankle is slightly swollen. He is to have a f/u appt. with the dr. in a week to assess the situation at that time. All in all, he's fine. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Gravity stinks! I'm glad he got off as easily as he did and hope he recovers quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Very fortunate outcome for a very bad scenario! I'm glad he was able to call, and that he has you guys keeping a close eye on him. Here's to a quick healing of his ankle, and hopefully it doesn't too far derail your sale prep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You must be a wreck, that's really scary. I'm glad he's okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks, all! Yes, Starr, a little shaken. It could have been bad, but thankfully he'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Scary. I hope he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 :grouphug: Praying he recovers quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Yikes! Hope his ankle is just strained and that he recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Scary! Ladders frighten me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Wow! My dad fell off a ladder a few years ago (well, actually the whole ladder fell) and completely shattered the bones in his foot. Your DH is very blessed that he's okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphus Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Woah- glad he is okay! Shock is no joke, I put a knife through my hand, and was "okay" (ie, not going to die or anything) but I went into shock and had to rushed to the hospital for that. Our bodies are so interesting, the actual injury required some stitches and a tetnus shot, but the shock was what kept me at the hospital for so long and was way worse than the actual injury. I hope he makes a full recovery soon, and that you were home in time to help him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 How scary! Thank goodness he didn't hit his head or seriously injure his neck or back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Wow. Thank goodness he was ok. That must have been a frightening experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 glad he's fine, and hope he stays that way. This is one of those times it does need to be an ER vs urgent care. urgent care told dh he had a mild sprain. it wouldn't heal. it wasn't a sprain, he ended up with an orthopod. for treatment. ds fell a similar distance when the branch he was standing on broke. he landed on his feet in soft dirt. I didn't hear about it for quite awhile afterwards. he appeared fine. It was manifest months later he was most definitely NOT fine. It took two years to figure out what was going on. the allopathic doctors noted the fracture of a vertebra, and ignored it as not the cause of his problems becasue it was healed. they ran many, many tests. the chiropractor looked at the x-ray, said "ah ha". and successfully treated the problems he said were caused by the fracture pinching a nerve. (his description made perfect sense. whereas the allopathic had no clue the cause of the problem.) I would suggest you also have a chiropractor look at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Glad he only hurt his foot. :grouphug: I knew a builder who fell off a ladder. He died instantly. My brother, an electrician, fell 1 1/2 stories off a roof. He landed flat on is back onto the footpath (pavement). He broke several ribs and tore many ligaments in his back, but luckily he didn't have any spinal damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 My dad (construction worker) fell off a two story building when he was younger and landed on his feet. He shattered one of his ankles and had problems for many years afterwards. I'm so glad that your dh will be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I was afraid to open this thread...and I'm so relieved he is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Wow! My dad fell off a ladder a few years ago (well, actually the whole ladder fell) and completely shattered the bones in his foot. Your DH is very blessed that he's okay! Yes, it is a blessing. We had just gotten home from church and within 2 hours he fell. God protected him even in this. glad he's fine, and hope he stays that way. This is one of those times it does need to be an ER vs urgent care. urgent care told dh he had a mild sprain. it wouldn't heal. it wasn't a sprain, he ended up with an orthopod. for treatment. ds fell a similar distance when the branch he was standing on broke. he landed on his feet in soft dirt. I didn't hear about it for quite awhile afterwards. he appeared fine. It was manifest months later he was most definitely NOT fine. It took two years to figure out what was going on. the allopathic doctors noted the fracture of a vertebra, and ignored it as not the cause of his problems becasue it was healed. they ran many, many tests. the chiropractor looked at the x-ray, said "ah ha". and successfully treated the problems he said were caused by the fracture pinching a nerve. (his description made perfect sense. whereas the allopathic had no clue the cause of the problem.) I would suggest you also have a chiropractor look at him. Boy, children are more sensitive to injuries too. Glad that, in time, your ds in doing much better. We have a chiropractor we go to a couple of times a month - we've been going to him for about 15 years. He's good and will likely pick up anything that needs to be evaluated. Thanks. Glad he only hurt his foot. :grouphug: I knew a builder who fell off a ladder. He died instantly. My brother, an electrician, fell 1 1/2 stories off a roof. He landed flat on is back onto the footpath (pavement). He broke several ribs and tore many ligaments in his back, but luckily he didn't have any spinal damage. Melissa, I just can't even imagine your brother falling on his back. To me that is far more serious, or has the potential to be. That was my concern; if he fell on his back, bumped his head or as Catwoman said, his neck. Very good to know your brother is doing fine. So sorry to hear about the builder. Was he a commercial builder? Wondering how high up he was. My dad (construction worker) fell off a two story building when he was younger and landed on his feet. He shattered one of his ankles and had problems for many years afterwards. I'm so glad that your dh will be ok! Sorry to hear about that. Did he have to have therapy? All in all, it could have been much worse, but I know it must be painful. How is your dad doing today? I was afraid to open this thread...and I'm so relieved he is okay. Oh dear, I'm so sorry. I should have been more discerning in the title. It could have been bad, but overall he is doing well. It really could have been more serious and we're grateful that it's not. My apologies for the scare. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 My dad has problems still from time to time, but it iusually is not a problem. I know that he had small bone fragments that would work their way out through his skin for years afterward! Thanks for asking, Sheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 No worries OP. It's a relief when I do open something and find my imagination was over reacting, and I think your title was just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Oh wow! Glad he is o.k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 the builder was a contractor. he hit his head on landing, he was on a ladder the height of a normal roof. Because tradies have had such terrible injuries from falling from ladders that WorkCover has practically outlawed the use of ladders. Just about every building site has to use harnesses, scaffolding and/or scissor lifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 So, so glad he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 My uncle died from a fall from a ladder while bricking the second story of his house. Very scary. I am so glad your husband is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 My uncle died from a fall from a ladder while bricking the second story of his house. Very scary. I am so glad your husband is ok! Thanks for all of the most recent replies. Mandy, I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle. I know ladders can be dangerous, but these replies have opened my eyes a bit more. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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