Tuesday morning.I went6 out to get my mail--I never made it.It was raining out and I had about 2 inches of water, on top of a large area of ice.My first tep on the ice was my last.I flew up into the air and landed on my right hip.I figured I had broken my hip,because I couldn't stand up.I was laying on my back in the water and tried pulling myself back up to the house.When I reached my car ,a half hour later I was able to pull myself into a standing position.I though then I might be able to walk back to the house.Thats when I knew my hip was broken,I couldn't walk.Now I really was screwed up,leaning on my car soaking wet and wonjdering how I was going to get back .I let go of the car and ended up,belly first,back in the water.It took me another half hour to pull myself up to the front steps.I got the door open and rolled onto my back and pulled myself half way into the house.I was stuck and couldn't move.
For 20 minutes I yelled for my wife,who was in bed sleeping.Finally she heard me and came to see what was going on. She dialed 911 so I fgured it would be about 5 minutes,because we are less than a half mile from the fire station and its rescue crew--wrong again.They were on another call,so I had to wait for our hospitals ambulance to get there.That was another 25 minute wait.By the time they got there I was shaking so bad ,I figured hypothermia was getting a good hold on me.6 rescue workers finally got me in an ambulance headed for the hospital.
I hadn't spent a night in the hospital since 1958.After a lot of x-rays and tests,they set up surgery for 1:00 pm wednesday.Everyone kept trying to give me pain meds and I was able to do without them for 5 hours.I guess after the surgery I was looking for pain relief,I still refused to take Oxy,so they gave muscle relaxants and other pain meds. 2 rods were paced in my hip and several screws. I insisted on getting started on rehab,so with the aid of a walker ,I went for about a 30 foot walk last night. Today I told them I was intent on going home,so they showed me how to make it up and down the stairs using the side railings and a cane.My daughter picked me up early this afternoon,And I am home.
I sure am slow getting aound with that walker--and yes--hospital food is not good,but the care givers are.

As I was typing this,my wife started laughing and the told me about the 911 call she made.--She told them--Half my body was otside in the rain--and half was inside the house,so you can imagine what they first thought.

All the times I have encountered the same weather conditions while trapping--and no broken bones,Then I encounter these wet icy conditions in my own yard and break bones--this getting old is something else.
Be careful out there!!!!
Tom

Dang Tom. Glad to hear you're home already and on the mend. Sounds pretty scary.

Glad you are on the mend. The ice we have on the sidewalks and some roads is terrible right now. I was close to going down yesterday. Hope you are able to fully recover soon!

Sorry to hear about this, but I am glad you are on the mend. You are right water on top of ice is almost impossible to walk on.

Sheeesh Tom. Glad you're on the mend.

Wow, Tom! Hate to hear what you went through! While I know it was tough to go through, it could have been worse.

I want to wish you my best and hope you recover quickly.

Moosetrot

Glad you made it somehow back into the house! Prayers for a good recovery. Tough old - so you should be fine

Chris

Water on ice is THE worst combination. Wishing you a good recovery.

hey tom,,,we dont bounce like we once did. glad youre back home so soon. be careful!

Wow. Good thing your tough. I hope you heal up fast

One thought as I read that, one tough . Glad you still got the fight in you to crawl your way back and on to a speedy recovery.

Not so sure that I could've done the same.

Sorry to hear that Tom. I'm glad you were able to get yourself some help. Doctors can do great things these days. Speedy recovery!

Boggy Virginia and I have all the faith in the world that you will heal up and get well with some time Get well my friend. Carl

Sorry to hear Tom, my best to you.

Osky

Dang it Tom, very sorry to hear that. Wish the best for you for a speedy recovery.

Zim & Patrice

Get well soon. We have similar conditions here right now.

Well Tom...Yah could have been left for dead if that happened in a Beaver swamp..

So I guess the best ..out of a bad situation.

I am just trying to make you feel bettah.

Get well and keep us posted on your recovery

Good to hear you are OK now,Bogmaster.
Gotta be real careful on water and ice.

Dang old buddy be careful , heal fast