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My mother fell and broke her hip today. My niece who lives near my mother called from the hospital to tell me about it.

She evidently lost her balance while washing clothes. Her washer is in the back of the garage on a part of the pavement that is about six inches higher than the rest. Mom probably stepped backward and lost her balance.

She is very fragile and has osteoporosis, so she will have a hard time healing. In the early morning she will have surgery to have a pin implanted.

Posted by Bill Hopkins on June 30, 2004 10:08 PM
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Oh, Bill, I'm so sorry to hear that. This is serious business. I wish her well and hope she'll recover soon. I can't imagine the pain.

Posted by: Leslie at July 1, 2004 08:22 AM

Yeeeoooowwww!!! That hurts!! I hope she'll recover ok. I had to have my Dad move in with me when He broke his hip.

Posted by: Mary Lou at July 1, 2004 01:06 PM

With osteoporosis sometimes the bone snaps before the fall. Same break nonetheless. Recovery is usually good.

thelrd in TEXAS--Bedford

Posted by: Larry Davis at July 1, 2004 04:03 PM

Sorry to hear about your mother......I wish her speedy recovery........

Posted by: Dottie at July 1, 2004 07:38 PM

That's a tough one. Hopefully she'll recover as quickly as possible from the break.

Posted by: Shelley at July 2, 2004 12:23 AM

Oh, I'm sorry. I know that's scary. Take good care of her -- and yourself.

Posted by: Martha at July 2, 2004 07:06 PM

ohhh...that's a tough one.I don't know your mom's age, but even if she lives nearby, she's gonna need constant love and attention. The aging process seems to be filled with constant decisions.

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Posted by: Marie at July 2, 2004 07:07 PM

Refuah shelamah to her...a complete healing to her.
Hugs to her. It is good that she has caring family about.

Posted by: Rachel Ann at July 4, 2004 12:03 PM

That's hard, Bill. Be sure to take care of yourself.

Posted by: Joel at July 5, 2004 09:02 PM