Break2
junior member
Thank you, everyone. For some reason, I cannot get the mobile app to work for me. I have to use the desktop version. Anyone else have this issue?
The doctors did not know my stem was loose because it looked fine on X-ray, so I don’t really fault them for not seeing it. The doctor told me yesterday that it is a miracle that I can walk now after all of the trauma caused by the accidents and surgeries. He said I have a fragile bone and very little bone left to work with in the future. I am also at risk of developing osteolosis down the road due to cement loosening. I am on full hip restrictions since they did lateral and posterior approach for the last surgery. I have to avoid falls at all costs now. He said I will eventually be able to do yoga, Pilates and stationary bike riding, but nothing high impact. I see him again in 4 weeks and will know more about permanent restrictions then.
I feel like a I am at a crossroads in my life and have to make some major decisions for my future. Prior to the last accident, I was working 40 to 60 hours a week building my business. I have 4 adult children, 8 grandchildren and 1 on the way. I spent more time working than living. The business still needs a lot of work to be successful and as just don’t feel like I can do it. Worse yet, I no longer want to do it. I want to retire early and enjoy the next 10 to 15 years with my family and doing the things I love.
I’m listing my business for sale and am afraid it may not sell and I will end up in more debt than a I am able to repay. I’m afraid we may have to file bankruptcy. I’m okay with that if we can keep our home. There is more to life than money anyway. Then there is the matter of retirement income. My business was supposed to be my retirement investment. Maybe I can qualify for social security disability if the doctor supports it. Has anyone else been able to do this?
Then there is the simple fact that a $10 bag of salt and 10 minutes of someone’s time would have prevented my fall last January in the first place. It makes me angry that someone could be so irresponsible.
Connie
The doctors did not know my stem was loose because it looked fine on X-ray, so I don’t really fault them for not seeing it. The doctor told me yesterday that it is a miracle that I can walk now after all of the trauma caused by the accidents and surgeries. He said I have a fragile bone and very little bone left to work with in the future. I am also at risk of developing osteolosis down the road due to cement loosening. I am on full hip restrictions since they did lateral and posterior approach for the last surgery. I have to avoid falls at all costs now. He said I will eventually be able to do yoga, Pilates and stationary bike riding, but nothing high impact. I see him again in 4 weeks and will know more about permanent restrictions then.
I feel like a I am at a crossroads in my life and have to make some major decisions for my future. Prior to the last accident, I was working 40 to 60 hours a week building my business. I have 4 adult children, 8 grandchildren and 1 on the way. I spent more time working than living. The business still needs a lot of work to be successful and as just don’t feel like I can do it. Worse yet, I no longer want to do it. I want to retire early and enjoy the next 10 to 15 years with my family and doing the things I love.
I’m listing my business for sale and am afraid it may not sell and I will end up in more debt than a I am able to repay. I’m afraid we may have to file bankruptcy. I’m okay with that if we can keep our home. There is more to life than money anyway. Then there is the matter of retirement income. My business was supposed to be my retirement investment. Maybe I can qualify for social security disability if the doctor supports it. Has anyone else been able to do this?
Then there is the simple fact that a $10 bag of salt and 10 minutes of someone’s time would have prevented my fall last January in the first place. It makes me angry that someone could be so irresponsible.
Connie