On the Mend

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Back in November my appendix ruptured so I was in hospital for two weeks and then on total bed rest for six weeks. Finally got back to work and was at work one month when I got out of bed to get ready for work one day, caught my foot in a blanket and fell and broke my hip. Been recovering from that since and can't wait to start being able to put some money back in my account to pay m bills which are adding up. Sent off to E.I. (Employment Insurance) and they sent me some money to get me through just the other day. It sure did take a load off my shoulders but I need to go back to work.

My hip is getting better since I broke it back in March. The doctors say I'll be working again soon. I'm behind in all my payments and I'm almost out of cash. Not to worry I'll be on my feet in June.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/12/2021 6:06:00 PM

Hello Judy ... you certainly have been in the wars. I trust nothing else will jinx you - thank you Judy - Lindsay

Judy Ball
Date: 5/13/2021 3:25:00 PM

Thanks bunches Lindsay. God Bless, JB

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/10/2021 11:24:00 AM

Hip hip Hooray. I hadbroken hip to0 5 years ago. They used rods to get me back together, no full hip replacement. The worst part was crawling on the floor to get to a phone. Murder. I never walk without an alert button anymore. It's almost 5 years ago. I loathed rehab totally. Not one to follow directions. Then rehab at home. Best wishes, Judy. Pangie xxn

Judy Ball
Date: 5/13/2021 3:20:00 PM

WoW! Pangie! You were hurt much worse than me. I didn't need any surgery at all. I just had to take it easy and let it heal. Stayed off me feet as much as possible. Hated staying in bed especially after spending 6 weeks in bed recovering from a recent appendectomy. Was back at work only one month and fell and broke the hip. (Sheeesh!) The doctors thought I would need a metal plate in my hip but they decided I didn't need it after all. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/8/2021 8:11:00 PM

You sure are the 'eternal optimist!' Good for you. Attitude is 75% of the recovery, if not more. ~ No Doc; just sayin'

Judy Ball
Date: 5/9/2021 8:43:00 AM

Thankyou so much Gershon. God Bless, JB

David Mchattie

Date: 5/8/2021 6:35:00 PM

I had open heart surgery in January. That really set me back a loop. Hope you get back on your feet soon. Have a great day.

Judy Ball
Date: 5/9/2021 8:38:00 AM

WoW David! I'd say that is a bit more serious than a broken hip. Hope you are feeling much better now. God Bless and strengthen you my friend. JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/8/2021 8:12:00 PM

David, here's to an end to surgeries and pain for you!! Health and Longevity, gw

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/8/2021 10:09:00 AM

Wow Judy I did not realize you broke your hip. I truly hope you are on the mend. I guess I have not spent much time on here lately. I pray things will turn around for you soon. Get well soon. God bless phyl

Judy Ball
Date: 5/9/2021 8:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Phyl. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/8/2021 8:21:00 AM

Hi Judy, Trust and pray things will open up for you soon, and feel like your old self again. I'll email you over the weekend, take care and keep looking above, God bless, Gordon

Judy Ball
Date: 5/9/2021 8:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB