Reality check take 2

Hi Tinalay, Oh you poor thing! You are so right about knowing your limitations. It has taken me a very long time to work out there are more things I can't do than I can do. It is also easier, I think, for me to ask my husband to do something for me, rather than tackle it myself and then he has to sort out the mess when he gets home! It gets so frustrating.

We want to be independent and be on our own instead of someone "babysitting" all the time. It is nice to have a bit of time on your own but you've just got to realise you should rest, read, or go for a nap! If I fall, I cannot get up either, so know how you feel!

It is early days yet when your husband has just gone back to work. I'm confident you will get into a routine soon that doesn't include him arriving home to tears! I do hope you didn't hurt yourself! Take it easy my friend!

Oh my goodness, what a nasty shock, take it easy Tinalay

Love and hugs xxx

Dear Tinalay, I have been  wondering how you have been getting on, what a shock for you and for your friends here. You are home and OK and thats where you must stay for a couple of days. Let other people look after you for a while and stop worrying about everyone on here. Xxxx

What a horrible shock.  Sensible that you had your phone and could have called for help if needed.  I’m so sorry you had your move to independence backfire on you!!  Don’t try and do it all on your own to start with Tinalay - your family probably want to do the things they can for you and if that means you biting your tongue then so be it!!

Your friends are all so right. Normally you would be the purveyor of good advice to unfortunates on here but this time your ears shouid be tuned to us. Xxx.

How awful, please take it easy x

Oh Tinalay, what a terrible experience you have had, I was wide eyed when reading that and wanted to give you a big hug. Your OH is a gem and I'm sure he was regretting being at work. 

Next time you're out please take care. No more wheelies!

Tvman xx

So good your OH was home without you having to wait too long. A horrible shock for you though 

it does show how we need other people around us.mvery wise to keep your phone with you at all times xxx

What a rotten thing to happen Tinalay. Take it easy for a while.

Patmart

Thank you for all these lovely supportive messages, which have made me feel so much better. It’s only been 6 weeks.... and there’s bound to be a few spills along the way. I was annoyed with myself. My biggest risk after infection is a fall, and late afternoon is a time I always seem to flag so I should have known better. No real damage done & another lesson learned. I really do appreciate the support and understanding of the  need to feel at least a bit independent. I’m enjoying a bit of pampering now. xx