Hello dear friends , I am very tearful this morning and you wont believe my bad luck. I was on my way into the football on wednesday and went over on my ankle. In a bid to save my head from hitting the ground I put my left arm behind me and heard the crack as I broke my shoulder! I am utterly fed up this morning with the pain and the reality of being unable to do anything for 6-8 weeks until it heals and physio begins. Didnt even get to see the bloomin game. I have to say ALL of the beautiful people that stopped to help restored my faith in people, complete strangers going above and beyond.
Thanks for listening everyone, I know you are all going through your own traumas with bladder cancer , and you have been there for me so much . I probably wont be on much and able to support others as my spirits are low at the moment. Take care and much love to all
Angela x
Oh Angela. Sorry to hear this. I hope the healing process goes smoothly and you start feeling a bit better in yourself soon. Best wishes.
Oh Angela, that's horrid news, but I've kinda been there done that albeit my ankle in 2010. Slipping over on ice yep slipped over.
First ever hospital operation that I knew of, manipulation plate and screws. 3 months recovering, even bought a wheelchair to make getting around the flat with food and drinks easier 
It's a temporary set back you got this my darling, think of the positives and milk it for all you can sympathy wise and getting others to wait on you.
And don't be afraid to take some time for yourself or come on here as you wish, we will all still be here one way or another.
But remember we are here for you.
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Hi Angela, so very sorry to hear you turned your ankle then broke your shoulder! Double whammy! Well triple if you count your on-going BCG treatment. Definitely not fair, but as we know life just isn't fair. Poo! Stamp the other foot, shout a few expletives, spit with venom.....and then treat yourself to a large and particularly delicious cake, get someone else to cook your meal and possibly knock back a consoling glass (or two) of whatever takes your fancy. You deserve to be very very generous to yourself for on-going bravery! Sending big hugs Hx
I do love all of you and hope you can forgive me for not replying individually, one handed texting on this iphone takes forever. Your collective kindness makes me tearful and supported in equal measures. I think I shall swear alot this evening and maybe rewatch the whole of Ozark on netflix. very much love to you all and thankyou for lifting my weary heart xx
Much love Angela x
Don't be so bloody daft apologising for not replying individually. Just focus on keeping your spirits up especially the ones behind the bar, but not too many don't want you falling over again  take as much time as you need.
I enjoyed Ozark to start with but later series it all got a bit bonkers for me
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Oh Dear,.Halofan,.
Right, feet up, some comfy pillows for the bruised bits and the shoulder. Your favourite chocolates or whatever floats your boat and some really creative swearing.
You don't have to say anything back but please don't be a stranger, we all care for you and would miss you if we thought you weren't with us.
I have my own break story - spontaneous hip fracture while crossing a road (no fall, I thought it was sciatica so was holding on to husband.) All I can say is don't have an accident while all the surgeons are away for Valentines day and half term - 5 days of morphine while my daughter knocked them into shape.
But it's a hell of a story, as is yours - once you recover you'll be able to dine out on it for ages.
Chin up, vent here and anywhere else you feel like it as and when you can (and please, once you are fit again, have a dexa scan - such breaks need investigation - I rventually got some top-flight osteoporosis medication out of of mine).
Much love,
Latestart xx
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