I was getting better!

[TerrieQuit]

Until Friday I fell off my porch going down two steps with my scooter, did a nose dive into my zinnia's, broke the little fence the scooter is fairly light and fell on my legs but didn't hurt them.I must have bumped my right rib cage on the steps. I spent most of my Sunday at the Hospital. I have a chest wall contusion. (bruise) It's not dangerous by itself, but with my already having some fluid on my lung, it could cause pneumonia. I am coughing and deep breathing 10 times per hour as instructed so it doesn't get worse. They also said I have had an exacerbation (worsening) of my COPD. I am about to go make an appointment to go see my pulmonologist (he was already concerned last week),

I have to order some portable oxygen tanks too. So I have to make some phone calls. I will give an update about my right lung when I find something out! Love you all!  No smoking!!!!! Terrie

I Won't Quit on my Quit!

August Pledge Link below! Protect your quit!

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/thread/4505-stay-active-in-august-it-may-just-save-your-quit

[MePlus3]

Get well soon Terrie! Great job on keeping up with your Dr and not quitting on your quit! Praying things get better for you!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Be very careful and Get Well Soon!

[Magstoyou]

O Terrie, so sorry you fell. Gosh, hope you feel better and heal soon.

Prayers coming your way!!

Mag

[Jennifer-Quit]

[Pops]

Terri,

It's so disheartening to hear that you are in this much pain.  Get well soon!  Congrats on keeping that quit intact.

Pops

[constanceclum]

Love you Terrie and so amazed at your awesome quit. Praying for you a quick and full recovery!

Connie

[YoungAtHeart]

It makes me sad to hear you are not doing well.  I hope each day finds you feeling a bit better.

Gentle hugs!

Nancy

[elvan]

Terrie,

I am so sorry, I can certainly relate to the pain of a rib injury and the need to cough and deep breathe inspite of the increased pain.  DO keep us posted, thinking of you, sending love and very gentle hugs.

Ellen

[KMC56]

Oh my goodness Terrie...my heart and prayers go out to you....honestly you are truly an amazing woman......Prayers, prayers, and many, many HUGS!!!!

[shashort]

Awe Terrie so sorry to hear you got banged up.So glad to hear your going to see your pulmonologist too.  Take care of yourself girl, sending you lots of gentle hugs and powerful prayers for speedy recovery.  Keep us informed when you feel up to it.

[plug66]

so sorry you are feeling poorly, rest and do the deep breathing exercises, smile too, it increases your face value

[Storm.3.1.14]

[Giulia]

What, you're trying to become a trick rider on your scooter going down stairs???  We're gonna have to chip in for some body padding for you. 

And despite falling down the stairs you still posted the link to the Daily Pledge.  Now THAT'S what i call dedication!

"I just fell hard on my chest and have a contusion."  WWell, here's what you need to do then - deep breath and cough!"  Geez.  Can't image THAT's much fun under the circumstances.  But better than more fluid buildup.  Awwwww.  Awwwwwwwwwwwww.  Feel better sweet one. 

[NewEnglander]

Terrie,  I wish you a speedy recovery and also good news from your pulmonologist.

Victoria 

[Jennifer-Quit]

Perhaps we could send you some bubble wrap?  Just a though....seriously hope that you mend quickly!

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Hope you get better.

[bonniebee]

I am so sorry Terrie ! Poor you I am glad you did not get hurt worse then you did !

Take care !

[HealthyOrange]

Aw, Terrie I'm so sorry that you're having a hard time right now. You are one resilient lady.  Never under estimate the bodies ability to heal itself.  Wishing you a speedy recovery!  Please take care of yourself.  xoxo Jamie

[Strudel]

Oh my gosh - so sorry to hear about the fall. Please - feel better soon - and take care! 

[NewMe]

No more stunt riding for you, young lady!!! Please take care of yourself, and get better soon. Sending virtual hugs (which will not smush any of the affected areas), and prayers for you to be back to normal in no time!

[SimplySheri]

Oh my goodness, Terrie!!  So glad you didn't break anything but so sorry about your ribs.  Take good care of youself, sweet girl, and follow doctor's orders!!  Sending you lots of prayers, healing thoughts and best wishes to get well quickly 🙂  Big hugs to you!!

[Dotgirl_1-28-16]

Oh no! I'm so sorry you had this fall, glad to hear you didn't break anything or suffer more serious injuries. Sending prayers that all  goes well with your doctor's appointment and you are able to rest and feel better soon. Hopefullly your scooter is still in working order, it would be a terrible thing to lose your mobility. Sending positive thoughts, prayers and cyber hugs to you ((((Terrie))))

[ShawnP]

I had the same thoughts as Giulia. I am trying to understand why you decided to ride your scooter down the stairs?? a wooden ramp would be safer don't you think? just shaking my head!!! i like Jenns idea of bubble wrap or perhaps this?

Hope you will feel better.