Broke my ankle and can't get to my daylilies!

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  1. kuntrygal

    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    I fell (blacked out) in the house last Monday and broke my ankle! Go to the ortho Wed. for a cast. In the meantime I have a brace on, but can't get outside to see my beautiful daylilies. Here I waited a year to see them bloom and see their color...now I can only see them through my kitchen window. Hopefully Wed. when I have to get out they will still be blooming! :(
     
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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Did you find out why you blacked out? Hope the ankle heals properly. At least the lilies are in a spot where you can see them from the house.
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Probably low blood pressure (100/63), but had a virus 2 weeks ago and electrolytes may still be out of whack. I can see the lilies but it seems that most of them have their 'back' to me!!
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I really hope your ankle heals quickly for you and that you're not in too much pain. What a pity this had to happen to you just as your daylilies opened up. Take care of yourself and let us know how you're doing won't you?
     



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    I hope you get to feeling better soon, maybe someone can go and take some pictures for you or maybe cut some blooms to bring inside so you can enjoy them!
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Oh my goodness, KG. That is a bit unsettling--not so much your broken ankle...as the reason that you blacked out.
    When will you have that looked after?

    At any rate, it is good hearing from you and I do hope that you can see your daylilies tomorrow.
    Shucke, if you're out there anyway, why not take a quick pic. ;)

    Get well soon.
     
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    Capt Kirk Thank a Veteran today!

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    I always have low blood pressure. But I am so used to it, it dosn't bother me any. I normally run between 90 and 100 over 60. Part of that is caused by medication I am on. I don't have high BP, but I am on a high BP medicene to help strengthen my heart.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Oh dear, that is terrible Gaylyn! I do hope you are out and about soon :)
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Thanks to all of you for your well wishes.

    Eileen ~ it is ashame that I am missing the blooms and their beautiful colors. I too hope it heals fast.

    Delly ~ having someone cut some and bring them in is a wonderful idea. I will have my dear DIL do that!

    Sjoerd ~ Doctor has cut one of my BP meds in half and I seem to be doing much better.

    Capt ~ My BP has always run high thus the reason for my renal failure...and the doctor has worked for 2 1/2 years to get it down. Now it seems too low!

    Netty ~ I hope I get a walking cast so I can get around soon. I have watched about all the movies I can stand!!
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Ouch KG! Sorry to hear about your incident. Heal soon so you can get out in the garden again.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I am glad to hear that, KG. Does this mean that you sort of blacked-out after standing from a lying or sitting position then?...Did he use the term "orthostatic hypotension"?

    Well, all that doesn't make any difference actually--the main thing is that your doc is taking good care of you and you feel better. I am quite glad to hear of your improvement.
     
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    Oh shoot... Gaylyn, I'm so sorry this happened... I'm glad you're feeling better as far as the BP is concerned but daggone, that ankle is an inconvenience. Feel better...
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    You poor thing! :'( At least when I broke my wrist it was winter so I didn't miss out on flowers :rolleyes:
    I hope you feel better, I know what an inconvenience it can be :-x You don't realize how much you use something till it's broke! Heal fast!
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Sjoerd ~ doc didn't mention that term...but yes I had been sitting and it was about an hour after I took my BP meds.

    MaryAnne ~ Shoot is right! Of all things for me to do! Guess I am considered offically old now! :p


    Deanna ~ Thank you...you never miss something til it's gone...as the saying goes! Winter would have been a better time, if it had to happen! :rolleyes:
     
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    So sorry to hear about your ankle. I hope it will heal quickly.
     

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