Guest Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Debs, I have only just seen this. Poor you - what a terrible thing to happen. I know it sounds really stupid, but I am always surprised that accidents happen without any warning! I can't really explain it except that 'if I had known that was going to happen, then I would have . . .etc' It's usually the shopping, ironing, buying that present or similar that I could have done yesterday, but left until today. I hope you start to feel better soon. It's always such a shock to fall over when you're an adult isn't it? (Not that I frequently fall over of course! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Debs, I've brought you lots of sympathy! It would have been tea & sympathy, but just a cold drink through a straw for now, I'll bring the tea when yopur mouth is healed. I've twice had a bashed up face, once from playing "ghost trains" aged 7, which involved running along the seat of a playground bench and jumping over the arm rest..ooops, missed, flat on face. Progressed from straw only, to teaspoon, & mostly icecream. 2nd time, a decade later, motorbike...lucky to be here, but my face took the only injuries! So, I know it really hurts, & offer you tons of hugs & sympathy. However, although the face swells & bleeds easily, it also heals well. If you give yourself complete rest, your body will heal itself quickly, well in time for Edinburgh. Really, work & worries can wait, and I'm sure your lovely family will step in. Curl up with a hot water bottle & rest until youi feel mended. Lots of love, xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hope you soon feel better Debs - and you must be better in time for next week! I have tripped over a raised slab and gone down the claim route witha 'No win , No fee' set up. I took photos, with a matchbox to show the state of the slabs, but the lawyers wouldn't proceed because the Council won't accept that anything under 2" is negligent. The slab I tripped on was raised by more than the height of the matchbox side, but not 2" It is still worth checking - not all councils may operate the same standards. I put my arms out to break my fall - and dislocated my jaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Mum dislocated her finger tripping over a paving slab. They are so dangerous. They're putting tarmac down where she lives now as they were so loose and wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Poor you Debs, wishing you a speedy recovery and good luck suing the council! Take care xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Debs hope you soon feel better, what a shock you must have had BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Oh poor you, Debs. What a rotten thing to happen. I hope the swelling goes down quickly and you start to feel normal again soon. take care. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Poor you Debs - sending lots of sympathy. Hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Morning Debs - how are you today? Any less shaken? Do take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Morning everyone Thanks for all your good wishes it was very kind of you all I feel much better this morning but still look a bit scary I am not much of a 'rest' person as I always like to have something to do, but yesterday I didn't really have much choice as I just was unable to do anything I was so tired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Sorry to hear about your fall Glad you are feeling a little better today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Glad you're feeling a bit better today Debs. Isn't it strange that when we're really rushed off our feet, we think it would be nice to laze around doing nothing - but then when it becomes enforced, we find it a real pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Isn't it strange that when we're really rushed off our feet, we think it would be nice to laze around doing nothing - but then when it becomes enforced, we find it a real pain? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Isn't it strange that when we're really rushed off our feet, we think it would be nice to laze around doing nothing - but then when it becomes enforced, we find it a real pain? YES!! (Sorry Mel) Im so fed up of trying to sleep but not being able to. I would so like to be at work instead of at home feeling miserable and coughing a lot! If i have time off work i need it to be productive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Glad you are feeling better today Debs. I did the same thing a few years ago but was holding Tom at the time I felt even worse because Tom needed 5 stitches in his head...........My face soon healed but Tom still has his scar................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Isn't it strange that when we're really rushed off our feet, we think it would be nice to laze around doing nothing - but then when it becomes enforced, we find it a real pain? YES!! (Sorry Mel) Im so fed up of trying to sleep but not being able to. I would so like to be at work instead of at home feeling miserable and coughing a lot! If i have time off work i need it to be productive Aha but that's because you are really poorly. I would still like to be given the chance of lazing around........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Glad you are feeling better today Debs. I did the same thing a few years ago but was holding Tom at the time I felt even worse because Tom needed 5 stitches in his head...........My face soon healed but Tom still has his scar................ Blimey Nicola...I dont remember reading about this!! Poor you and poor Tom! The general public will soon be able to spot Omleteers in a crowd....they're the ones with black eyes, stitches, bruises and chipped teeth!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Gosh Debs only just caught up with this I hope you are well on the mend bloomin councils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hi Louise I feel a lot better now, still can't eat very well as my tooth is very loose and painful. A trip to the dentist next week My face is healing quite well now so I should look okay when we meet up next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 eek! Are they going to be able to save your tooth Debs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Debs, I am not a fan of "compensation culture" but if you are going to start incurring costs for dental treatment etc, I would recommend seriously thinking about contacting a solicitor Melx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Glad to hear that your feeling a bit better (and that you won't be scaring the horses at the weekend) Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Deb I do hope they can save your tooth try not to bite with it and it should firm up, I hope they can crown it although if it is sensitive to hot and cold the nerve may be damaged............Good luck at the dentist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 How are you doing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
