Last night Betty, Imway2dumb's wife called me. She said John had slipped and fallen and broken his hip. He is in the hospital about 50 miles away from Gordonville.
They will have an orthapedic specialist look at him today. He was quite a handfull for Betty who weighs about 110 pounds.
I will be checking with her this evening and will let ya'll know how he's doing and exactly where he is.
Sidney
Imway2dumb is not Way2swift!!!
Oh, no!!! We're praying for John and for Betty. Thanks for letting us know, Sidney.
~ Marylyn
Gosh, I am so sorry to hear that. Prayers for John and his wife.
Claire
Oh gosh darn it... he didn't need that to happen. That is bad. I'm sorry to hear it and hope he has access to a laptop.. maybe the hosp/rehab server will work better than his has been lately. Of course he won't be in the hospital long - these days they kick you out almost as soon as you leave the operating room.
Keep us posted Sidney, would really appreciate it. TNX ~Blooms
I hope John and Betty receive good news about his hip. That has to be a bad fall. My prayers are with them.
Veronica
Hoping for a speedy recovery for John.
Just talked to Betty. John is at the Texhoma Medical Center in Dennison, Texas.
They put some pins in his hip and he is still on high powered meds.
He is doing well as could be expected.
Sidney
TNX for updsate. Holding good thoughts for rehab to go smoothly. My Dad did well when he had his hip pinned.. ~Blooms
Good, I'm praying he will get through this okay.
Sidney
Thanks for the info Sidney. I hope he has a ffairly smooth recovery. I am sure it's not going to be easy. Texoma Medical Center is where my MIL works. She's a nurse in Surgery Recovery, so I will have to ask her if John would have come through there during the surgery to insert pins in his hip.
I am very sad that this accident happened to John, I I hope that he will recover quickly.
Josephine.
I am so sorry to hear about John's fall and subsewuent broken hip. I pray that he has the most speedy recovery possible.
I will relay all your good wishes to Betty. He was still on morphene drip today. His was a painful break.
Sidney
Oh my, so sorry to hear about John and poor Betty. She is so tiny must of been quite an ordeal to help him. I will have to see if I can go visit them, since Texoma Medical Center is so close to me. Please give him my get well wishes until then.
Dee
Sweezel, I'm sure your MIL is most likely dealing with John. Betty doesn't want to tell John he has to go to rehab. He just talks about going home.
If MIL just mentioned DG to him it might get his mind off of getting home toooo quick.
I think a good computer room ought to be the heart of a good rehab too.;>) I seriously doubt if the rehab folks agree. lol
Betty was dreading yesterdays traffic and is concerned she can't make it everyday. She works at the school.
I d-mailed John's room number to Dee.
Many prayers for a total recovery for John.
Sidney
Sidney will you give me his room number. Will drop by and see him.
Goodness John, get well in a hurry, can't have you down like this for long!
Take care, Annie
Wow, I hate to hear this, just found the thread! Please tell John I'm praying for his speedy recovery. I know he won't like being immobile. That's a good idea, talking to him about DG and gardening. Hmmm... wonder if he would like a gardening magazine, or book?
I do feel so helpless to help from here. Ted is going to drop in and Betty is going after work.
She said they were already making him walk in the hallway.
I'm sure they will boot him to re-hab before long.
Sidney
I went and saw John today. They transfered him to the Rehab Center this morning. He said he thought he would be there for 5-10 days. He is now in Room 106 in the Reba McEntire Rehab Center (near the Medical Center)
Told him that we were all thinking of him and wishing him our best for a speedy recovery. He seemed in good spirits and his usual self---Wanted a Bud Light and Cheeseburger for lunch. Over all he seemed to be doing good though I think he was putting on a good show of how he really felt.
Maggie--we must be on the same wave length. I left him the latest copy of Neil Sperry's Magazine, though sure the time will drag for him everyday and could alway use more.
A computer in there would be great for him Sidney. Maybe we should mention it to Reba (LOL)
Betty arrived a bit before I left so I left him in good hands.
I am going out of town in a few days so don't know if I will get to visit again before I leave. Will watch this thread to see his progress while I am away
Dee
Thanks Dee, I know you really cheered him up. Maybe I can win a laptop for him, they are always trying to spam me one.
I will give him a call.
Sidney
Went to visit him today and cheer him up. Worked the opposite He is in good spirits and still loves to talk. fLet him know what was going on with the Dave's bunch until a pretty nurse came and took him away. LOL
Was a lilttle upset when a male nurse came in and asked hime if he had went to the bathroom this morning. He figured it was none of his business. LOL
Did not like the grandma stockings they were making him wear.
Told him I would stop in again before they kicked him out.
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I know he enjoyed your's and Dee's visit. Who knew taking a shower could be so dangerous.
He was in good spirits when I talked to him an hour or so ago.
Sidney
So glad to hear he's in good spirits!!!!! thanks for posting all this info!
Annie
I wish there was a way for more of us to visit. I sure would! Is there an address where we could send cards?
He's John Postma in
Room 106,
Reba's Rehab
Texoma Medical Center
1000 Memorial Drive
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 416-4000
It's one of 5 Reba McEntire opened and he wants to know where she is.
Sidney
Thank you Sidney!Ü I phoned John and had a nice visit with him. He is on medication so we didn't talk too long tho. At one point he said he knew he was talking to a Canadian as could hear the accent in my voice. ;)
Called John, Lilypon, he was so glad to have spoken to you!!! He couldn't believe you were calling all the way from Canada!!!!
We had a couple of laughs, he got his hamburger, and glad Dave let him back on the site, LOL LOL! He wants all of you to know how glad he is we're all thinking of him, he wishes he could have a LapTop, misses being online, he should find out tonight when he may go home, so we should know soon!
Annie
Ü I'm sure he was very happy to speak to you as well Annie! Ü It sure was wonderful to *hear* his voice.
Please somebody post ASAP when John hears from the Doc.
Sidney, thanks so much for the address! Glad he's hearing from people here, and we'll be glad when he gets back online with us.
To John personal.
Those purty things arn't gonna shave ya.
Woops!
Blew it huh. Cheater!
One old man older has higher hopes.
Get home, tell me tha good stuff lol........
Peace & love from another old man
charlie
I just found out about John taking a nasty fall. I do hope you get well soon, I need a sparring partner!
Connie
Has anyone spoken to John lately? I phoned the Texoma Medical Center and he's no longer a patient there.
I was just thinking about him while working in the garden, was going to post the same question. Anyone know his status? Has he gone home already?
Talked to Betty night before last John is back home and doing well.
I hope he gets back here soon.
Sidney
Wow, I was just thinking about him last night. Thanks for letting us know. I hope he gets back here soon, too!
Me too. We miss him.
Thanks Sidney I was sure starting to wonder about him.
TNX for the update Sidney, I hope he comes back, he added a certain flavor to the Garden. ~Blooms