Recovering From A Broken Pelvis
A broken pelvis takes time to heal and requires lots of patience. Seven months ago, my husband had surgery for a shattered pelvis. His road to recovery has been long but with the help of a physical therapist he is doing remarkably well.
Many of my readers have asked how my husband is doing since he was discharged from the skilled nursing facility. I thought that this would be a good time to do an update on his progress. First, I want to thank you, your kind words have meant a lot to both of us.
In case you are new to my blog, my husband fell and broke his pelvis in four places. After surgery at a trauma hospital, he was moved to a skilled nursing facility for four months. He was not allowed to put any weight on his pelvis for three of those four months. The muscle loss during that time has made regaining strength and mobility challenging. The surgeon has told us that it will probably take up to a year to regain full mobility and strength.
It has now been three months since my husband’s discharge and he is doing well. He goes back to the nursing facility three days a week. He attends therapy as an outpatient to help him regain strength, mobility, and balance. He is making steady progress with his mobility and is determined that he will manage to walk without a walker.
While progress seem to move slowly, one day he can do what he couldn’t the day before. So we are taking things one day at a time and focusing on celebrating each small victory along the way. We know that patience is key to his full and total recovery.
This experience has been a true test of strength for both of us, but we are handling it together. His ability to laugh and stay positive, even on difficult days, is inspiration to myself and our friends.
Once again, thank you for thinking about us.
So pleased to hear your husband is recovering well, albeit slowly. All good wishes to you both.
Thank you so much for keeping us posted Karen. I know from family experience that it can take a long time, but he seems to be doing so well! And having a good sense of humor really does make one heal faster.
Thank you for sharing this difficult journey with us. I am glad you are keeping a positive attitude. Wishing you and your husband the very best.
Unfortunately as we age it takes longer to heal but happy for you both that everything is going well. My hubby had hip issues and part of his therapy was swimming. Mostly women used it so he didn’t mind it at all LOL
I’m pleased to hear he is making progress, even if it’s in baby steps. Keeping positive and having a sense of humour are key. Blessings to both of you. ♥️♥️
Relative to other people I know, with similar injuries, your husband is doing remarkably well and wish him a speedy recovery!
Karen, it sounds like a difficult recovery, Slowly he is recovering and he has great support in you.
Thanks, Karen for the update. I had been thinking how you are both going with your health challenges.
Sounds like a painful journey Karen, but seems like progress is being made. My husband has also been ill this year and his recovery is slow going. I wish you the best
What a wonderful read! Being in the throes of similar, which has robbed me of the opportunity of living totally on my own again, I am pretty much aware of what your darling husband is going thru’ ! A step forwards most days, not demanding to much of oneself, as on some days it just does not work – absolutely great > good luck and do let us know of the progress 🙂 !
Thinking healing thoughts and best wishes for even greater progress in the future! Take care!
Taking it one day at a time, one step at a time and staying positive is such a great attitude. So glad to hear he’s doing well Karen, I’m sure you’ve been a huge support. Sending you both love and well wishes. xx
Karen, thank you for the update. I am glad your husband is recovering. I’m sure this must be a trying time for both of you. Wishing you both the very best.
Taking it slowly…some things are just can’t be PUSHED through. Thank you for the update and I wish you two a great day, Karen.
That’s so good to hear, Karen. It sounds like the end is in sight. You must be so relieved. xx
I am pleased he is doing well Karen and wish him continued strength and courage and a rapid recovery. And all the best to you as well- look after yourself!
So very glad to hear such a positive update on your husband’s recovery. Sending best wishes and prayers that the recovery continues for him.
Karen, I am so glad to read of your husband’s recovery going well. I know it has been a major challenge. Having gone through something similar with my husband 18 years ago, I understand. May each day be a step forward!
I’m so glad things are progressing. What a horrible thing to go through, for both of you.
I’m so glad that your husband is making progress on this journey to full recovery. I know one day you will look back on this and be stronger for having gone through it. Sending you good thoughts and all the best!
I can’t imagine how difficult this road is for both of you, but I am certainly glad he is getting good help.
Best wishes to your husband for a complete recovery.
Hoping all is well
I can see where this would be a real test of strength for both of you, Karen. I admire you both tremendously and I’m delighted to hear that he is coming along well and getting the kind of therapy and medical attention he needs. I’m so glad he is home.
Prayers and prayers Karen, your husband’s determination is inspiring…
Jenna
Continuing to send (((((((healing vibes))))). Appreciate you posting an update on the progress.
Glad your husband is healing well and I hope he is back to 100% so soon. My mom fell and broker her pelvis and shoulder and had a rough road to recovery that tested all of us.
Sending good wishes and positive energy your way, Karen. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Amalia
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Continuing to wish you and your husband the strength and patience needed during this time! And this is so good, “So we are taking things one day at a time and focusing on celebrating each small victory along the way. We know that patience is key to his full and total recovery.”
that’s great that your hubby is doing well tho slowly. Rehab is a long-term thing often. Wishing you both all the best.
sherry https://sherryspickings.blogspot.com/
It’s good to hear about your husband’s slow but steady recovery. Warmest wishes!
So sorry to hear what your husband is going through, Karen. Good to know he is making progress and has been positive. We know that patience is key … Wish him well. Hope you do well, too.
I can’t imagine the levels of patience and at times, frustration, it takes to recover from an injury of that magnitude. The road to recovery must feel like a Herculean task. I’m glad to hear that your husband is getting better and making progress. Sending you both my best wishes, and I hope you are looking after yourself as well, Karen.
I am so glad to read about your husband’s progress, it must be such a relief. It’s reassuring that you don’t have winter to deal with living in Florida.
What an inspiring update, you’ve captured both the struggles and the quiet victories beautifully. Wishing your husband continued strength and steady progress on his recovery journey.