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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: zoe]
#95178
04/20/2016 10:28 PM
04/20/2016 10:28 PM
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Posts: 13,143 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
islandgem
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So sorry to hear of your husband's misfortune. Always try to find the silver lining and be thankful he did not strike his head and was not more severely injured or even killed in that fall. A punctured lung and broken ribs is certainly bad and very painful, but in time he will heal and recover from this. When the time is right, I'm sure you will be able to visit SXM again and enjoy your time together on the island. Hopefully, you will be able to recover some of your costs or have the money for accommodation transferred to another time. Often people are kind in these circumstances.
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: zoe]
#95179
04/20/2016 10:31 PM
04/20/2016 10:31 PM
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Posts: 14,649 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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So very sorry about your necessary trip cancellation but happy your husband didn't suffer worse injuries and effects than he did. Those cracked ribs and lung punctures will eventually heal and perhaps you'll be able to reschedule sooner rather than later. We'll keep our fingers crossed for you both. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: zoe]
#95180
04/20/2016 11:02 PM
04/20/2016 11:02 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,887 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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Wow, so sad for you!! I can't imagine how disappointed you are!! Take care and I hope you are able to return to SXM soon...
Carol Hill
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: zoe]
#95182
04/21/2016 06:05 AM
04/21/2016 06:05 AM
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Posts: 17,547 Ohio
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Sorry you had to cancel and hoping for a good recovery. Ribs and lungs take a long time to heal and are painful as I have first-hand knowledge.
J.D.
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: zoe]
#95184
04/21/2016 08:04 AM
04/21/2016 08:04 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,887 Central Florida!
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I certainly know what you mean--you can visit many other islands, but SXM is 'home'. Take care and best wishes on a return trip, soon!
Carol Hill
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: The_Lurker]
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04/21/2016 10:38 AM
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Posts: 59 Missouri
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I feel his pain. In August I rolled out of bed and fractured four ribs. I know everyone heals at a different pace, but for me it was three months before I felt really functional. Netflix and my Kindle got me through it, though.
V and T
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: Joecool]
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04/22/2016 03:07 PM
04/22/2016 03:07 PM
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Posts: 176 Nebraska
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I feel your pain Zoe. Three years ago my husband Lee fell off a ladder while installing a sign. He broke two ribs, suffered a concussion and a chipped vertebra where the muscle ripped off of it. He spent three months sleeping in a recliner, that was a godsend. Broken ribs are horrible, imagine any other bone, living with it unset while hoping it will heal. Thank heaven for pain meds, but they only gave him them for a couple of weeks. The damaged muscle has been the longest healing because of scar tissue. A chiropractor with a specialty in soft tissue manipulation was helpful for that. It was a horrible time especially since we run a two person business. But we didn't have to cancel a St Martin vacation, how sad that would be. I wish him full recovery.
Don't Postpone JOY
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: RonDon]
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04/23/2016 04:32 PM
04/23/2016 04:32 PM
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Posts: 176 Nebraska
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The day that Lee fell (it was springtime) they had already had two other people in the ER from ladder falls. They are seriously more dangerous than most people realize. Charlieh, I second that about arnica gel.
Don't Postpone JOY
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Re: so sad about sxm
[Re: zoe]
#95198
04/27/2016 03:43 PM
04/27/2016 03:43 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 176 Nebraska
joyonthebeach
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Wishing him continued rapid improvement and sending good thoughts to you because I know this is really not easy for you either.
Don't Postpone JOY
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