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fractured L1, L2 andL3

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I tripped pn the cat and fell and fractured the lumber region of my spine. I had surgery and am recovering well and walkiing a little with a walker. Although I had surgery just over a week ago and feel better everyday. Best wishes, Isabel

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cocoa

Sorry to hear this. Hope you recover fully. My biggest fear is falling over the cat. We had dogs for years but decided against getting another one being sensible. x

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Bearbonny

so sorry to hear about your accident. Well done getting up and so glad your doing so well it must be so hard keep going wishing you a speedy recovery x

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wobblybee

Oh no…I can’t imagine what that must have felt like ..Take it easy and be kind to yourself🙂

I also have a cat.. and I need to know where she is all the time when I’m on my feet.

It’s good to know you’re on the road to recovery now..but watch out for that cat 😉

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Midori

Someones suggested I got a little dog or cat.

My answer was that as I don't tend to see what is under my feet, it wouldn't be good for either me or the pet!

If I had a dog it would have to be a medium sized breed, and ideally a couch potato, because I'm not up to chasing it!

You certainly did yourself a nasty injury there, Glad it was treated fast and you are doing incredibly well with your recovery!

Cheers, Midori

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sonofapeter

I'm going in a month to try to fix a fracture in my hip. No tripping over the cat, tipped over on my walking bike. Best wishes to you and your recovery. :)

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Midori

I feel your pain. I'm helpless if I fall. I would dearly love a dog again, but I couldn't walk a big one, which would be my preference, and a small one would trip me up!

Cheers, Midori

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