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Dont ever help a 500lb person out of a wheel chair........
#1
Well yesterday started one of the worst days I have had in MANY years. I was at work, and we had a patient come in. She was in a wheel chair and weigh 532lbs. After about 30 minutes of her being out clinic she mentioned that she needed to use the restoom. So I along with 3 other people were asked to assist her in getting from her wheel chair to the restroom. i positioned myself in a manor to lift the patient along with the three other people to her feet so she could step to the toilet. All went well until she slipped and decided to grab around the back of my neck. I at that point heard the most ungodly pop which then dropped me to my knees. I was then taken to John C Lincoln Deer Valley ER for Mri's later last night I found out I have two hurniated discs and also a possible fractured Vertebrea. I am waiting to hear back from the doctor today to find out what the plan is and wether or not It will require surgery. Its bad, I am all dopped up on pain killers and have an oh so great neck brace on. I am in a world of pain and facing serious surgery. So my point after all this is said, dont help large people up no matter how much help you have.
#2
WOW
#3
that sucks

hopefully work is taking care of the bills since it happened on the job
#4
prayers are with you
#5
wow.. that's FML worthy. no joke. Hope it's a quick recovery man, i'll be praying.
#6
Insane!
Sorry about the turn of events Bill. Hopefully it isn't as bad as it seems and you can avoid surgery.
#7
Sorry to hear that. Full Prayers and hope that you heal. Wow is right!
#8
Thanks guys, Just taking it easy for now. Work is taking care of everything. I have to go back to the doc tomorrow
#9
I have talked to Bill quite a bit since this has happened. He is hurting a lot but holding up well. His work has been amazing about this accident.
#10
Holy crud monkeys! Prayers for a speedy recovery. I know those neck braces can be beyond uncomfortable.
#11
I think we are all missing the point of the story here: He had to take a really fat lady to the bathroom. That goes beyond "wing man". That should have been your first red flag. 8)

Prayers for recovery, Bill. Let me know if we can help in any manner.
#12
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers guys. I see a spinal surgeon on thrusday
#13
They all start as fat kids...

More seriously, I've got you in my prayers, and I hope you make a full recovery.