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Had a bad fall in the (walk-in) shower ?

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flyinghandbagisback Fri 18-Sept-20 17:12:15

Hi all,
I went for a shower around 12:45 and slipped on a wet wipe when conditioning my hair, falling and hurting my knee. I lay there for around 5 minutes then tried to get up but I couldn't manage it then ended up hurting my arm as I fell back down.

I knocked the shampoo and conditioner bottles from the alcove at the side of the shower in the process too, and the conditioner went up the wet wall and on the floor of the shower, which I didn't realise at the time.

I then lay there for a further 5 minutes trying to see if mum would come in to the house to help me up (she was out cutting the grass) but she didn't, so I decided to try to stand up (I was at the other end of the shower from the shower head, and in a corner of the shower with the alcove above my head), got half-up and then my hands slipped on the conditioner on the wall, landed on my knees which slipped on the conditioner on the shower floor, hit off the wall and ricocheted onto the shower door, so hard it opened outwards, even though it is supposed to open inwards and the clip was on.
My father heard me hitting off the door from upstairs and came in to the toilet to see if I was okay (the shower curtain was shut), realised I couldn't get up and that the floor was swimming with water due to the doors opening, and went to get mum from the garden to help me up.
It took ten minutes to get me up, and mum wanted to phone an ambulance but I forbade her as I was naked. Once she got me up, I could hardly stand, so she had to help me finish my shower then help me upstairs so I could put my clothes on.

All in all, I was on the floor of the shower for 25 minutes. My whole body hurts, especially my arm as I hurt it when I fell the second time and it bounced off the wall then I landed on it when I slipped on the conditioner.

I am very sore, but I am going to do my hair, put on my makeup and go into the garden. X

Charleygirl5 Fri 18-Sept-20 22:46:09

I have missed so many- maybe I was sulking instead of reading posts when I also was told to FO. I was educated at a good Catholic school and I do not really understand language like that. There is a first time for everything and that was my first FO.

BlueBelle Fri 18-Sept-20 22:40:49

There’s so many to chose from
I liked the sliding down the wall after eating dinner on the floor one

phoenix Fri 18-Sept-20 22:29:26

Anyone else yawning?

Must be nearly bed time.

Sleep well.

Forgive me if I don't add kisses, but will send every good wish.

Callistemon Fri 18-Sept-20 22:28:42

The night is young, Discogran!

DiscoGran Fri 18-Sept-20 22:25:00

Oooh, 22.22, think I'll go to bed. Night, night folks.

DiscoGran Fri 18-Sept-20 22:22:44

Well this has been a very entertaining thread, I must say. Cheered me up no end. But I feel sure it is going to be deleted...... Any...... minute.......... now.

MerylStreep Fri 18-Sept-20 22:16:06

I thought the cold cup of tea was the most riveting.

MawB
Oh you can be sure they're listening. That's the purpose of the threads.

DiscoGran Fri 18-Sept-20 22:16:04

I think it maybe down to low blood pressure, or, Saturday night fever ??

Callistemon Fri 18-Sept-20 22:15:43

Actually, I think I may have the answer.

Flying - do you fly a lot, FlyingH?
When I've flown I sometimes have problems with my ears and that affects your balance.

? to me

Callistemon Fri 18-Sept-20 22:12:57

lemongrove

The best one was the wardrobe though, with it’s secret rail.

What, beetles in the shower?
Like an Egyptian plague?

Or was it Narnia?
Were there fur coats on the rail?

confused

MawB2 Fri 18-Sept-20 22:05:26

Don’t think OP is listening sad

lemongrove Fri 18-Sept-20 22:05:12

The best one was the wardrobe though, with it’s secret rail.

lemongrove Fri 18-Sept-20 22:04:40

....and the wall that fell when you tripped, causing beetles to pour out of it.

Lucca Fri 18-Sept-20 22:00:32

FH you must admit many of your threads concern falls you have had. I remember one to domwith falling into a wardrobe.
This is why posters suggest there may be a reason.

Niobe Fri 18-Sept-20 22:00:22

Ahh, now all those adverts for walk in baths, bath lowering contraptions make sense!! You know, the ones where a middle aged lady ,in full makeup, with a perfect coiffure and dressed in a blue or pink bathing suit, is taking a bath in her own home . She’s had a fall in the past and her elderly dad had to help her up. Perhaps that’s the answer FH, wear a swimsuit next time you take a shower!

MerylStreep Fri 18-Sept-20 21:56:46

Lexisgranny
Proliferation isn't the problem.

Calendargirl Fri 18-Sept-20 21:53:29

MissAdventure

It should be called a "walk in, hobble out" shower.

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mrsgreenfingers56 Fri 18-Sept-20 21:48:48

Oh dear me, hope you are feeling better soon. Don't use wet wipes again, they are bad for you and the environment and we are now being asked to refrain from using as they contain plastic and don't break down. Get well soon.

MawB2 Fri 18-Sept-20 21:48:30

Wet wipe in the shower has to be a trip hazard surely?

MissAdventure Fri 18-Sept-20 21:44:56

I think posting as much as you like is an excellent idea, and I propose you keep it up! smile

Lexisgranny Fri 18-Sept-20 21:40:45

Possibly prolific posting was not such a good idea FH

DiscoGran Fri 18-Sept-20 21:37:51

What I don't understand is why there was a wet wipe in the shower. ?

grannyrebel7 Fri 18-Sept-20 21:26:24

Yes think that's what she needs.

Lisagran Fri 18-Sept-20 21:25:56

Good post, Grandmafrench - an excellent summary

phoenix Fri 18-Sept-20 20:41:40

grannyrebel7 I think a visit to the GP would be an excellent idea. Perhaps FH could get a referral to a specialist.