And so it begins. I tripped over my dog and broke my hip. Tomorrow is my 59th birthday and I’m in the hospital.

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PilotKnob@reddit

Jesus, and here's me about to buy an electronic mountain bike so I can keep up with my 9-year old daughter...

And the last time I rode motocross about 20 years ago I broke my collarbone. Maybe I need to rethink my life decisions.

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Spiritual_Crow409@reddit

Happy birthday! Sorry you’re spending it in the hospital.

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DangerAmy@reddit

I just turned 59. I have pneumonia. I feel your pain.

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Spiritual_Crow409@reddit

I turn 59 in June. Had pneumonia last month. It’s no joke. Feel better soon.

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SquirrelBowl@reddit

Frack! I broke a bone for the first time last year, definitely shook me about getting fragile. Sorry bro!

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No, look at it this way, you got that broken hip outta the way at a time where you are still (hopefully) mobile and will heal well. It was secretly a different kind of birthday present. Sorry you're in hospital though!

But you are going to head towards your 60's in great shape, as you will have had some physio, etc.

Call me Pollyanna. LOL

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virtualghost123@reddit

Happy Birthday. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

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wowieowie@reddit

I'm sorry that happened to you, but I certainly feel better about myself now. Get well soon and Happy Birthday!

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ArcadianDelSol@reddit

They're going to have all kinds of dietary instructions for you.

Sorry, fellow Xer. Youth has slipped away. Time to drink your fiber and stop eating sharp foods that might cut your aged colon.

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Ed98208@reddit

Sharp foods?! Like what?

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JenniferJuniper6@reddit

I’m so sorry! Happy birthday anyway. I’ll be 60 in June. Last year I had kidney stone surgery 14 times.

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Ed98208@reddit

I turn 60 in April and have never had surgery of any kind. I’ve never been under general anesthesia. Just to give another experience.

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Ed98208@reddit

Invincible in spirit!

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LizTruth@reddit

Happy birthday! I'm so sorry that happened.

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Weatherbeaster1993@reddit

That’s not an age thing man I’ve got four dogs. I’m 50 and one bastards damn here kills me every day.

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Charming-Insurance@reddit

I think it’s more breaking of the hip and more importantly, our potential fragility over breaking a hip at this age.

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Charming-Insurance@reddit

Happy Birthday!!!!!

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VividFiddlesticks@reddit

Ugh. I just turned 51 and apparently I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands now.

I'm pissed. I USE my hands, all the time.

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Charming-Insurance@reddit

An ex has that and I was there when he was figuring out what it was. It sucks. I’m sorry. FWIW, diet helps him a lot.

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Kate_Electro@reddit

That is awful and thankfully as I am in the UK if that happened to me I would not have to declare bankruptcy as well.

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ChevronSugarHeart@reddit

Neither do we in the US when we buy into Obamacare

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hetkleinezusje@reddit

I turned 60 on Tuesday. On Easter Sunday I slipped in a puddle of dog pee (it's just as well she's so cute!) and twisted my knee. I thought about calling out for the neighbours but I couldn't handle the idea of them finding me on the floor in my pyjamas laying in a puddle of dog piss. This getting older schtick isn't for sissies.

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Charming-Insurance@reddit

John Mellancamp wrote an album during his the end of his last marriage circa 2008. So, he was staring down 60. I think it’s all acoustic and a lot of it is about aging. It’s my favorite full album of his, highly recommend.

Anywho, your comment reminded me of the song “Don’t Need This Body,” and the line, “This getting older, ain’t for cowards. This getting older is a lot to go through.” I can’t believe it’s been almost 20 years since I first heard that album. I am now closing in on the age he was when he wrote it.

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Ok-Development2520@reddit

Haha, better to laugh than cry OP, chin up.

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Sufficient_Bit3721@reddit

Happy Birthday ! 🎂

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Jaybonaut@reddit

Get well soon and stay positive

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LithiuMart@reddit

I tripped over my dog in 1982 and knocked my two front teeth out - roots included. I've worn a partial plate ever since.

On the plus side, it did make me the most popular kid in class for a while, as I was constantly asked by other pupils to take my teeth out, keep my jaw clenched and poke my tongue through the gap. Oh, and to say words beginning with "S" without my plate.

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flamingweaselonastik@reddit

I did the same thing to my stepdaughter and son when they had lost their top front teeth, only try saying V and F instead. "Fluffy feathers from a velvet van."

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terry1381@reddit

Sorry man,hope you heal up

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Calamity_C@reddit

Ugh, that's rough! Is the dog ok? Sorry, I couldn't help myself 😂

Happy birthday for tomorrow!! It'll be memorable, if nothing else. Hope you heal up well and get out of hospital soon.

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PurpleSailor@reddit

Falling nowadays takes on a whole new type of fear.

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Secret-Ad-5366@reddit

Getting old is rough, a constant battle always making a comeback

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emc_lmt@reddit

Nooooooooo 😣

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Strong_Telephone1696@reddit

I’m 52 and recently fell on ice and broke my hip. I had a repair, not a replacement. It’s a long recovery. PM me if you want to commiserate.

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Majik_Sheff@reddit

Survivorship bias didn't get you this far just for you to fall apart now.

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knt1229@reddit

Happy Birthday!

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Sarsmi@reddit

Hey remember in the 80's when if an older person broke their hip and went into the hospital you never saw them again? Um, cause I hope that doesn't happen to you. :)

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Comprehensive_End751@reddit

My bones are good but my ligaments and muscles aren’t (collagen related). Was leaning over to pick up a few pieces of washing off the bed and tore my calf muscle. My grandmother dropped dead hanging out the washing when she was 31. Housework can kill you!

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CraftAvoidance@reddit

Connective tissue disorder? I have Ehlers-Danlos. Good enough reason for me to stop doing chores from now on!

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Comprehensive_End751@reddit

Yeah, me too. POTS and the other stuff that goes with it as well. I believe my grandmother had the vascular type and my mother had the skin and was only 4 foot 8. All my kids have hEDS

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CraftAvoidance@reddit

My kids and I do too. All of the crap. Luckily we just have hEDS, not vascular, but it still sucks pretty bad lol. And POTS is the freaking worst. Along with Hashimoto’s, MALS, etc. Ugh. I’m sorry you’re dealing with all that too.

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Comprehensive_End751@reddit

Yeah it sucks. Just found out about MCAS recently and trying to help that. I’ve got Hashimotos as well. I’ve got all the digestive ones like diverticulosis, IBS, reflux etc. Trying my best to live my best life. Now at least I’ve gotten answers to what the heck is wrong with me and it all falls under the same umbrella so that’s something at least. Carnivore, red light therapy, electrolytes, supplements, appropriate exercise and more just so I can live a good life

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CraftAvoidance@reddit

Ugh, MCAS is about ruining my life! It’s awful! My daughter has it too. So far carnivore is the thing that makes us feel the best and react the least, but it’s SO HARD to do. Every few weeks I do a carnivore reset to bring my histamine levels down. I wish I could keep it up all the time, but it’s just too hard.

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Comprehensive_End751@reddit

I’ve been carnivore this time for over 2 years. Went to Thailand a couple of months ago and could only do carnivorish as so much of the meat has soy sauce and I can’t eat gluten. It’s harder when you cycle in and out of it. Oxalate dumping made me quit twice before. Twenty plus times of going #2 that felt like shitting glass shards stopped me before. I had to wean off oxalates gradually so I could function. This time it’s the histamine dumping that’s causing that but I’ve finally slowed down. It’s all fun and games till you can’t stand up, move around or walk or you have to make a mad dash to the toilet.

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VermicelliEfficient9@reddit

So your grandma was dead before she hit the ground, or after?

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Comprehensive_End751@reddit

Wasn’t there. The family story was that she dropped dead hanging out the washing

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Grouchy_Vet@reddit

I’m so sorry that happened. Praying you heal quickly. I’m going to need a hip replacement in the future and I’m dreading it. One of my good friends broke a hip last year and needed a replacement. She said “Do it! It’s not as bad as you think”

So, I hope you get well quickly.

Happy birthday
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IvyGold@reddit

Do it now. I did it almost a year ago. It's bad but not that bad. I'm now walking almost normally for the first time in maybe five years.

I'm not kidding: do it now!

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GingerA0712@reddit

Oh no! Be well. HBD

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jfarrelly01@reddit

So it begins??? It doesn’t have to! You do the PT exercises and increase your strength. That hip will last you another decade. Now, you start exercises to increase your strength. Start low and slow. Do not let this get you down.

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Kickingandscreaming@reddit

Happy Birthday! Hope they're giving you good pain meds. Get well soon!

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7GrenciaMars@reddit

55 and broke my left hip a month before my birthday. I broke the same femur about 5 years ago and in the meantime fell on the knee of that leg and now it doesn't work right. After all this, my left leg is now about an inch shorter than my right.

Good luck with rehab--be diligent about it, it gets easier but takes some time. I'm going into month 3 and finally close to finished with rehab. You may get through it in as little as 2 months. Eat well, sleep well, exercise right. You'll be okay. Reddit is here for you in the meantime 😁

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RetroBassed@reddit

I fell 20+ years ago, went down hard on my left hip on tile floor. Now I'm 56 and have had both hips replaced due to osteoarthritis. And that old fall on my hip jacked everything on that side upward, so like you... I have one leg longer than the other. Such fun stuff!

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Cool_CIA@reddit

That’s my fear! Tripping over my toy poodle. I’m truly sorry this happened to you.

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PNWest01@reddit

Oh man, hopefully 60 will be a happier birthday! Wishing you speedy healing!

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khangaldy@reddit

Happy birthday!!

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CommissionFeisty9843@reddit

Happy Birthday!!!🎁🎊🎉🎈🎂!

Usually it’s like break a hip and off ya go but you’re still young, you’ll pull through just fine!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Thanjs! I just thought the old people stuff would happen “later”

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CommissionFeisty9843@reddit

Yeah I’m 62 and give old people stuff is accelerating

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pumkinut@reddit

Last week, I broke my right patella in two coming down a ladder at work and banging it on a ladder rung.

I feel you

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JenniferJuniper6@reddit

My friend broke both ankles by walking out her front door.

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timschwartz@reddit

You can afford to go to the hospital?

Jealous.

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CitizenChatt@reddit

Doh! 🤦

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JD_tubeguy@reddit

That sucks man get better soon and have the happiest birthday you can.

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Agitated-Canary9840@reddit

Omg I tripped over some cords near my bed and face planted into my large dog crate (hard plastic kind). Knocked my noggin so hard I could not see straight for over 2 weeks and half my face is still numb a month later. All at 56 lol glad I didn’t knock any teeth out

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Dang….you did go to the doctor, right?

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Significant_Hope_757@reddit

I went into the hospital for hernia surgery and I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to time my shoes so I bought those big fluffy cloud sandals, and 10 feet before the surgical bed that morning I went down and broke my knee in the hospital! I was no longer having hernia surgery. They had to go tell the Doctor Who was scrubbing up at the time that she was no longer having surgery and I had knee surgery and didn’t go home for a month and a half later after rehab.

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ms_directed@reddit

that reads like an 80s sitcom script! i hope you're fully on the mend now 😊

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thirtyone-charlie@reddit

A GenX sitcom! That could be interesting. Nah. We don’t care enough about that crap.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Just a show with GenX’ers slipping and falling. Then crying that we weren’t supposed to get old

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Holy moly! That’s terrible 😞

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Rishtu@reddit

Dude. You have passed the “old” milestone. If it makes you feel better, I’m 51 and I have a cataract. Just one, my right eye, my vision is like 20/400 in that eye and nobody can tell me why.

(Cataracts usually develop n both eyes at the same time.)

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Art_of_the_Win@reddit

Please tell me you yelled: "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!"

(Sorry to hear of your pain and suffering, hope you heal quick)

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

I forgot about that one

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TheWalkingDev@reddit

My boomer mil broke her after taking a shit getting up off the toilet, so I think it could've been worse. Avoiding the dog is legit reason to take one for the team.

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jcoigny@reddit

At least you got that over with. Being the bionic man was a legendary thought growing up and now you are one! Get well soon my friend 😎

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wyoflyboy68@reddit

Well, be thankful you don’t have kidney stones!

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Laylay_theGrail@reddit

My dog pulled my horizontal at 50 and I broke 3 ribs, lol. The following year, I broke my ankle and had 3 surgeries on it (plate, screws and a massive golden staph infection)

I had the same thought about ‘and so it begins’. Turned out I had full blown osteoporosis and am taking steps to make my bones stronger.

Sorry you’re spending your birthday in hospital and wishing you a speedy recovery. I’m the same age as you and as far as I’m concerned, it was just a blip in my mobility

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Flux_Inverter@reddit

Underdog is invincible, we are not. That is why you tripped over him. Hope you heal quickly.

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Blankbetty11@reddit

My cousin broke his femur playing baseball. I told him that’s a much cooler story than tripping over the dog. I think you should use your downtime to make up a much cooler story, some James Bond or mosh pit type of bullshit. Sometimes I do this and people say “OMG, seriously?!?” And I say “No, I just made that up” Happy Birthday! I hope you get some cake.

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Electrical-Stable498@reddit

I’m going to be 52 in a couple of weeks. I took a med that made headrush and dizzy so bad that I fell and landed right on my spine.i had ruptured my disk mid back. I was on bed rest for two days then I pushed myself to heal. I’m just now starting to bend down without hurting.

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mfhandy5319@reddit

Invincible till we are not.

I broke my femur last July. Got puns screws basically the whole hardware section put in.

It didn't take. Now I'm scheduled for a whole hip replacement.

My original Dr said i was limping because of pelvic drop. I asked if it was because my leg was an inch shorter now. He gave me a referral.

Brite side. I got switched from kitty litter to dishwasher chores.

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OldLifeguard-00@reddit

How is the dog?!

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CousinBarnabas1967@reddit

Our new cliques: the Hip club, the not so Hip club & the broken Hip club 😔

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Cookiecakes71@reddit

Oh no, get well soon.

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panseamj741@reddit

happy birthday 🎊🎈. sorry about the trauma

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PlantMystic@reddit

Oh no! Hope you get better soon!

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Western-Corner-431@reddit

It’s all downhill from here

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Canyoubackupjustabit@reddit

Yay!!

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misterpickles69@reddit

Happy Birthday! Oh wait, that’s too much. Birthday! There. That’s better.

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Puppy-Smoocher@reddit

I hope you find some joy on your birthday!

I had one nerve block that numbed my legs for 2-3 days and our Boxer stayed next to the stairs the entire time. I almost met Jesus so many times. I know he loves but I suspect that he’s trying to take me out of my misery. He could tell my legs were not working properly and it was time.

I wish you a speedy recovery and watch your back!

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MoiraRose2021@reddit

I recently turned 59. I live in fear of tripping over the cat and breaking a hip. She tries to trip me too. I’m sure of it.

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eastbaypluviophile@reddit

Our cats got stomped a few times and now they stay well ahead of us unless we are sitting down. Then they rub all over us. But theyve learned to not twine between our feet and I’ve learned to never take a step in the kitchen without looking down first.

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feelingmyage@reddit

I’m sorry! I just turned 59 this month.

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Personal_Secret_234@reddit

Happy birthday 🎈

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feelingmyage@reddit

Thanks! :)

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Chibi-Skyler@reddit

Warm Birthday wishes and my you have a speedy recovery, OP.❤️‍🩹

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Significant_Hope_757@reddit

I’m so sorry I hope you mend and you feel better soon

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Conrad_Maizan@reddit

OP should sue the dog's owner. Unless it's a poodle. The it's ok. 😉

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Gudakesa@reddit

Happy birthday, try not to walk and sneeze at the same time. I did, and now I’m having my 4th back surgery next month.

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Prestigious-Coast962@reddit

Don’t feel bad. At 59 I tripped over the rower in orange theory running to the treadmill and wrecked my wrist. Scared everyone in the gym the way my wrist bent to the side like a cartoon character. First ever break and now it’s full of plates and screws. Changed how I do everything. Happy birthday!

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Lopsided_Tomatillo27@reddit

I spent New Year’s in the hospital. I tried to “walk it off” with what turned out to be a gnarly foot infection and had to get half of it amputated. It was my first time being hospitalized since birth.

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No_Hovercraft_821@reddit

My grandmother ultimately passed from complications related to that exact accident, but she had another 40 years on you. Speedy recovery and watch out for sleeping dogs.

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daily_cup_of_joe@reddit

Happy birthday brother! you got this!

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Ok_Still_3571@reddit

Get well soon. And look forward to your birthday, and all the ones to come!

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LoveLaughterPizza@reddit

Wishing you the speediest of recoveries. And Happy birthday - I know your 60th will be a huge improvement over 59.

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MarchCompetitive6235@reddit

I once heard a comedian say one way to tell you, you're getting old is by people's reaction when you trip and fall down.

If people laugh point when you trip, you're probably still young.

If they look all concerned and rush over to help you, you might be getting old....

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Inkblots2000@reddit

I was recovering from major, major surgery last year when I turned 50. I know. It sucks.

Sending you birthday wishes and a quick, uneventful recovery.

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fartsfromhermouth@reddit

I hear hospice care is nice 👍

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NibblesMcGiblet@reddit

idk if this is supposed to be funny but I Found it hilarious. "ope, guess you're dying then. RIP OP"

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Deep-Pension-1976@reddit

So sorry you are in the hospital! Happy birthday!! My birthday is Saturday I will be 56. I just wanted to say hello and wish you a speedy recovery.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

The year I was 54, I rode in an ambulance TWICE. Previous number: zero.

Shit happens, man.

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MsCattatude@reddit

Well…at least it wasn’t getting up to pee and catching your toe on a dresser and breaking your foot bones like I did. Wish you speedy healing.

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Murlock_Holmes@reddit

I’m in the hospital too!

I just had a heart attack. I’m only 33. At least your body isn’t twenty years ahead of schedule, mate :)

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gldngrlee@reddit

So sorry. But glad you are in a hospital as it means you made it & are on the mend. Sending well wishes.

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nooneishere2day@reddit

My brother Gen X 51 RIP liver failure this week. Listen, the last 6 years in particular have been very hard on a lot of people.

Reminder that broke bones burn massive calories to heal. Everyone I know who broke a bone loses some muscle mass. Take care!

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Personal_Secret_234@reddit

I'm sorry for you loss. I hope you and your family are trying to recover and rebuild your lives now as you can.

I lost a friend a 2 years ago who was 22 from a drunk driver. Hit him head on, immediately killed my friend, but the individual causing the accident lived with minor injuries. To say life isn't fair can be redundant... And as my mother tried to tell me life isn't always going to be fair ..

I went in a cute liver failure last year and almost died.

Seems like the smart ass Drs giving me meds for two shattered lumbar disc thought 4000 mg of acetaminophen 3x a day was better than bad ol opioids for pain .

As a result within 6 months I was in Intensive Care on IV meds to try to get my liver ast or alt down from the 9000's when normal is 1-99. It took a week but now I can never take Tylenol, acetaminophen, and any other drugs that have a warning about causing issues with liver functions.

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curiousme123456@reddit

Oh god sorry. I always tell people if they hurt themselves doing something day to day that they need a better cover story “Well I was out at Home Depot and woman (or guy) with their baby was walking across the parking lot and I saw a speeding car that I knew was going to hit them and maybe kill then so I sprinted 50 yards and dived and saved them just in time unfortunately I landed on a bunch of cinder blocks thus hurting my hip”

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Winter-eyed@reddit

Happy birthday from fido

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Bunnynynyny@reddit

Happy birthday 🎊 hope you heal fast ! 🎂

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fbombmom_@reddit

I'm sorry that happened to you. My old, senile dog wanders in the way constantly. I keep saying he's going to be the death of us.

Happy birthday. I guess you'll have your feet up. Hopefully they've given you some good meds.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

I think we should wrap them with blinking Christmas lights. And a bell

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Personal_Secret_234@reddit

Agreed!!! 👍

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myusernameiszane@reddit

If it's any comfort, better now than in 20 years. Sorry op.. hope you have a better birthday next year.

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MundaneHuckleberry58@reddit

Okay but for real my favorite thing about pt rehab post-hip replacement was not having to give a single thought to what to cook for any meal for weeks.

That’s not a joke. It was a treat that I got a much-needed break, having someone else not just cook for me but it’s not the cooking I mind. It’s the omg what to have for the next meal decision that I was sick of.

So instead, while I was in the hospital recovering, all I had to do was pick which of the two choices I wanted from the hospital menu.

I used the hospital time to get deep into a new-to-me tv too, spoiling myself with watching Below Deck for the first time. I’m now obsessed.

PT does absolute wonders. I was told I might not ever walk again; I walk at least 4-5 miles a day these days.

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Personal_Secret_234@reddit

Happy birthday!!

and I was in the hospital this year on my birthday recovering from a spinal fusion they did days before my birthday.

I feel your pain. No pun intended...

Everyone asks me what did you get for your birthday: I got a spinal fusion , walker, and cane!!

Oh boy!

Can't wait til next year!!

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Old_Till2431@reddit

Spinal fracture at 58. 2 nights ago with my wife standing nearby, I had a "slo mo" fall. She was mad because I told her to let me fall. I was already on one knee. Lost my balance and just tipped over. Ate some gravel and pride. Only some bruises and scrapes.

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tmf_x@reddit

You are invincible. the dog is just your kryptonite.

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Animal2@reddit

Just don't sleep on the physical therapy after you heal up.

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93Chisel@reddit

Heal quick!

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jannylou2@reddit

Happy Birthday!! One of the reasons we don’t have pets, although we love cats & dogs, my husband is unstable on his feet. I realize that was not an issue for you, but anyway.

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jamespz03@reddit

You don’t have to cook or clean for bit. :-). Happy Birthday. Hope you get well soon.

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Dear_Mess_1617@reddit

Ughhhh I’m so sorry! Hang in there !

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Reality25bites@reddit

Oh, no! I’m sorry. I hope you’re feeling better soon!

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Chicagoj1563@reddit

I go for fitness walks every day. Been doing that for a decade or so.

A few weeks ago I was on one, headphones on just walking down the sidewalk. Right foot stepped on the side of the sidewalk and there was a huge gap between the sidewalk and the grass. Completely rolled my ankle.

Other foot was on the way up, so no support. Went down like a bullet into the ground. Left hand and knee broke my fall on the sidewalk and right elbow into the ground.

Couldn’t walk when I got home. But, two days later I was out walking again. No broken bones. I credit that to regular fitness. At 57, felt good about that.

Anyone that says walking is completely safe, think again. Next time you are walking down the sidewalk, have a look at the edge. You will see the death traps.

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Sure_Ad_3272@reddit

Speedy recovery

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mrbigglessworth@reddit

I’m 49. My wife is 53 and she has severe health issues lately with osteomyelitis in her damn spine. Reaching 50 is pissing me off. I am well statistically past my half life and while I make excellent money the prices of everything in then last 6 years and the way the US is going is giving me a much harsher outlook on the future. And I hate that. When I was 40 I still thought the country and my life had a decent and comfortable future. It’s looking more doubtful by the day

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jbellafi@reddit

I tripped over my dog too in January. On the stairs!!!!! Flew face first onto my hardwood floor. How I had no broken bones is still a mystery to me! Wishing you a speedy recovery

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Junior-Profession726@reddit

Sorry this happened to you Hang in there

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Invasive-farmer@reddit

Well, try to enjoy the hospital cake. Soon enough the doctor will say "walk it off" and youll be back at it.

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Wrong-Barracuda0U812@reddit

At least now you’ll remember the clapper next time you fall, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” but seriously that was just GenX humor🍀.

I’m enjoying the last few months of 59 before I sail over to 60, 2 slipped disk in my spine, the winning continues…

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AnatBrat@reddit

I fell in the bathtub awhile ago. Scared the hell out of me and I was sore for a damn week. (62 f)

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Nervous-Till4096@reddit

Happy birthday & so sorry about the hip, that sucks!! I hope you get to go home soon & do some recovery TV watching with ice cream. It's my birthday on Saturday, turning 53 yikes! Gotta love us Taureans! ❤️

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lalapine@reddit

I fully expect this to happen to me at some point. As it is, I slipped in mud while walking my dogs and am now dealing with a painful and stiff frozen shoulder that apparently takes forever to heal. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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EnjoyingTheRide-0606@reddit

Hey when I broke my ankle at 50, I tripped on the sandal on my foot!!

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catsdonttalkback94@reddit

I’m 1 month out from 50 and have a boot on my foot from slipping on the sidewalk. Fractured my 3rd toe!! My 3rd fucking toe!!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Was the sidewalk dry? I have fallen on dry sidewalks

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catsdonttalkback94@reddit

Yep; dry as a bone

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7GrenciaMars@reddit

That's a riot. I bruised the bones in 1/2 of my foot from walking directly into a box of books. Never hit the ground so fast in my life.

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allaboutthismoment@reddit

I am so sorry for you, OP! I'll turn 59 on the 19th and now I'm nervous. I hope you heal fast, Hun!

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DianaSironi@reddit

Happy? Birthday. Sorry, heal quickly.

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kevtay1969@reddit

Been there done that though didn’t break a hip. Compressed my knee was all. Tried to step over Jack as he was sleeping, and he jumped up as I was halfway over him.

Now I sport a cane most days. Yes the cane is in the picture LOL.

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holidayoffools@reddit

Ol' Jack trying to look like he did not attempt to end you.

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rockpaperscissors67@reddit

Happy birthday! I'm sorry about your hip; that sounds incredibly painful! I hope you heal quickly and get some good drugs until then.

Do you wear bifocals, by any chance? I used to have a hard time understanding how people can just trip over stuff that's right there and then I got bifocals. Now I figure I'm either going to die because I trip over one of the cats lying on the stairs or shoes the kids have left lying around. The other contender is getting my one foot caught in the leg of my wide leg sweats and falling down.

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rhino_blatz@reddit

I broke my big toe two months ago when it caught on my sweat pants as I was running down the stairs barefoot. I felt like an idiot. Glad to know I’m not the only one who has experienced something like this.

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ScheanaShaylover@reddit

Yes tripping INSIDE our own pants. It’s come to this!

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kaynkayf@reddit

Oh no! Healing recovery thoughts!

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Lafleur_111@reddit

I wish you a speedy recovery

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RidiculousDear@reddit

Ouch. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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simca75@reddit

So sorry

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powersurge@reddit

Is it true that most people don’t ‘fall and break their hip’? They ‘break their hip and fall’?

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Livid-Technology-396@reddit

My friend just had to have a total hip replacement at 54 years old. She tripped in the middle of the night on a throw rug and shattered her hip right at the ball.

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Own-Chemical-9112@reddit

Ugh! Sorry. Speedy recovery

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kingcakeaholic@reddit

Awe - take care and good luck with the surgery. I’m sorry that happened to you.

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Round-Public435@reddit

Oh no! So sorry to hear that - sending good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery.

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DaBeachBabe@reddit

Doggone it—A hipster is Born 😄

A little “ruff” start, but just a brief intermission in your invincibility power—you’ll be back at it in no time— like next Monday? Children of the 60’s don’t have time for being “down”. We shake it off and have unusually high tolerances for pain.

🎶Happy birthday to you ..

wishing you a smooth, speedy comeback. Keep us posted 🥂

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Monday May 4th is my first day of retirement. WTH???

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

And thanks for the pep talk

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DaBeachBabe@reddit

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Feefifiddlyeyeoh@reddit

Thank goodness I’m only 58, so I’m still invincible

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

You have 6 more months of invincibility sir/madam.

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Feefifiddlyeyeoh@reddit

6 months to learn to skateboard.

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ScheanaShaylover@reddit

I’m sorry!!!! At least you’ll get good drugs….Happy Birthday 🎁

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OrganizationNo3457@reddit

Make them throw you a party

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MyNEWthrowaway031789@reddit

Happy birthday! That sucks.
How painful was it? What does your recovery look like?

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

I fell on my hip that was already wrecked by cancer so it’s just more of the same pain. I know others say it’s excruciating

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FloppyFerrett1@reddit

I'm so very sorry, oh my gosh😔 Sending healing energy💖✨✌🏼

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TitoBandito5@reddit

Happy bday! I'm 59 5/7

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dfjdejulio@reddit

Dog tax required.

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Comsic_Bliss@reddit

SHOW US THE DOG!!

Rofl… not even a “hope you recover quickly”

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Glassmaven444@reddit

Fell off my horse last week and sprained my ass. I didn't even know you could sprain an ass. Also 59.

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BooksCheeseandBees@reddit

Please don't just lay in bed do the treatments and physical therapy you do not need a blood clot! happened to my mom she survived but did require a lengthy stay in the icu. Positive thoughts your way.

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imrickjamesbioch@reddit

Huh, did your mother refuse surgery? My dr was pretty specific that if I didn’t get my surgery on my broken hip, I would get blood clots and 80% chance of dying. On top of that, if I did survive I wouldn’t walk straight or correctly without the surgery.

Anyway, your mother is now fine!

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BooksCheeseandBees@reddit

No she fell and broke a wrist had surgery.. and as angry as I am to say this refused to get out of bed! legit laid in her hospital bed after wrist surgery got a blood clot and almost died. I just always try to warn people of blood clots after falling no matter what was injured.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

I’ve been walking around and have PT. I’m hiking the Alps in a few months so I won’t be laying around!

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BooksCheeseandBees@reddit

Yay!

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Just-Challenge-5522@reddit

Happy birthday! I hope you have a swift and as pain-free recovery as you can have!

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worldaven@reddit

Sorry to hear that. What kind of dog? The reason I intentionally choose big dogs 70+ lbs is because I don't see small dogs, and I have more than once accidentally tripped and stepped on them.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

She’s a low slung Basset Hound

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krybaebee@reddit

sturdy and immovable....that sucks.

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AddyToode01@reddit

Wishing you a speedy recovery and a happy birthday. 🎂

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ZebraBorgata@reddit

I have 2 dogs who like to team up to trip me on the stairs!

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Korvanacor@reddit

Mine gets me in the kitchen. Had to play hacky sack with a chefs knife to keep her safe when she tangled up into me while cutting onions.

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FloppyFerrett1@reddit

Found the real talent here😄 Good job though!

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therelybare5@reddit

Damnit, don’t jinx it for the rest of us!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Sorry!

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jujioux@reddit

Aww. I’m sorry. That’s one of my new fears, recently unlocked! My little geriatric min pin is determined to take me out lol. Happy Birthday. I hope you have good drugs and a speedy recovery.

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BWWFC@reddit

how's the dog?

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MaximumJones@reddit

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AggravatingHope7856@reddit

I’ve decided I’m no longer climbing anything taller than a stepladder.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Stepladders aren’t great either. I guess we just have to hang it up and hire people to do stuff for us

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beezeebeehazcatz@reddit

A sound plan.

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No-Hospital559@reddit

I fell off a chairlift loading and dislocated my shoulder and broke my arm. I have a fun year ahead of me

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Oh no! That’s awful

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No-Hospital559@reddit

Yup, been skiing 40 year. Ridden the lift the accident happened over 100 times. One of those one in a million situations.

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iftheygivinitaway@reddit

Jerking side, or the stranger?

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No-Hospital559@reddit

Stranger

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beezeebeehazcatz@reddit

Omg. I’m crying from laughing at this question.

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beezeebeehazcatz@reddit

My husband says if it’s the stranger they won’t be much longer.

He broke the other one mountain biking.

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Roseliberry@reddit

You got your “life alert” yet? J/k feel better

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

We have walkie talkies okd school style

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TA_Maniac@reddit

Eh drink more milk and take an advil, u b aight

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Sensitive-Rip-8005@reddit

My Mexican grandma would tell you to rub some Vicks on it.

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iftheygivinitaway@reddit

Please. OP clearly needs to walk it off.

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Positive_Ad_1751@reddit

Rub some dirt on it and shake it off.

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wonderbeen@reddit

Did you see blood? No? Then you’ll be ok

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Outrageous_Lab375@reddit

It was probably an exceptional hard floor, that has to be it.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Ceramic tile and I was wearing yofa pants. There was no hope

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

*yoga

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Equivalent_Gap_805@reddit

Damn. Well, Happy Birthday and wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

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mrsredfast@reddit

Yikes. Make sure you do all the breathing exercises. Amazing how many people end up with pneumonia after lying in bed.

We just got a puppy. This suddenly feels inevitable.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Questioning the decision to get a puppy at 55 years old. Accidentally tripping over her didn’t occur to me

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VintageFashion4Ever@reddit

That sucks. You should be discharged from the hospital and on your way to inpatient rehab within three days!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Yep, rehab is my bday present

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VintageFashion4Ever@reddit

Yay? It will suck, but you gotta do the PT! Please keep us updated! Sending you healing vibes.

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Old-Kaleidoscope1874@reddit

I'm sorry for your suffering. Personally, I know my demise will involve tripping over a pet on the stairs or my wife not realizing I will need my lifesaving medicine for an extended period when I'm an invalid. "Well I gave it to him for 3 whole weeks. I didn't think the doctor meant forever."

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Fabulous_Permit5276@reddit

Sorry to read this. My cat caused 9 spiral fractures in my left ankle some years back. I feel your pain!!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Holy crap! Bad kiity!

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Walkinonsun@reddit

I’m so sorry!!! I am strong ! I am invincible!! Rock on!!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

🤘

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Frank_chevelle@reddit

Is the dog ok????

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TallEnoughJones@reddit

Thanks for letting me know how much life is gonna suck way, way far off in the distant future when I'm your age (for the purposes of this post, 2 months from now qualifies as "way, way far off in the distant future")

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Time really does sneak up on you

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beezeebeehazcatz@reddit

I broke my left hip when I was 14 and my right a year later. You’re doing great! Do whatever the rehab people tell you to!!! I wish I’d had access to rehab.

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Peg-ed13@reddit

Happy Birthday! Now rub some dirt on it and get back to retirement.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

‘Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about’. My parents 1970-1980

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emover1@reddit

This exact circumstance happened to my sister in law .

With two difference’s , wasn’t her dog , she was dog sitting for a friend and also wasn’t the day before her birthday.

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DameEmma@reddit

I took a header down the stairs, dislocated my shoulder and tore my MCL. Klutz fist bump of solidarity. Cheers E

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LeeKinanus@reddit

To be fair a 13 yr old kid in my old neighborhood flipped his 4x4 gator and broke his hip on Halloween a few years back. So it can happen and it can heal. Quick mending mate!

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_Rebel_Scum_77@reddit

Nooooo! I'm so sorry that happened.

How's the dog?

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Ahkhira@reddit

Oh no! Feel better soon!

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DameKitty@reddit

I pushed a wheelbarrow of fieldstone up a hill. Dunno wtf i did yet, I've had an xray and mri and go see the orthopedic specialist again tomorrow. Could be a snowboarding fracture or a sprained Achilles heel. I've pulled a ligament falling off a skateboard, and a different one galling off a bicycle. I broke a finger when a bag of laundry slipped.

You never know what's going to happen until it does!

Feel better!

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Junior_Statement_262@reddit

Oh no! I'm so sorry about your injury and I hope you heal up quick!

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Lopsided_Block_6796@reddit

It will be ok- I just had open heart surgery to correct 3 issues, i’m 66 and the medical consensus was; do it now while you are young, can tolerate surgery & will heal quickly- Im a month into recovery & healing ahead of schedule- your age will help you rehab better & quicker than an older person- if it had to happen, its better now than when you’re 80- you will be ok

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TurtleToast2@reddit

while you are young

Oh you sweet summer child. That ship has sailed.

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copperfrog42@reddit

That sucks. It seems like one minute we’re hip, and then the next minute we’re breaking a hip…

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

We went a club on Saturday and joked that if we danced too much, we’d break a hip. 24 hours later I’m taking an ambulance ride 🤷‍♂️

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copperfrog42@reddit

Damn, I guess the chaos gods were listening…

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mcgoran2005@reddit

Why is it always the chaos ones who can listen? Why aren’t the “unexpected financial windfalls” gods listening?

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copperfrog42@reddit

I wish I knew.

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charliefoxtrot9@reddit

Oh Snap!

sorry. sorry.

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Uunadins@reddit

Hah! 😆

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nosajholt@reddit

F sake if it’s not one thing it’s another: happy birthday and here’s to a fast recovery 🙏🎂

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threelittlebards@reddit

People’s pets, the wind, and the insistent desire to check the mailbox on an icy day help keep rehabs in business. You are not alone. And no, you are not invincible.

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mcgoran2005@reddit

You forgot sneezing and sleeping “wrong”.

🙁

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nowwhatdoidowiththis@reddit

Also: I looked over my shoulder before I changed lanes and now I can’t turn my head.

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mcgoran2005@reddit

Lol. I injured a disk in my neck reaching for my cat across my bed. Just reached for him and it has been several months of intense pain every day since.

Made the mistake of coughing while brushing my teeth and almost collapsed.

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PahzTakesPhotos@reddit

I hope they give you the good pain meds. I had my first total knee replacement at 39. The second at 46. The pain meds were in the "oxy" family. I would take them on schedule and then take a lovely nap.

Good luck with your recovery. I hope it's fast and as pain-free as possible.

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vannyfann@reddit

Awwww man! Here's to a stellar surgeon, fabulous nurses, a speedy recovery, and a very healthy year👊🏻

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CittaMindful@reddit

Oh no!

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rugger1869@reddit

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GunnCelt@reddit

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dechets-de-mariage@reddit

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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Melodic_Caramel1777@reddit

A birthday you won’t forget, but hopefully some good meds to ease the pain.

I‘m a victim of a fall involving our cat, a chicken carcass, and a dog toy lol. Months of PT. Crazy stuff happens but we carry on, right?

Happy Birthday 🥳🥳

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sdbatman66@reddit

Almost made it

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Medium_Suggestion433@reddit

I’m so sorry 😢

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Responsible_Cod_5540@reddit

Waaaay ahead of you. GenXer here, 52M, broke my hip at 27 while racing bicycles. You see, I got it out of the way early.

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Altruistic_Task_5094@reddit

Oh god. My dog broke my toe on Saturday, but now I don't feel so bad.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

I’m seeing a scary pattern in these comments!

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North_Artichoke_6721@reddit

I’m so sorry this happened to you. My husband tripped and I lunged to catch him, but I missed and he landed on my knee and it bent the wrong way.

It wasn’t broken but I tore some of the inside stuff and I was in agony for a long time. I had to do 6 months of therapy and I still take a low-dose prescription for the remaining pain.

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crazyindixie@reddit

Aww get well soon!

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GenerallyVerklempt@reddit

Evil cat plotted and as a result I broke my tailbone.

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BrilliantWeb@reddit

Yep, might as well take you out back and put you down. You're done. 😉

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

I asked friends to come smother me with a pillow but the declined

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EcstaticYoghurt7467@reddit

Turned 60 in Sept. since then, I’ve been scoped for blood in my urine, been in a boot/crutches for four months dealing with foot inflammation (resolved), and had shoulder surgery 6 weeks ago, which I’m still nowhere near recovering from. I liken it to a car that turned 100k, and all of a sudden, EVERY system is breaking down at once.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

NO, NO. NO, WE’RE INVINCIBLE! I’m really trying to believe this. Sorry for all that crap you’ve gone through

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dethb0y@reddit

That shits one reason i'm not getting a new dog after this one passes. i'm always having to step over or around him and it's only a matter of time until i wipe out and hurt myself.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Yeah, I’m starting to think that wasn’t the best idea. But I love dogs so much!

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J-Cal22@reddit

Nowhere as serious but I’ve broken 3 toes—different times—all tripping or dodging a cat! Happy Birthday and hopefully a speedy recovery.

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one_bean_hahahaha@reddit

I swear my cat is trying to kill me, running for my feet every time I start going down the stairs.

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DemenicHand@reddit

mine sit firmly on the top stair and refuse to move, giving me a sliver of a step to use.

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Puzzled-Locksmith-42@reddit

Happy Birthday🎂 At least you won’t forget this one!

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imrickjamesbioch@reddit

Oh shit… Im so sorry to hear that OP. You’re on your phone so hopefully it’s not too bad.

I broke my hip last July by my wife dog getting out 😡 and when I grabbed him, he completely swept my legs from underneath me. I landed right on my hip and luckily (I guess) I broke the part of the hip above my hip socket. Which is a big deal cuz if you crack your hip socket, you need a full hip replacement vs this big ass rod that the doc hammer into my leg.

Anyway, I didn’t have a choice but to get immediate surgery either way and hopefully OP your injury is not as severe as mine.

Wish you a speedy recovery 🙏 and look on the bright side, you’ll have ton of time to relax and plan an EPIC 60th bday bash or a once in a lifetime trip to somewhere! Happy 59th Birthday!!!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

OMG, that’s terrible. Glad you’re ok now

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Tammy993@reddit

I'm so sorry! Feel better soon!

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muddybunnyhugger@reddit

Is your dog ok?🎵 I dont know what🎶 else to say That doesn't sound like fun When you🎶 fell instead of run Broke hip Broke hip 🎵Broke hip

Anyway happy birthday.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

She’s fine. She’s very concerned about the lack of treats from mama though

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AboveGroundPoolQueen@reddit

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mweisbro@reddit

I tripped over my dog and broke my arm in 3 places. My family calls me chicken wings now !! That is what the X-ray looks like! Feel better get a jingle collar for your dog and a gate to keep out of kitchen!!!

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Midwest314pie@reddit

First…HAPPY BIRTHDAY! At least you are around to celebrate it.

If it helps, I tripped over my dog and dislocated my thumb on Christmas Eve.
There is a group called “tripping over dogs and suffering injuries”…. We meet on the second Tuesday of each week. Stop in sometime.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Yep, I’ll be going to claases to learn how not to trip over my dogg and my own 2 feet

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calbearlupe@reddit

Wait till you’re 60!

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

I’m trying to convince myself that it’s not all downhill from here. WE ARE INVINCIBLE!

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Awkward-Actuator-596@reddit

Is the dog ok?

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

She’s perfect. I still love her but she’s a Basset Hound so very close to the floor

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MagScaoil@reddit

Oh no! Feel better soon. I’m turning 59 in about a month, so I hope I don’t do something similar. I am accident prone, though…

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WeatheredGenXer@reddit

So sorry to read this, hope you have a speedy recovery!

I just turned 59 a few weeks ago and now you're making me nervous to blow my nose too hard.

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Robviously-duh@reddit

get well soon... I spent my 50th getting chemotherapy.. so I understand..

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

Been there done that too not on my 50th though). I hope you kicked cancer’s ass

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Robviously-duh@reddit

so far so good...

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watch-nerd@reddit

This is why I keep doing deadlifts.

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ConsciousChicken1249@reddit

If it makes you feel any better I just threw my back out digging in hydrangeas!

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blueblocker2000@reddit

Get a police report in case you find out the dog premeditated it later.

Stay safe.

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Familiar_Rip_8871@reddit (OP)

As a matter of fact, I think she was getting revenge. Last Sunday, we spent the entire day at the emergency vet because she ate a handful of grapes (I still love my girl)

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Soon_trvl4evr@reddit

Happy Birthday and good luck with your surgery!

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Elusive_strength2000@reddit

Oh my gosh NO. I’m so sorry 😣

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Knight_thrasher@reddit

Sounds like a country song

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NEVAR1971@reddit

Ok, that really sucks right? So...don't trip over your dog again!!

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pacifistpotatoes@reddit

Hi birthday twin! I'm sorry you'll be in the hospital on your birthday. Hopefully recovery goes well!

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boyracer93@reddit

Happy birthday!

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DasbootTX@reddit

I’m 60 now, and damned if my balance is a little worse at night. Esp when I get up to pee for the 3rd time

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Jas62021@reddit

Oh no!
I’m so sorry!

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Shot-Election8217@reddit

I'm so sorry. I wish you a happy birthday and a speedy recovery.

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bobthenob1989@reddit

Hey better to get it out of the way now rather than at 70, I guess. Get well soon, Brother.

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GilfCherryanne@reddit

Sorry to hear that ❤️ happy birthday 🎂 having had many a mishap like yourself , I’ve learnt , look for the good in everything and take one day at a time . Sending big hugs

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SlideItIn100@reddit

Well damn!

Happy birthday and feel better soon!

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makeup1508@reddit

Happy Birthday!

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Calliesdad20@reddit

Happy birthday,sorry about your hip

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FallenValkyrja@reddit

I have three tiny assassins and one medium sized one.

Hope you heal well and quickly. Early happy bday!

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BecauseISaidSo888@reddit

Happy Birthday

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Anti-Charm-Quark@reddit

Ugh that sucks. My cat is constantly trying to kill me at the top of the stairs so I can relate.

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not_dan_today@reddit

I was ready to reply with a “ha ha you’re old” type of joke but realized this could happen to me at any minute. I guess the joke is on me.

Anyway, I wish you a speedy recovery friend.

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TERRADUDE@reddit

In all fairness, you could have done this 10 years ago. When my old black lab was a youngster, he jumped up on the bed, we wrestled a bit and then he, as the doctor wrote it "high fived me in the eye". The issue was I had lasik surgery 20 year prior and the sratchy paw moved the cornea flap around. The old guy is 14 now but can still beat me to a piece of cheese on the floor.

All the best on the recovery. I'm definitely sure that takes longer these days.

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