# The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate flew over our house and shat **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 23, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102 "2024-08-23T16:59:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/1 "2024-08-23T16:59:52Z")
Mr VOW has been plagued with increasing back pain. He had scans done, and we’ve been waiting to hear back from the doctor. It’s been harder and harder for him to stand and get his legs to support him. He started with a cane and then graduated with a walker. He finally had trouble going from the bedroom to the bathroom. A dismal day yesterday, culminarting in two falls. The first one he smacked his forehead on the ceramic tile floor. In trying to get up from that fall, he fell backwards, slamming the back of his head on the same tile floor. That collision drew blood. 911 was called, and he was transported to the ER. Because of the falls with head impact, the paramedics put him in a hard collar. The ER was slammed. Many things were checked, but it took a long, long time because of all of the people. The Daughter brought me home, then went back to sit with her dad. They still don’t know what the problem is. Two CATscans show no intercranial bleeding, and no fractures. They have been monitoring his implanted defibrillator. Last word, he’s still in a bay in the ER. He’s been admitted to the hospital, but there isn’t a bed available yet. Good news: his COVID is much much better. He’s had no breathing difficulties. Wednesday (the 21st) was his 75th birthday. I really do want to keep him around a while longer. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/2 "2024-08-23T17:08:26Z")
Sending good thoughts to the Mister. Take care of yourself, too. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/3 "2024-08-23T17:17:59Z")
Oh, VOW. Hugs, my friend. I hope y’all get him in a actual hospital bed and the care he needs. Take care of yourself too. I know you’ve been sick. You’ll be no good to anyone if you get down. No falls in the future, please!! For anyone. Keep us posted. ❤ ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/4 "2024-08-23T17:45:07Z")
Thanks to all, and I shall try to take your recommendations @Beckdawrek . For this family, we automatically think, “Here we go again.” ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/5 "2024-08-23T17:55:32Z")
May you come back again; for many more years. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/6 "2024-08-23T18:14:12Z")
My greatest sympathies for Mr. VOW, and you as well. Every time I hear of someone’s back pain my own back twinges. His is so much worse right now. I hope things turn better for him. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/7 "2024-08-23T19:03:46Z")
Now that he’s actually in the hospital, maybe he can get a diagnosis for the underlying problem. I hope he can get an actual bed soon. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/8 "2024-08-23T20:14:12Z")
Even considering the delay, at least he is in the safest place for him right now. I am sending you wishes of hope for a fast bed and a fast recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/9 "2024-08-23T22:19:13Z")
I’m sorry for your finger-shittery and hope things get better. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/10 "2024-08-23T22:26:55Z")
My sincere sympathies. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/11 "2024-08-23T23:39:41Z")
My sympathies. I’ve been going through something similar with my wife. It’s always that second fall that screws things up. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/12 "2024-08-23T23:45:39Z")
Ouch, my heart really goes out to you and Mr. VOW. Keep us updated when you have a chance. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/13 "2024-08-24T13:53:49Z")
> [@VOW](#): > > For this family, we automatically think, “Here we go again.” I know this feeling all too well, with many of the events starting with Mom telling/texting/calling “Dad fell and hit his head…” No good advice, but lots of sympathy. Hope everything turns out well, and gets easier soon! ---
**Author:** ![Kitten\_Mitten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/14 "2024-08-24T16:12:31Z")
VOW, so sorry to read about Mr. VOW’s health issues. I can certainly commiserate with you. Here’s hoping Mr. VOW’s in a hospital bed and that the Docs are figuring out what is causing his legs to betray him and can prescribe something that will help. God bless you both. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/15 "2024-08-24T19:04:28Z")
Update: I’ve been texting this AM with Mr VOW. He actually has been standing for brief periods, under supervision. Of course, his Y-chromosome thinks this means he is “cured.” He did confess that he has an alarm on his bed; if he so much as even thinks of getting up, an alarm will sound and the National Guard or equivalent shows up to shove him back in bed with an obligatory scolding. Still no word on What or Why this happened. The Daughter is waiting for a call from the dr for answrs to those questions and others. Physical Therapy has called The Daughter about starting PT in the home beginning Monday, and ordering a wheelchair for him. Mr VOW is pleased that he is in a private room. No, he’s not some VIP. He’s COVID-positive, and he’s quarantined. Staff and visitors have to don protective clothing to enter his room. I’m seeing another day of confusion and mayhem. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/16 "2024-08-24T21:55:29Z")
Mr VOW is home! Bottom line: weakness of legs and the falling are from COVID. He walked into the house using a walker. He’s still somewhat unsteady on his feet. I’m guessing that should clear up with the COVID. GAWD, I sure hope COVID doesn’t leave me with any complications! ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/17 "2024-08-24T21:56:21Z")
I am so glad to read that the issue isn’t something worse, and that he’s home. _hugs_ ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/18 "2024-08-24T22:01:07Z")
Damn Covid! I’m so sorry you guys have been dealing with this. Hospitals are not fun for the person in there or the family, so it’s good he’s at home. May the healing continue post haste. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/19 "2024-08-24T22:03:21Z")
> [@VOW](#): > > I’ve been texting this AM with Mr VOW. He actually has been standing for brief periods, under supervision. Of course, his Y-chromosome thinks this means he is “cured.” He did confess that he has an alarm on his bed; if he so much as even thinks of getting up, an alarm will sound and the National Guard or equivalent shows up to shove him back in bed with an obligatory scolding. My sister came down with autoimmune encephalitis and needed such an alarm for a while because she kept forgetting that she wasn’t supposed to get out of bed without assistance, and also forgetting that this was because she’d been falling over. They finally got a correct diagnosis, and she’s much better now. I hope you will also soon get a correct diagnois for Mr. VOW, and that he also will soon be much better. – whoops I missed the post that says that he’s home already and that (if I understand you right) the diagnosis is covid! Very glad that he’s doing better. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102/20 "2024-08-25T14:46:27Z")
Glad Mr. VOW is home and hope that both of you fully recover from COVID. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-fickle-finger-of-fate-flew-over-our-house-and-shat/1006102.md?page=2)