Update as of 14 June,
Thought I’d give you an update on my condition.
Broken ribs (8). broken hip, concussion and busted tail bone…unauthorized flying lessons off the back deck from about 10-12 feet. Hard landing to say the least.
Spent 11 days in the hospital…lots of discussion about surgery or not on the hip…came home on 31 May with a plan to see if I’ll heal appropriately without surgery I am bound to the the bed/chair…and no weight on left leg at all…for about three months. Go back to the ortho MD on 1 July for xrays and progress assessment.
Needless to say, it’s quite an adjustment for me…I’ve been very active all my life…and now I finally have to rely on someone else for very basic assistance. Joyce has been a real trooper…couldn’t have done this bed/chair stuff withoutt her. Craig Sanders (retired Lt Col, SAC Ammo/EOD) lives in town and has been a real help to myself and Joyce. Brother Mercer calls frequently and keeps me in line!
Thanx to all the ammo chief gang for the emails, calls and encouragement.
God Bless IYAAYAS Brother Ray
Van Ray was working on his back deck Friday, 20 May. Says he does not remember how he did it, but he fell the twelve feet to the ground. Long to short, he is in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville NC w/ eight broken ribs (left), a broken left hip, and a mild concussion.
They tried to stay away from hip surgery, but according to Joyce, they meet with the Doctor first of the week. Nobody works the weekends anymore!
He does not feel well, so phone calls may not be the best way to go. As caregiver, Joyce has her hands full w/o trying to explain his injuries to 100 different folks. Be it they all have best intentions.
So perhaps just send notes to his email and Joyce can print them off for him.
Get Well Soon Van.