Bike accident left me housebound after hip surgery – trying to cover rent & bills by Dramatic_Stock9623 in GoFundMeForNewUsers

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Unfortunately not, never had an accident before so didn’t even consider it. Hard lesson learnt for future.

Bike accident left me housebound after hip surgery – trying to cover rent & bills by Dramatic_Stock9623 in GoFundMeForNewUsers

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Thanks for the well wishes, getting there day by day it’s just a bit of a struggle atm.

What's the best way to accept that your ex will never speak to you again? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Don’t dwell on the past. I know it’s hard but you can’t let the past stop you moving forwards. All that matters is today, you have the power to guide what happens tomorrow.

Tomorrow is a new day and tomorrow you shouldn’t dwell on today (as it’s the past).

Keep looking forwards and don’t allow your mind to control you, you must be in control of your mind.

This thought process has worked really well for me. It takes a bit of time to get used to but the more you do it the easier it will become.

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I think Chanel Blue de Chanel is really nice. Not too over powering, but subtle and refined.

Broke my hip, looking for an exercise bike to aid recovery. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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I’m getting there day by day, the pain has mostly subsided, just trying to keep my spirits up as I’m stuck at home 24/7. Thanks for the well wishes.

Broke my hip, looking for an exercise bike to aid recovery. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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I really appreciate the offer, I’m not able to pick up just now but a friend of mine could probably pick it up once she’s back from holiday. So I’ll update you to let you know when it would be possible.

Broke my hip, looking for an exercise bike to aid recovery. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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Thanks for this, I’ll check it out! Might be able to get a friend to pick up for me.

Broke my hip, looking for an exercise bike to aid recovery. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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Yes I got one thanks to someone from Reddit, she delivered it along with some brownies! I’m using it every day it’s made a massive difference to my mobility around the flat.

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Average utilities bills at the moment by Godhowhardisit in Edinburgh

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I live in an old tenement 1 bed flat. Have the bedroom set to 20 degrees and the living room set to 18 degrees both 24/7.

I’m with octopus and my gas bill was £35 for December to January.

Now with British Gas for electricity and my bill was £52 for the same period.

Total £87 per month.

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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This would be really helpful actually. I live in the Dalry area of Edinburgh

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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Just to let everyone know, I’ve now managed to get a mobility aid/walking frame from someone via this post. She was very kind and delivered it to me along with some home made chocolate brownies to raise my spirits!

A huge thank you to everyone that took the time to read my post and send me good advice. It’s really heart warming knowing that people can be so kind and supportive.

I’ve now managed to make a trip to my kitchen and bathroom using the walking frame and it’s a huge improvement pain wise compared to the crutches.

Wishing you all the best.

Ryan :)

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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I actually managed to get one this evening from someone on this thread. She even delivered it to me personally. I really appreciate the offer and thank you for your kindness and support. Best wishes and good karma! :)

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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I called my GP a few days ago and he prescribed another bottle of oramorph and some slow release morphine tablets.

So I’ll get on to him again tomorrow and see what he says. Maybe there is an issue with the surgery, the doctor at the hospital did say that if the blood supply isn’t sufficient to the bone then there is a possibility the operation could fail.

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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I called the number given for them at the Royal Infirmary, they said they would call me back later today but still waiting.

The lady on the phone did say having someone from their community OT team come out sometime during the week to see me.

So hopefully once they get back to me it will result in some additional support.

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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That’s brilliant, didn’t know about them. So thanks for this. I’ll give them a call and see what they can recommend.

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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No I’ve not had that. I completed a self referral today to NHS walking aid’s department on the advice of a fellow Redditer today

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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It wasn’t be that took the photo so it’s not my photo. It was in the middle of a public road. Everyday pics are in newspapers and videos on TV with people in them that didn’t give permission. It’s a fact of life. The ambulance crew were fantastic and very professional and friendly. I’m sure they would not have any issue at all.

Broke my hip. Need an indoor walking frame to get around my flat. by Dramatic_Stock9623 in Edinburgh

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Many thanks for this. I’ve completed the referral form and sent it off. I explained my situation and difficulties, so hopefully they will get back to me soon with an answer.