My dad fractured his back

me: you are up...

  It goes pretty well

Friend: that's awesome. i can't wait to see the house

me: I got some bad news tonight...my dad fractured his back....kind of freaked me out

Friend: andy, that sucks. is he ok? are you ok?

me: he isn't so good. I'm ok…it's a stupid story

Friend: what happened?

me: he was with my brothers kids (his grandsons) and was out walking in the woods  Alex age 4.5 climbed a rock and got his foot stuck ....rather than let his brother help him, my dad decided to climb up about 4 ft to help him he got Alex out no problem but then couldn't figure out a way down himself because he isn't the most limber guy so he decided to jump of the rock backwards.

Friend: oh no

me: He landed on his feet lost his balance and fell backward on a rock

Friend: that is terrible holy shit that sounds painful. kids must have freaked out

me: he's laying there in the woods screaming with a 7 and 4.5 year old and no one else is nearby yep kids freaked

me: so what's my dad do? He has a cell phone and doesn't call anyone

Friend: what??

me: He lays there screaming....and then somehow gets up ....walks to the car (5 mins) and drives himself home

Friend: holy fucking shit

me: yea. that's what I said. I'm kind of in shock a bit.

Can't sleep

Friend: when did this happen?

me: this afternoon

Friend: did your dad call 911 (eventually?)

me: no

He's a doctor...called his partner who came to the house…took some percocets could of been a lot worse

weird story huh

how's your weekend?

Friend: andy, this is one thing I've learned. it can always be worse always ha. nothing as crazy as that.

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I have recently fractured my back. the 3rd lumbar. I cannot believe you dad got up and walked to his car. The pain was so intense, it made me sick.
I was told by physical therapy, I'd be back to work in 6 weeks, she must have been kidding, it's been over that, and I can barely stay om my feet more than two hrs. I've never been sick in my life. Workout, and very healthy. This down time is driving me crazy. The Dr. tell you nothing. Other than, it takes time! What the hell does that mean. My employer wants me to interpret that phrase. It will take time! Hope your dad is feeling better, how long is he looking at being down? Im in the beach area of Newport Beach, ca... twyla