On 6 January, Jackie writes: The adrenaline has subsided, along with my sense of humour at the situation. I would like to take a shower, wash my hair, clean my teeth and visit the loo without auditioning for Cirque du Soleil . . . I have to keep my leg suspended, not bear weight on left arm, sit up, slide across a gap to a wheelchair that's lower than the bed at its lowest and still my right foot can't touch the ground. Once I reach the chair, my skin sticks to the plastic as I try to shuffle my bottom across the seat and keep my leg on the bed. Then I have to do it all in reverse order. Just been told I'm next on list for op. Later in the day, Jackie writes: I'm back in the land of the living now; thank you for all your good wishes. I had a SIX-HOUR op to put plate in my wrist and arm and FIVE HOURS in recovery. Then back on the ward; my thumb was going blue so had to get some strap taken off, but it's fine now. [Emphasis mine - ad.] SUE FORRESTER Lots of top quality Aussie Healing Zen for you, Jac.
	Feel like I've gone five rounds with Mike Tyson. This is my leg for three months; wish I had the healing speed of a dog. Later that morning: Just had physio lady to see me and get me standing up and walking with a gutter frame. I can go home tomorrow with some equipment to help me around the house and SIL Ann will help me get washed and dressed in the morning when she finishes work. They'll do the shopping as well.
JACKIE IKE: So happy to hear from you!!Gosh, what an awful thing to happen to anyone, but I'm glad you are back and the ops have gone well. Now just rest and heal and I feel sure a lot of rehab in your future.
Even better news: They had me standing and walking with a special frame. They reckon my yoga and dancing gives me good muscles and balance; I did so well I can perhaps go home tomorrow with some equipment to assist me. I have little exercises to do - five minutes every hour: wriggle fingers, toes, bend wrist and knee.	A gutter frame walker
I'm out of bed sitting in a chair. They try to get you up and mobile ASAP to stop stiffness and arthritis setting in. [Also to prevent pneumonia developing in your lungs. - ad] PAULA LACKNER: That is great news Jackie! Wishing you a speedy recovery so you can get back to your yoga and dancing. LINDA DOERING: Go Jackie. You can do this. LIBBY KARIER: Glad to hear they're getting you up and about (kind of). Healing Zen is heading your way. ELIZABETH WALTERS: We are so glad to hear of the good progress, and sending many good wishes from Ohio. DARLENE SCHREIBER: Oh my gosh! So sorry to hear that. Sending prayers for quick healing & recovery. KAYE ROBERTS Don't be overdoing it; rest as much as possible . . . you're not 10' tall and bulletproof ANDREA DENNINGER: To amuse Jackie, I sent her this YouTube video: A Scottish Christmas Tree Salesperson. If you find it as amusing as Jackie & I did, there are many more videos by this person on YouTube.

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