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How many bones have you broken so far?

I have broken it twice...
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11 bones in July 2021.
1 in 2016.
1 in 2010.
1 in 1963.
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@hartfire what happened in July 2021?
@Unlearn Was weeding near a retaining wall with my back to it. Had done the same in the same place most days for 19 years - took it for granted, forgot to be mindful of my position in space.
Stood up, took a step backwards and, whoosh, foot missed the wall.
Tipped over backwards, two meter fall into concrete drain.
One of the ribs punctured a lung.
Couldn't move for a few minutes.
Couldn't scream - no voice.
Husband in house 50 metres away.
Eventually managed to get to feet, bent over, and walked back to house.
Hardest 50 metres of my life.
Unlearn · 41-45, M
@hartfire I feel so sorry reading it... 😟
@Unlearn Thank you. :)
It was a long hard road - the healing - 7 months physio - but I'm much better now - back to normal and back into regular work and lifestyle.
It turned out I had osteopenia - the stage just before osteoporosis.
I get 6-monthly injections now, take daily calcium and Vit D, get 15 mins of sunbaking whenever it's fine, and am working on increasing fitness, suppleness and strength.
Despite the tough process, it was better that I discovered the osteopenia when I did. These days it's completely reversible.
It could have been far worse.