Quote Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper View Post
Update on the situation here: In contrast to my optimistic appraisal of 'it's just a dislocation and my mum'll be fine in 2-3 weeks', it turns out she's totally fractured her left leg, and will effectively be an invalid for the next 4 1/2 months, as in 6 weeks mostly bedridden and then 3 months relearning how to walk - unless she falls over during that time, in which case her leg's irreparably fucked. On the plus side, she's able to go to the toilet on her own, so that's a major positive.
A disappointing turn of events Odey ,
I can already see you mother is going to get fed up fairly quickly with her lack of mobility but indeed she is at least able to go the toilet herself.

I think that most people hope that if anything serious enough happens to them or someone they know, they are able to retain some of their dignity i.e. dress, shower, feed and relieve themselves.

Just make sure your mum doesn't decide to go Ice Skating or Dancing in the immediate future dude , but again, I hope she makes a speedy recovery.