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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Slacky on June 05, 2024, 04:14:21 pm
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Monday I was cleaning the buildings I do on a large estate. 2 days work every 8 weeks
One of the jobs is cleaning about 15 velux windows on the roof of a one storey building, so about 8’ from ground level.
I had cleaned all the windows except the final one which was covered in pigeon poo and required lots more time and effort to get it clean. If this hadn’t have been the case I would’ve finished the windows, climbed down and be safe as house.
But as it happened the prolonged period of time up there meant eventually I stepped in a small patch of wet roof and it was at this point that I fell.
I lost control as soon as my foot slipped and I fell down the roof and off it, landing on the ground on my head/back/spine and ribs.
I was lucky to survive. Really lucky. I was knocked out and came to with various members of the estates staff gathered round me trying to help in any way possible.
I was whisked to hospital, in and out of consciousness, heaving, and not in a good shape at all.
In time they x-rayed me.
I have 4 broken ribs, my right shoulder is broken is two places and I have a bleed on my brain.
I was expecting to retire in about 3 weeks. This has without doubt brought that forward and to be honest I would’ve said this would never have happened to me as I’m safe as houses at work.
It was one slippery roof tile under one wet boot.
Still in hospital currently.
I’m expected to make a full recovery and some of that will be in Canada but the truth is I could easily have died landing the way I had.
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Sorry to hear that Matt.
All the best and speedy recovery.
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Sorry to hear that Matt.
All the best and speedy recovery.
Thanks Stuart.
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Wow ,what a way to end your cleaning career, take care fella and rest up, hope your soon on the mend Matt.
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I know. I started off my window cleaning by breaking my leg three weeks after first climbing a ladder.
I’ll take this as a hint
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So glad it wasn't any worse! (Bad enough mind.)
Wishing you a really speedy recovery, Matt.
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That sounds awful!
Wishing you all the best and a rapid recovery.
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Hope you have a speedy recovery , all the best .
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You're lucky, that could have been much worse! That's your 'retirement call', so a speedy recovery and a peaceful retirement.
Best Wishes.
Robbo
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Hope you make a speedy recovery and enjoy retirement in Canada , unfortunately theses things can happen that’s why having both feet on the ground is much safer we won’t work on roofs anymore due to this type of accident. All the best for the future.
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Sorry to hear of your accident, get well soon and happy early retirement. Get rid of your ladders so temptation is gone.
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Best of luck in a speedy and total recovery, and I hope you're out of hospital sooner rather than later and ready for your escape to Canada.
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Best wishes.
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Someone must have been looking out for you as it could have been so much worse
Wishing you speedy recovery and a happy/safe life in Canada
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Thanks for sharing this with us. Just goes to show, no one knows what can happen in a split second. The Fire Service was telling us that most fatalities are from falling from heights. Good to hear you are okay.
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I was having a similar conversation on a FB local village group about a guy going up on roofs. I said it only takes one nail failing, one loose tile, just one unplanned mis-hap.
Two weeks later. It was me.
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Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Sounds like you got very lucky.
I always remember talking to a paramedic who said how much luck is involved in falls. He attended to a football fan who had climbed onto the stand roof at Carrow rd Norwich and fell from a great height to the concrete terrace below. (it was actually shown on match of the day back in the late seventies). He was carted off to hospital and incredibly walked out the very next day. The very next call the paramedic attened was for a builder who fell off a 6ft wall. He died!
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It just goes to show how at risk we all are even when we think it's safe.
Any trick nurses?
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Which hospital Matt?
Hope you are not in to much pain.
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Broken ribs are great fun. I would advise not reading any Dazmond posts as laughing isn’t great. (sneezing is even worse). Have fun sleeping in the chair for the next six weeks.
Mend quickly.
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Which hospital Matt?
Hope you are not in to much pain.
Basingstoke.
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Get well soon mate,and look forward to you retirement in canada
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That sounds pretty nasty indeed.
Glad you’re ok, that’s the main thing. Hope the recovery is swift with no long term aches and pains.
A warning to us all.
No money is worth the risk on some of these jobs!
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Wowzers.
Just shows how we all should never be complacent, not long now till your recovering in greener pastures abroad.
All the best with your recovery.
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Just been told there’s also a small leak in one of my lungs caused by one of the ribs that snapped ….
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Just been told there’s also a small leak in one of my lungs caused by one of the ribs that snapped ….
That sounds fun.
Really hope things improve for you soon.
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You’ll always have this story to tell when people ask you about retiring!!
In all seriousness, sorry to hear about your fall mate and hope you recover quickly x
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I just hope that most of your rounds are sold, or the process or retiring and selling the business is virtually done, as would of been awful if that happened before you had even started to sell up and then being off work for a long time/permanently.
The main thing is you are alive. I'll never understand the universe, the timing on you falling off a roof just weeks before retirement is actually insane, like what are the odds of that.
I hope you make a full recovery and then you can enjoy your retirement abroad.
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Get well soon buddy
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Puts everything in perspective doesn’t it. As spinal tap might say “too much f***ing perspective” get well soon and good luck with your move. Another lesson for us all to heed
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A bleed on the brain can be very serious indeed.hope you make a full recovery Matt.....the ribs will be very sore for a good while,every time you laugh,cough or strain on the toilet you ll be in a world of pain.....
I got rid of every single job that required a ladder at the start of this year due to a window cleaner I worked for back in 1992 having a fall just before xmas at the age of 75,he was only a few weeks from retirement too...
He s still not made a full recovery and it's ruined his retirement plans
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Hope it all works out for you; sounds like you had a lucky escape - could have been so much worse.
I'd been encouraging franchisees to stop using ladders; thanks to this (eight feet, ffs!) we're stopping full stop.
Vin
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Hope everything turns out ok, typical that life would throw this at you with you about to retire.
Just goes to show it doesnt take a huge height to do the damage just a bad landing.
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A bleed on the brain can be very serious indeed.hope you make a full recovery Matt.....the ribs will be very sore for a good while,every time you laugh,cough or strain on the toilet you ll be in a world of pain.....
I got rid of every single job that required a ladder at the start of this year due to a window cleaner I worked for back in 1992 having a fall just before xmas at the age of 75,he was only a few weeks from retirement too...
He s still not made a full recovery and it's ruined his retirement plans
You’re right.
I saw a scan of the bleed. The good thing is it’s a surface bleed so if it continues it’s easier to resolve than something that is 4” down.
All signs since the accident have been good and promising, all heading in the right direction. Vital signs have been measured every 4 hours and no indication of a reoccurrence or of it not going away.
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All the best buddy. One scary event we all dread happening.
Take care chap.
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Broken ribs sound like nothing if you havent broken them before, I’ve broken ribs on 2 occasions and the pain your in is unbelievable
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Broken ribs sound like nothing if you havent broken them before, I’ve broken ribs on 2 occasions and the pain your in is unbelievable
Yes. Trying to right yourself to get out of bed with 4 busted ribs is agonising. To the point of blackout.
It’s like they don’t inform you of everything at once; they’ve now confirmed I had a punctured lung and punctured ear drum.
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You’re going to be in the wars for a couple more weeks. Are you due out of hospital soon?
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I was released two days ago but woke up yesterday morning at 3:30 - not good.
I called an ambulance and they readmitted me.
Since yesterday they’ve done two scans. The first one showed the possibility of a slight additional bleed on one of the two haemorrages.
The latest scan today I was also injected with a dye to show deeper blood vessels within the brain. All good there.
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1717966699_F1FE19B0-909E-4451-84B7-F500D3D156CE.jpeg)
The bruises aren’t from injuries, they’re from the cannulas I’ve had inserted in the last week.
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oh joy! :-X
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At least 12-18 months to recover from all that,the ribs and the shoulder will be so painful for a long time,hopefully you'll recover fully from the brain bleeds too.☹️
My brother has still not recovered fully 3 years on from being smashed over the head with a bottle.hes on very strong drugs now probably for the rest of his life.he was very close to dying so he's lucky he's still here....
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Good luck with the recovery, hope its a quick one so you can get on with enjoying your retirement.
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How'ya doin' Slacks?
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How'ya doin' Slacks?
Truth is I’m lucky to be alive.
Apart from that, it’s not easy. I’m realising I have to do something throughout the day otherwise my body just seems to relapse in to a state of pain. Seems there’s quite a lot of inflammation inside. The pain seems to alternate from ribs, to upper back, head, arse and legs.
I managed to go out yesterday and walked a mile, felt a lot better after that.
Thanks for asking.
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How'ya doin' Slacks?
Truth is I’m lucky to be alive.
Apart from that, it’s not easy. I’m realising I have to do something throughout the day otherwise my body just seems to relapse in to a state of pain. Seems there’s quite a lot of inflammation inside. The pain seems to alternate from ribs, to upper back, head, arse and legs.
I managed to go out yesterday and walked a mile, felt a lot better after that.
Thanks for asking.
Great that you managed to get out of the house for a bit Matt....
Hopefully you'll be fit to fly within a few months
So have you sold most of your round now and your house?
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How'ya doin' Slacks?
Truth is I’m lucky to be alive.
Apart from that, it’s not easy. I’m realising I have to do something throughout the day otherwise my body just seems to relapse in to a state of pain. Seems there’s quite a lot of inflammation inside. The pain seems to alternate from ribs, to upper back, head, arse and legs.
I managed to go out yesterday and walked a mile, felt a lot better after that.
Thanks for asking.
Have they given you decent pain killers?
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How'ya doin' Slacks?
Truth is I’m lucky to be alive.
Apart from that, it’s not easy. I’m realising I have to do something throughout the day otherwise my body just seems to relapse in to a state of pain. Seems there’s quite a lot of inflammation inside. The pain seems to alternate from ribs, to upper back, head, arse and legs.
I managed to go out yesterday and walked a mile, felt a lot better after that.
Thanks for asking.
Great that you managed to get out of the house for a bit Matt....
Hopefully you'll be fit to fly within a few months
So have you sold most of your round now and your house?
The round is sold. I’ve taken a deposit on it. In fact the balance may well be paid today.
Still got the van to sell and pressure washer. Sold my softwash unit. Some poles to sell if anyone wants them.
Loads of spare pole lengths, might see if I can get £25 per length for them.
The house is sold, just waiting now for exchange of contracts. I’ve spoken to the buyers about the accident. They’ve been excellent, even offered to come and pack for me.
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How'ya doin' Slacks?
Truth is I’m lucky to be alive.
Apart from that, it’s not easy. I’m realising I have to do something throughout the day otherwise my body just seems to relapse in to a state of pain. Seems there’s quite a lot of inflammation inside. The pain seems to alternate from ribs, to upper back, head, arse and legs.
I managed to go out yesterday and walked a mile, felt a lot better after that.
Thanks for asking.
Have they given you decent pain killers?
Tramadol, but only 50 mg and only enough for 5 days. Co-codamol, 30 mg. I was given morphine at first but they weren’t keen to re-adminster it when I went in for the second time, as it can mask some symptoms they need to know you have.
The ibuprofen seems to help with inflammation.
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Got a 900 litre water tank for RO storage if any one wants one.
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How'ya doin' Slacks?
Truth is I’m lucky to be alive.
Apart from that, it’s not easy. I’m realising I have to do something throughout the day otherwise my body just seems to relapse in to a state of pain. Seems there’s quite a lot of inflammation inside. The pain seems to alternate from ribs, to upper back, head, arse and legs.
I managed to go out yesterday and walked a mile, felt a lot better after that.
Thanks for asking.
Have they given you decent pain killers?
Tramadol, but only 50 mg and only enough for 5 days. Co-codamol, 30 mg. I was given morphine at first but they weren’t keen to re-adminster it when I went in for the second time, as it can mask some symptoms they need to know you have.
I hate opioid based painkillers as they bung me up but when your in pain ill take anything....
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I went 7 days without having a crap, it was like passing a bus.
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I hate opioid based painkillers as they bung me up but when your in pain ill take anything....
Yeah they're not great, especially long term. They can be the difference between laying about and doing sod all all day and getting up and moving about.
Usually the latter is better for recovery.
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I went 7 days without having a crap, it was like passing a bus.
Ask them for dulcolax. It really helps.
Obviously only under doctors orders.
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I’ve got some gear here, but went about 30 minutes ago anyway, you’ll be happy to hear 💩😀
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I’ve got some gear here, but went about 30 minutes ago anyway, you’ll be happy to hear 💩😀
Yup. Brightened my day right up. 👍🏻
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You clumsy modded
Lucky you landed on your head though; that probably saved your life.
Get well soon.x
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You clumsy modded
Lucky you landed on your head though; that probably saved your life.
Get well soon.x
Proverbs 25 v 11. ;D
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Proverbs 25 v 11. ;D
"Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks."
What on earth are you on about, Gold?
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My brother has still not recovered fully 3 years on from being smashed over the head with a bottle.hes on very strong drugs now probably for the rest of his life.he was very close to dying so he's lucky he's still here....
My brother got 18 stitches in his head and a commendation for bravery from the Chief of Police of Northumbria for taking on a group of lads trying to break into a chemist (for the drugs).
He was drunk. His missis just screamed the street down as they set upon him. He tried fighting them with an orange road cone, using it like a samuria sword because he did Kendo and he's basically stupid.
He was fine though.
He's a Geordie.
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You clumsy modded
Lucky you landed on your head though; that probably saved your life.
Get well soon.x
That’s what everyone’s saying….. ;D
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Anyway, back in to hospital tomorrow, early. Appt with consultant shoulder surgeon. I may have a reconstructed shoulder this time tomorrow.
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Anyway, back in to hospital tomorrow, early. Appt with consultant shoulder surgeon. I may have a reconstructed shoulder this time tomorrow.
Good luck; honestly.
What a bummer just before you retire to Canada.
What's that thing about 'making God laugh'?
Tell Him your plans.
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Proverbs 25 v 11. ;D
"Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks."
What on earth are you on about, Gold?
"Like golden apples set in silver
is a word spoken at the right time."
;D
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Man who go to bed with problem in hand wake up with solution on chest.
Confucius
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Just seen this Matt, sorry to hear. Get well soon mate
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Thanks Dave.
3 weeks to the date I came out of surgery 90 mins ago after 5 hours under the cosh fitting me a new Steve Austin bionic shoulder.
Don’t Thai nurses look gorgeous when you’re off your head ;D
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Thanks Dave.
3 weeks to the date I came out of surgery 90 mins ago after 5 hours under the cosh fitting me a new Steve Austin bionic shoulder.
Don’t Thai nurses look gorgeous when you’re off your head ;D
Gonna hurt in the morning!
Glad you're through the op Matt!
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Bloody hell! Hope you’re on the mend .
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Bloody hell! Hope you’re on the mend .
Getting there ta.
The outlying issue pretty much is my shoulder. Head seems to have recovered. I had headaches for a while after but they’ve seemed to have cleared as well as some sinus pain. The ribs are getting there, albeit sporadically, the pain with them is nowhere near what it was, now it’s occasional discomfort, nothing more.
Shoulder seems to be operating at probably 40 % previous ability. It’s simply down to mobility which seems to be affected by continued internal swelling but I’m able to do things now that were impossible after the op.
I actually went to work for the first time yesterday. I’d had a long out standing pressure washing job to do. My main concerns were, would the pressure washer start after three months of not being used and could I summon the strength to get it back in the van. Good old Honda, it started second pull, with my left arm, and was fully agreeable going back up the ramps.
Anyone want a pressure washer, I’m selling it now due to the Canada move.
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Look after yourself pal, speedy recovery!
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Bloody hell! Hope you’re on the mend .
Getting there ta.
The outlying issue pretty much is my shoulder. Head seems to have recovered. I had headaches for a while after but they’ve seemed to have cleared as well as some sinus pain. The ribs are getting there, albeit sporadically, the pain with them is nowhere near what it was, now it’s occasional discomfort, nothing more.
Shoulder seems to be operating at probably 40 % previous ability. It’s simply down to mobility which seems to be affected by continued internal swelling but I’m able to do things now that were impossible after the op.
I actually went to work for the first time yesterday. I’d had a long out standing pressure washing job to do. My main concerns were, would the pressure washer start after three months of not being used and could I summon the strength to get it back in the van. Good old Honda, it started second pull, with my left arm, and was fully agreeable going back up the ramps.
Anyone want a pressure washer, I’m selling it now due to the Canada move.
Sounds like you’re in a bad way still.
I could take the washer off your hands.
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Thanks, PW went yesterday. I had an 850 litre water tank to offload, a local window cleaner took that and was happy to take the PW. Thanks though.
Regards my condition, I guess you’re right actually, my shoulder is still largely unable to do many things. Especially if it involves the activity being above shoulder height.
8 weeks today, I guess that’s quite a long time to still be invalided.
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Thanks, PW went yesterday. I had an 850 litre water tank to offload, a local window cleaner took that and was happy to take the PW. Thanks though.
Regards my condition, I guess you’re right actually, my shoulder is still largely unable to do many things. Especially if it involves the activity being above shoulder height.
8 weeks today, I guess that’s quite a long time to still be invalided.
Stronger every day.
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It's true I am. Sometimes it seems remarkably slow. Actually it is very slow, but some days seem more frustrating than others.
Anyway, I'm well enough to emigrate 2 weeks tomorrow.
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I think these sort of things can take a long time to fully heal. You should be a lot better a few months down the line.
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Sorry to hear of your accident Slacky, it so easily happens these days..
I posted on a different section of the forum of my own accident which was 3 years ago last month. I’d been doing gutter on 2 semi houses, did all the from t and all the back of the right hand house, then stood on the single roof extension of the two houses, looking at the back above next door’s gutter above the conservatory , and ( this is from the house owner) I fell off the extension and banged the left side of my head on the ground and broke my right shoulder, iv have no remember of this accident but I was rushed to hospital and had the left side of my skull removed as I had a bleeding inside the head. I have eventually got the go ahead from the doctor in charge of my care, but this was done in April, and I’ve had all this time waiting for the form sent to dvla from dr, and I can’t insure my van until I have the licence in my hand.
By the times the dvla get it sent, it could be September before I start work.
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That sounds significantly worse than my accident. Although I had two bleeds on the brain they left them to heal without the need for surgery.
If they took the left side of your skull off that's something else!
How long did it take before you got decent mobility back in your shoulder?
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I can’t remember how long it was in a sling, I was free of it on e I was up and walking in the ward, but was so weak once I came home, I could make a cup of tea or coffee once I got home but had to carry the cup with two hands as it was so weak it used to turn down over and almost spill on the carpet .
As the time off has been so long, I’m virtually perfect in my feel now, I sometimes can’t remember how to say certain words, but just tell people what I’m wanting to say and then get told the correct word. I was fitted with an American made replace of the left of my head, but it took well over a year to receive it in the hospital. About 18 months ago.
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I couldn't pick the kettle up at first with my right hand, nor reach out in front of me any distance.
Had to learn to do my toilet habits with the other hand.
Im slowly getting there, with great pain I can now just about get mr arm up to horizontal, and it does improve every day, but requires regular, daily, physio.
Im beginning to enjoy the 9 out of 10 pain scale, we're quite familiar now ;D
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Let this be a lesson to all older window cleaners that are 50+...
Dump ALL your ladder jobs.that includes that one window above a flat roof that you can't reach with the pole or any glass roofs that requires ladders to access
The truth is Matt you ll never be the same again now.the shoulder is a very complicated joint and it'll give you grief for the rest of your life at times....
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Let this be a lesson to all older window cleaners that are 50+...
Dump ALL your ladder jobs.that includes that one window above a flat roof that you can't reach with the pole or any glass roofs that requires ladders to access
The truth is Matt you ll never be the same again now.the shoulder is a very complicated joint and it'll give you grief for the rest of your life at times....
Thats my next step before going back to work, just put a note through each house I still go to, telling people I can no longer climb ladders so as you say , some landing windows or above extensions unless they can be reached from insid3, will have to be missed out.
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Let this be a lesson to all older window cleaners that are 50+...
Dump ALL your ladder jobs.that includes that one window above a flat roof that you can't reach with the pole or any glass roofs that requires ladders to access
The truth is Matt you ll never be the same again now.the shoulder is a very complicated joint and it'll give you grief for the rest of your life at times....
Thats my next step before going back to work, just put a note through each house I still go to, telling people I can no longer climb ladders so as you say , some landing windows or above extensions unless they can be reached from insid3, will have to be missed out.
I only had a handful of jobs left that required ladders for some windows and after a 75 year old window cleaner I used to work for in 1992 fell off last Dec I told my customers I wouldn't be cleaning them awkward windows anymore....they were fine about it and i still clean their windows.only 2 jobs dumped
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Hi I had shoulder surgery last August I snapped two tendons in shoulder and pulled the bicep off the bone, had op 4.30 hours was in a sling for 3 months not allowed to move it, then physio every week for another two months, after that physio every two weeks for 4 months I was told by surgeon I will not be able to work for 6 months and not be allowed to lift anything heavy for min 12 months.
Now a year later all good I still get pain if I over do it most of our work is commercial so lots of big poles which I still have to be very careful with, the hardest part was trying to sleep with a sling on with a foot wide cushion underneath it
Martin
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Hi I had shoulder surgery last August I snapped two tendons in shoulder and pulled the bicep off the bone, had op 4.30 hours was in a sling for 3 months not allowed to move it, then physio every week for another two months, after that physio every two weeks for 4 months I was told by surgeon I will not be able to work for 6 months and not be allowed to lift anything heavy for min 12 months.
Now a year later all good I still get pain if I over do it most of our work is commercial so lots of big poles which I still have to be very careful with, the hardest part was trying to sleep with a sling on with a foot wide cushion underneath it
Martin
How did you snap 2 tendons in your shoulder? and pull your bicep off the bone?sounds absolutely horrible....glad your on the mend mate....
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I had one tendon rubbing on some arthritis in the shoulder the other one was due to 25 years using big poles apparently having your arm above your head all day using poles is not good for it
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I had one tendon rubbing on some arthritis in the shoulder the other one was due to 25 years using big poles apparently having your arm above your head all day using poles is not good for it
Really?I thought an injury like that would be caused by a fall or extreme trauma to the area?
That's why I keep going the gym.it does wonders for your tendons and ligaments and keeps them strong as well as protecting them with muscle 💪
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Let this be a lesson to all older window cleaners that are 50+...
Why 50+.
No-one wants, needs or should have an accident of this nature, whatever their age.
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I had one tendon rubbing on some arthritis in the shoulder the other one was due to 25 years using big poles apparently having your arm above your head all day using poles is not good for it
It also means keyhole surgery is out of the question.
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Let this be a lesson to all older window cleaners that are 50+...
Why 50+.
No-one wants, needs or should have an accident of this nature, whatever their age.
I've fell off ladders a few times but I was in my 20s....I was fine not even a broken bone
50+ I don't think I would've been as lucky
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But you could've broken your back.
Just because you didn't doesn't by any means mean it couldn't happen.
I was very lucky to survive, it doesn't mean I down-play the severity of the accident because I didn't die.
Dave Morris who used to moderate on here broke his leg by mis-stepping off a set of steps.
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I do know of guys shattering their heels and damaging their backs falling off ladders the way I did...I guess I must just have stronger bones/tougher ankles...
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Just lucky.
We’ve all fallen off ladders, stepped off them in an unfamiliar way, nearly got caught out. Most of the time none of us gets hurt. Occasionally it happens, on that occasion you were probably just lucky. Dave Morris didn’t break his leg stepping down 8” because he has weak bones.
Having strong bones, ligaments, muscles has frankly nothing at all to do with it in 90% of cases.
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I do know of guys shattering their heels and damaging their backs falling off ladders the way I did...I guess I must just have stronger bones/tougher ankles...
When I first started my own self employed back in 1989, I didn’t wear work clothing or steel cap shoes or boots, just trainers.
I was 3/4 the way through a fairly big house, climbed the ladder with the wash and squeegee in back pocket, wash the window and went to get the squeegee from my rear pocket and didn’t grab the ladder , then I started falling off the ladder, land on the ground on my feet, and immediately bend my knees to stop any more damage.
My parents came and collect me and went to hospital, the x ray show I had broken the heel in three places, so although my leg wasn’t plastered, it was bandaged up and I was off work for 6 months.
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I broke my neck ten years ago. I’ve never looked back.
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Just lucky.
We’ve all fallen off ladders, stepped off them in an unfamiliar way, nearly got caught out. Most of the time none of us gets hurt. Occasionally it happens, on that occasion you were probably just lucky. Dave Morris didn’t break his leg stepping down 8” because he has weak bones.
Having strong bones, ligaments, muscles has frankly nothing at all to do with it in 90% of cases.
I reckon it does...weight training defo helps along with good nutrition
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I broke my neck ten years ago. I’ve never looked back.
Cracking.
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I do know of guys shattering their heels and damaging their backs falling off ladders the way I did...I guess I must just have stronger bones/tougher ankles...
When I first started my own self employed back in 1989, I didn’t wear work clothing or steel cap shoes or boots, just trainers.
I was 3/4 the way through a fairly big house, climbed the ladder with the wash and squeegee in back pocket, wash the window and went to get the squeegee from my rear pocket and didn’t grab the ladder , then I started falling off the ladder, land on the ground on my feet, and immediately bend my knees to stop any more damage.
My parents came and collect me and went to hospital, the x ray show I had broken the heel in three places, so although my leg wasn’t plastered, it was bandaged up and I was off work for 6 months.
Both times I fell off ladders was from first floor height (and the ladder slipping down the wall)a horrible feeling!I landed on my heels both times which shocked my spine,I'm also a heavy chap so it was a big jolt!
No broken ankles,heels,etc
No damaged vertebrae
I know 2 window cleaners who have done exactly the same and they both walk with a limp(years after the accidents)due to reconstructed heels and pins in their ankles.... :(
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I do know of guys shattering their heels and damaging their backs falling off ladders the way I did...I guess I must just have stronger bones/tougher ankles...
When I first started my own self employed back in 1989, I didn’t wear work clothing or steel cap shoes or boots, just trainers.
I was 3/4 the way through a fairly big house, climbed the ladder with the wash and squeegee in back pocket, wash the window and went to get the squeegee from my rear pocket and didn’t grab the ladder , then I started falling off the ladder, land on the ground on my feet, and immediately bend my knees to stop any more damage.
My parents came and collect me and went to hospital, the x ray show I had broken the heel in three places, so although my leg wasn’t plastered, it was bandaged up and I was off work for 6 months.
Both times I fell off ladders was from first floor height (and the ladder slipping down the wall)a horrible feeling!I landed on my heels both times which shocked my spine,I'm also a heavy chap so it was a big jolt!
No broken ankles,heels,etc
No damaged vertebrae
I know 2 window cleaners who have done exactly the same and they both walk with a limp(years after the accidents)due to reconstructed heels and pins in their ankles.... :(
So you were a body builder in your twenties?
I’d sue the gym.
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Hey Matt,
hope your recovery is going well and your slowly getting back to good health again,
wishing you all the best on your new life in Canada.
Best regards
Larry
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Thanks Larry.
The move to Canada has been made. Not ready for work yet though. More physio required on the shoulder. It’s getting there but apparently shoulder surgery is very unforgiving. So, it takes time.
It became a little more understandable when I saw the orthopaedic surgeon just before I left explaining the severity of the surgery required. I broke my leg 20+ years ago and was up and mobile within weeks. This is now I guess 10 weeks since the accident and my shoulders mobility is pretty dire. It’s way better than it was from 2 months ago but probably only operating at about 50%.
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Keep up the recovery !
enjoy the new life and please drop a post here now and again
best wishes
Darran
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Thanks Larry.
The move to Canada has been made. Not ready for work yet though. More physio required on the shoulder. It’s getting there but apparently shoulder surgery is very unforgiving. So, it takes time.
It became a little more understandable when I saw the orthopaedic surgeon just before I left explaining the severity of the surgery required. I broke my leg 20+ years ago and was up and mobile within weeks. This is now I guess 10 weeks since the accident and my shoulders mobility is pretty dire. It’s way better than it was from 2 months ago but probably only operating at about 50%.
It’s the most complicated joint in the body I was told. Take your time.
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Thanks.