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MsVal
03-10-2015, 11:40 AM
As I wish to present as a modest lady, I pay little attention to the 'panties' threads. I do not feel they are something a proper woman would talk about in a public forum. However, I offer my experience as it may be of some help to others.

I had been unable to dress for a number of valid reasons until last Wednesday. Aside from my preschool aged granddaughter, I had the house to myself. I planned to get all ready, except for the clothes. Three hours later, when my wife was expected to come home on her lunch break to relieve me, I would change into something I had laid out, and then leave. I had an appointment with my therapist and was excited for the opportunity to go there dressed.

My granddaughter was still sleeping while I got started. As I stepped into the bathtub, I slipped and fell onto the edge of the tub, striking my lower right side. The pain was immediate and severe. Breathing was done in painful shallow gasps which seemed to be barely adequate. I had to call for help, but even if people were home, they would not be able to hear me.

I normally place the house phone and my cell phone in the bathroom, but in my excitement I neglected to bring them. I managed to drag myself to the bedroom, pull on the blanket and retrieve my cell phone. I called my wife. She answered, said she was with a client and would call me back, then hung up. I called her admin and said it's an emergency. That got my wife's attention and she was home 15 minutes later.

She is an amazing woman. She got me stabilized, made arrangements for one of our daughters to take our granddaughter, got her ready to leave, arranged for a colleague to handle her clients, and got me dressed (I have no male underwear). She got me down the stairs, into her car, and to the best (not the closest) hospital for trauma. All that in just 45 minutes.

An X-ray showed at least two broken ribs; a CAT scan revealed three more, but no organ damage. They assigned my case to the trauma team, loaded me up with pain medicine, admitted me, and took me up to a room where I would stay for two nights.

During my stay, the doctors and nurses had many opportunities to see my body. Their protocol includes a full body inspection, where two nurses examine all the skin surfaces. They saw my shaved body, 36B breasts, and panties. Several times a nurse pulled down the top of my panties to give me a shot of blood thinner. The medicine inventory includes the prescription I take "for anxiety related to my gender identity", and that I was seeing a therapist for help.

Oh, for one moment I did have a brief twinge of anxiety about presenting as a tranny, but then I realized that I AM ONE, and simply being honest about it.

No one gasped, no one asked questions, no one seemed to care about anything but my welfare. Everyone was friendly and easy to talk with, even my roommate whose visitor was overheard saying "that's a he-she" while I was leaving the room.

I've been home since early Friday afternoon, and feeling better each day. I may be able to get by with over-the-counter pain medicine today.

I have the house to myself again, wearing a burgundy top and a burgundy toned skirt. No mention of my unmentionables.

Best wishes
MsVal

pamela7
03-10-2015, 11:51 AM
That is amazing, so wonderful to feel accepted as you are. I hope you have some top-notch painkillers, having broken a rib I know how painful even one is - you'll need to carry a "no jokes" placard with you for a few weeks!

DAVIDA
03-10-2015, 11:58 AM
I am glad you are doing well and that there wasn't anything major wrong.:hugs:
Broken ribs can't be a good thing, but at least you didn't puncture a lung or anything else.:thumbsup:
Take things easy and heal up quickly.
You don't have to worry about medical personnel having any problem with you wearing panties, or anything else for that matter. They are concerned with your wellbeing.:)
I broke an ankle several years ago and had to pull my panties off while the nurse was standing there.:o
I just smiled at her and she smiled back.:heehee:

Amy Lynn3
03-10-2015, 11:59 AM
Val, glad you are feeling better. That type accident will scare you to death. Almost the same thing happened to me one time. After I got home from the hospital, I now have a permanent phone in all my rooms, plus my cell stays with me at all times.

Persephone
03-10-2015, 01:03 PM
Yipes! Hope you are feeling better soon!

Hugs... Er, no, no hugs for now,
Persephone.

Allison Chaynes
03-10-2015, 03:35 PM
Glad you are OK, MsVal, and hope you heal quickly. I admire your strength and self acceptance.

Katey888
03-10-2015, 04:21 PM
Happy to hear you're OK and you've been well taken care of... Gentle :bighug:

Geez! Five broken ribs??? You must have been leaping into the bathtub like an enthusiastic teenager... No - homes are dangerous places... :thinking: Just as well you weren't halfway through dressing and messing with a hair dryer or it might have been a reprise of Mel's bathroom scene in 'What Women Want'... Imagine being able to read their thoughts as well... :eek:

Be well - take it easy - milk it! :D

Katey x

Julie Denier
03-10-2015, 05:01 PM
Yikes! Glad you're feeling better and that you're happy being you ;)

Bria
03-10-2015, 05:45 PM
I'm glad you were able to get to the phone to call help, stuff like that can be scary! As we age our balance gets bad and falls and slips are a danger, it behoves us all to look around the hose for things can cause us to stumble or trip. I live in a hose with a lot of stairs and I know that the day will come when my wife and I will need to move to a single level house. My wife has more trouble than I do at this point, but there are more accidents at home than any other place.

Ribs take a while to heal, so take it easy for a while, I hope that your recovery is as rapid as possible.

Hugs (very gentle), Bria

CONSUELO
03-10-2015, 05:48 PM
The safety gurus tell us that bathrooms are very dangerous. So all of you. be careful.

mykell
03-10-2015, 06:10 PM
hi val, good luck with the recovery, sorry that you missed some quality time at home, at least you are on the mend,
if i here of any good jokes ill be sure to post them, take care of your self.....

Jorja
03-10-2015, 06:21 PM
Ouch! I know the pain all to well. I did something similar 3 years ago. I hope you heal well and quickly.

MissTee
03-10-2015, 10:33 PM
MsVal,
I am so glad to hear you did not suffer any life threatening injury. Get well soon, and thanks for sharing your story here!

Ozark
03-10-2015, 10:49 PM
I fell on black ice coming out of store on Feb 16. Severely broke my left wrist (calles fracture), I'm left handed. 10 screws and metal plate.

My wife has been very supportive... including getting me dressed. All those elastic waist chic jeans....I'm getting my use out of them now.

Get well soon, broken bone pain is really bad.

Paula Siemen
03-10-2015, 11:58 PM
I've never broken a rib, but hear that it is quite painful. My question is, Do they put you in a cast,and do they come in 36B cups? Just joking with you......I hope it makes you laugh (ouch!). Mend fast and be better soon.

bridget thronton
03-11-2015, 01:13 AM
I hope you have a speedy recovery

charlenesomeone
03-11-2015, 03:53 AM
MsVal, hope you get better soon. Love your attitude through the whole thing.
As the younger say, you rock girl.
Tender hugs

Beverley Sims
03-11-2015, 10:04 AM
I certainly hope I don't get caught with my pants down so to speak.

Emergencies are always unplanned and if I am likely to get caught it would be a skiing accident.

giuseppina
03-11-2015, 01:19 PM
I'm saddened to learn of your mishap, but glad the damage is no more serious than fractured ribs. As others have mentioned, a broken rib can cause other issues.

It must be your decision, but five (!) fractured ribs for a bathtub fall would have me asking my doctor questions about any underlying conditions (eg, osteoporosis) that may have increased the severity of your injuries.

My doctor told me to stay quiet for 3-4 months with no heavy lifting or twisting when I cracked a rib. If you misbehave ;), you'll be reaching for the heavy duty painkillers again. It may take a day or two for the pain to strike. That includes lifting and/or carrying your delightful granddaughter.