Fell at work(again)!

[surgtech1956]

I can't believe it. I fell at work today(again). Previously, I fell at work May 2006(in the OR the RN left a cord hanging down and my foot get caught and I off a lift onto my right knee - put a crack in my patella - not a complete fracture) - was off work for 6 months - went back to work last June. Today I was coming back from the Cafeteria(with a diet pop) and 2 guys from Housekeeping were mopping the floor - no signs, etc.... didn't realize the floor was wet(the guys were down at the end of the hall) - down I went on my right knee, I filled out an incident report - my knee aches. I see my OS next Tuesday. My knee was just starting to feel really good - I was going to see if I can go back to work(as a Surgical Tech). I've been on partial Worker's Comp and want to get off that(train to h***). I can hear HR/Associate Health(the ones that deal with Worker's Comp) - saying that ##### fell again. Thanks, just had to vent.

[snapdragen]

I agree, worker's comp is the road to hell. I hope you're just bruised and heal quickly this time!

[OakLeaf]

Oh man surg, that bites. (can I say that here???) Like snap, hoping it's just a bruise and you're healed up really quick!

[sundial]

Oh man, what an unlucky break for you (sorry about the pun). ;) Oh please knee, please don't be damaged. Your person wants to get back into the swing and not be down another day. Please, oh please be ok.

[tulip]

kneepads? ;) I hope you feel better soon!

[bmccasland]

Let us know what the OS says. Can't someone see you earlier? Or at least order X-rays?

[bacarver]

I slipped on a floor at my hospital several years ago. I didn't fall, but the attempt to stay upright resulted in all kinds of pulled/strained muscles. The guys who were stripping and waxing the floor prior to an inspection had been told that no one ever used our hall. UHHH . . . WRONG!! I wasn't treated very well by hospital management. It was as though it was my fault. I was so angry. It took 2 weeks before the pain and soreness went away. But, I did heal.
I hope you recover quickly and that there is no real damage. I'm sorry this happened to you. Take care of yourself. Keep your chin up.
Barb

[surgtech1956]

I think(hope) its just bruised. It hurts to the touch. I have Grade 3 Chondramalacia of the Patella already. I see my OS on the 4th. Thanks everyone.