Quite expensive mixer over the bather shower

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The discussion revolves around an incident involving a participant who experienced a fall in the shower due to a malfunctioning mixer, leading to concerns about potential injuries, particularly to the tailbone. Participants share personal anecdotes related to similar experiences and offer advice on care and recovery.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes slipping in the shower and injuring their tailbone, expressing concern about their condition.
  • Another suggests sitting on a pillow for comfort and discusses balance on slippery surfaces.
  • Several participants share their own experiences with falls and injuries, including one who mentions a black eye from a similar incident.
  • There are suggestions for seeking medical attention and using a slip-resistant rug to prevent future accidents.
  • Some participants express sympathy and concern for the injured participant, urging them to get checked out for potential injuries.
  • Discussion includes humorous exchanges about the nature of falls and the physical impacts, with some participants questioning the validity of certain claims about bruising patterns.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express concern for the injured participant and agree on the importance of seeking medical attention. However, there are differing views on the severity of the injury and the nature of falls, with some anecdotes being met with skepticism.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the potential for serious injury to the tailbone and the need for proper care, while others share personal experiences that may not align with medical advice. The discussion reflects a mix of humor and genuine concern, with varying degrees of seriousness regarding the injuries described.

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Individuals interested in personal safety in the bathroom, those who have experienced similar injuries, or anyone looking for anecdotal advice on recovery from minor accidents may find this discussion relevant.

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So i have a quite expensive mixer over the bather shower that for some reason decided to play up today, it was either freezing or scolding hot. after enduring this for a minimum time, (i was just clean), i went to get out of the shower, my right right leg slipped forwards on the Floor and my left leg slipped backwards in the bath, i hit my tail bone on the side of the bath
and landed in a heap, now i can't stop shaking. i think i may have damaged my assets too.
 
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sit on a pillow

l2 balance (when you're on a slippery surface, your body shouldn't be any more than 5-8 degrees off of a right angle relative to the ground)
 


My wife did that once (well minus the assets part ;)) and nailed her face on the toilet tank producing a nice black eye.

I got some pretty mean looks from people when we were out together...
 


I got some pretty mean looks from people when we were out together...

I would have played it up for the lulz.
 


erok81 said:
My wife did that once (well minus the assets part ;)) and nailed her face on the toilet tank producing a nice black eye.

I got some pretty mean looks from people when we were out together...

You mean i am not the only one, i don't know if that makes me happy or sad.
 


wolram said:
So i have a quite expensive mixer over the bather shower that for some reason decided to play up today, it was either freezing or scolding hot. after enduring this for a minimum time, (i was just clean), i went to get out of the shower, my right right leg slipped forwards on the Floor and my left leg slipped backwards in the bath, i hit my tail bone on the side of the bath
and landed in a heap, now i can't stop shaking. i think i may have damaged my assets too.

Poor Wolly :frown: It's probably best to get yourself checked out to make sure you didn't break anything.
 


~christina~ said:
Poor Wolly :frown: It's probably best to get yourself checked out to make sure you didn't break anything.

I agree with ~christina~. Get your assets checked, Woolie, there's no replacing assets, take care of them!

And please get a slip-resistant rug.
 


Wolram, do you have anyone to take you to the ER? Your description doesn't sound good.
 


lisab said:
I agree with ~christina~. Get your assets checked, Woolie, there's no replacing assets, take care of them!

And please get a slip-resistant rug.

I think all i need is sympathy, especially from the sisters, i am quite resilient to hard knocks.
:biggrin:
 
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wolram said:
I think all i need is sympathy, especially from the sisters, i am quite resilient to hard knocks.
:biggrin:

Ah...an appropriately-placed ice pack may be a bit uncomfortable :wink:
 
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Just reading hurts

You should be sitting not on a pillow, but in the snow.

Edit: I see LisaB beat me.
 
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Busted tail-bone is not a fun thing.
 
  • #13


turbo-1 said:
Busted tail-bone is not a fun thing.

I am still shaking but the pain has eased a bit.
 
  • #14


Ouch, the pain is back worse than ever, i think i will go to ER tomorrow.
 
  • #15


Maybe you shouldn't wait Wooly Ram.
 
  • #16


Ouch! I think Ivan said Tsu broke her tailbone once. Sounded very unpleasant. Hope you are getting checked out soon.

Feel better, and be sure to give us an update!
 
  • #17


wolram said:
Ouch, the pain is back worse than ever, i think i will go to ER tomorrow.

:frown: Please take care of yourself.
 
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Okay, a broken or even cracked or bruised coccyx is wildly painful. Go, Wooly and get it checked ASAP. There's nothing they can do for you save give you really nice painkillers. You get to sleep on your tummy for a week and, when you can sit up, you need an inflatable "donut" pillow to sit on.

Hugely no fun, but get it checked.
 
  • #19


ow, lots of nerves in that area.
 
  • #20


Wolly? Any news? BETTER ones?
 
  • #21


Thank you for all the well wishes, today i can sit down with just a little discomfort, so i think i have been lucky and not broken any thing.
 
  • #22


Glad to hear that :smile:

Still, take care.
 
  • #23


I fell once and hit the tiled bathroom floor, I had the imprint of the tiles on my bottom for a couple of weeks. :blushing:
 
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Evo said:
I fell once and hit the tiled bathroom floor, I had the imprint of the tiles on my bottom for a couple of weeks. :blushing:
Playboy would have paid big for the pics.
Woolie, you say that you feel a bit better, but did you actually go to a doctor to find out what's happening? Your ***-bone is still part of your spine, and therefore can cause all sorts of grief that aren't even necessarily restricted to that site.
 
  • #25


Danger said:
Playboy would have paid big for the pics.
Woolie, you say that you feel a bit better, but did you actually go to a doctor to find out what's happening? Your ***-bone is still part of your spine, and therefore can cause all sorts of grief that aren't even necessarily restricted to that site.

I feel fine now, i think the shock scared me more than any thing. I will be more careful when i have a shower in the future though :smile:
 
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Evo said:
I fell once and hit the tiled bathroom floor, I had the imprint of the tiles on my bottom for a couple of weeks. :blushing:

That cannot be true :bugeye: ..

It doesn't matter how hard I sit on floor I wouldn't get any imprint unless I am sitting on wet paint.
 
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rootX said:
That cannot be true :bugeye: ..

It doesn't matter how hard I sit on floor I wouldn't get any imprint unless I am sitting on wet paint.
Yes, the bruises followed the pattern of the tiles. All I know is that's what happened, I swear.
 
  • #28


Evo said:
Yes, the bruises followed the pattern of the tiles. All I know is that's what happened, I swear.
Knowing you Evo, I would say that you fell down on the same spot every day for a couple of weeks.
 
  • #29


Jimmy Snyder said:
Knowing you Evo, I would say that you fell down on the same spot every day for a couple of weeks.
No, I only break my arm in the same place 3 times in a row.
 
  • #30


rootX said:
That cannot be true :bugeye: ..

It doesn't matter how hard I sit on floor I wouldn't get any imprint unless I am sitting on wet paint.

Maybe you have a boney *** like me. Evo's is... :rolleyes: ...different...

After all, she's never denied that she's easily impressionable...
 

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