Broken leg.....
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Well, I've never been graceful but this tumble was a doozey! I was coming in to my house after taking out the trash when my foot rolled, toes curled under and I went down as I heard a loud pop.......the ER visit confirmed I had broken the base of my fibula. Boy oh boy - talk about pain. I'm in a walking boot but not allowed to put any weight on it for 2 more weeks. Did I mention how much crutches suck? My shoulders are yanked and armpits bruised beyond belief. I've not been a happy camper. Thanks for listening to my rant...I make a lousy patient.
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day
Shitty. Sorry to hear that.
Shitty. Sorry to hear that. Laying around with your feet up sounds great until you're forced to do it.
Heal up quick.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: cb
Well that sucks.
Well that sucks.
Do not use your armpits, instead put your weight on the handles of the crutches.
Feel better M2K.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Didn't I warn you to never
Didn't I warn you to never take out the trash ?!?
That's what the Kids are supposed to do.
Seriously, my healing thoughts sent your way, don't let it bother you too much.
Time to 'take a break' from Jazzercise class and dust off those old Dostoevsky novels you've been meaning to get around to.
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/5742.Best_of_Fyodor_Dostoevsky
And hey, long time no hear! Hope all goes well aside from this momentary setback.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: good at drinking water
I've found that herbal
I've found that herbal remedies in large quantities often help a lot.
rest up and then get agressive with rehab.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mylar
Owie, Mutha.
Owie, Mutha.
Any chance you can get a scooter? Better than the crutches. Miz Mylar used rolled up wash cloths around a piece of foam rubber for hers, but the scooter we borrowed was better for longer outings.
Also, she kept a log sheet for her pain meds, to help her remember how much she was taking so as not to accidently over do them. Helped her get off of them quicker, too.
Get some movies and books and keep the leg elevated as much as possible. Time for rest, dear. Wishing you speedy recovery.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Fly
Be well! I seem to roll my
Be well! I seem to roll my ankles a lot and hearing about that ankle pop sound makes me cringe. What others said, get dr. note if work, stay off feet, relax and heal up. Maybe catch up on some zonin'? Ouch. Just plain ouch.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MarkD
Sorry to hear Muttha. Get
Sorry to hear Muttha. Get better soon.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: FlutterBy
Damn girl /:
Damn girl /: