This is what I've been up to today.....
Two weeks ago, I almost took a tumble as I left the hospital after one of my husbands test. I caught myself before I hit the pavement, and figured I was fine (no scrapped knees this time!) Last week, after my husband was finally home, and I was doing more than just sitting by his bedside, I realized my ankle hurt a bit.
Oh well, I'll just power through it. Ice it a bit, take a few tylenol, call it good.
Except, it wasn't good, and the pain went from bearable to excruciating as I walked. So I went to the doctor. I was told to ice it, take some ibuprofen, and come back if it still hurt. I realized I had to come back when I wanted to cry as I walked down the hill to our office. After the xray showed nothing wrong, I was sent downstairs (man, I love where I work) to see the podiatrist.
Today I learned that there are several grades of sprains, mine being a simple grade 1, but due to the ligaments being so loose (sickeningly loose), I now have a wrap bandage thingy to wear for an entire month, complete with laces and velcro.
The good news is that since I was wearing black today, it matched my outfit perfectly. The bad news is, I don't have enough black to wear for a month.
I'll worry about that on Monday!
Oh no! A month will pass by really soon, you'll see. I hope your ankle gets better really soon, and good for you for catching yourself. I can just see myself sprawled all over the stairs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up Michelle!
I love how your positive thinking is --finding the positive aspect of things that are not so pleasant.
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from the link party. I'm soo glad you didn't get hurt more seriously. I used to work for an ophthalmologist and I can't tell you how many times my hubby took advantage of their services.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very stylish wrap you have! Visting from Larissa's link party, and enjoying your fun blog.
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Maggie
Sorry you are hurt! I love your humor about the wearing of black! If you lived in NYC you would have a lot of it in your wardrobe. Take care..Love the name of your blog! Found you thru the Link party!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - ouch! I actually winced reading through that post, poor you! Thankfully no bones were broken.
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So sorry! At least you get to wear your regular shoes with it!
ReplyDeleteOh no, that is not good. Look on the bright side, black goes with everything! :D Visiting from Larissa's linky party and so happy to make your acquaintance!
ReplyDeleteKathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
Ouch. At least you are able to coordinate with other "pieces" well.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your injury. Last year I managed to have tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, and a shoulder problem all at the same time. I've found whining to be helpful in these circumstances. xx Mary
ReplyDelete:-( to the injury as if you don't have enough going on at the moment. I am sure a month will pass really quickly.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel, my ankles are stupidly weak and have just recovered from my most recent sprain! Just go with it, try a bit of personalisation; bling up the bandage a bit and make it go with anything!!
Ouch!! I remember when I sprained my ankle... so much pain for such a seemingly small joint. I hope you heal fast and well! Be sure to do all the recovery exercises the doctors recommend to get your ankle stronger again.
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