Thread Options
|
#2169432 - 03/21/18 07:07 PM
Broken Foot
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
Well - cracked actually. I fell last Thursday and lunch and cracked (in two places) a bone in my foot. Been on crutches since last Friday with strict instructions not to put any weight on it. I go back to the orthopedist on Friday to verify I'm healing property (the swelling is now gone - thank goodness). Hopefully after Friday I can go into a walking boot as I've been working from home on my laptop.
BTW - 57 is too old to use crutches for the first time but I think I'm building some upper body strength. Ha!
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169442 - 03/21/18 07:28 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Power Poster
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 9,105
OK
|
Sorry to hear that Skittles.....best wishes for a speedy recovery.
_________________________
I'm fixin' to fix that.
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169453 - 03/21/18 07:43 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 20,656
The Swamp
|
No fun!!!
_________________________
My opinion only. Not legal advice. Say you'll haunt me - Stone Sour
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169455 - 03/21/18 07:44 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
100 Club
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 214
|
Ouch. Hope you heal quickly.
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169470 - 03/21/18 08:12 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Power Poster
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,070
Oklahoma
|
We just don't bounce like we used too. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
_________________________
Just working here until I get my letter from Hogwarts.
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169479 - 03/21/18 08:19 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
Thanks guys. My husband has been a saint since I can do very little for myself - can't cook - can't clean the house - can't feed the dogs, etc.
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169524 - 03/22/18 12:51 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Power Poster
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,991
Soaring over Georgia
|
Two words, Skittles - knee scooter. WAAAAAAY better than crutches for an injury like yours.
_________________________
Jim Bedsole, CRCM, CBA, CFSA, CAFP My posts - my opinions
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169526 - 03/22/18 01:03 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
I agree, Beech - but I told my husband this was OK. Hey - I might gain a little upper body strength. Ha!
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169532 - 03/22/18 01:47 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Power Poster
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,255
Tiger's Den!
|
Hope you heal quickly and can get off those pesky crutches.
_________________________
The last thing that blew my mind was the wind.
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169567 - 03/22/18 03:23 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Gold Star
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 351
|
Skittles, I am so sorry to hear that. I broke my foot (base of my little toe near my ankle) in November. I twisted my ankle and heard a 'snap'....it was on the first day of my vacation! Like you, I was non-weight bearing for six weeks and the knee-scooter was a life saver. In a boot for another six weeks only able to walk on the heel and then to an ankle brace. I just started walking in regular shoes a couple of weeks ago......it was about 3 1/2 months! I wish you a very speedy recovery and when you get the chance and are able, stretch out those tendons. It is amazing how quickly they 'seize' up from not being used.
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169575 - 03/22/18 03:49 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
crcmnot - this sounds almost exactly like my injury (and I heard the sound) - except the first day of vacation part. They called it a pseudo Jones Fracture - maybe because mine was cracked and not displaced. Hopefully, though, I'll be able to get into a walking boot tomorrow. If not - I don't know how I'll be able to work from home any longer - and don't think I can get myself there (50+ miles each way).
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169584 - 03/22/18 04:03 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 19,857
Pulling people out of the ditc...
|
I can do very little for myself - can't cook - can't clean the house - can't feed the dogs, etc. wait, breaking your foot makes you a husband? lol... here is to quick healing, and please, listen to your doctor about what you need to do, and if he says no weight then put none on it...
_________________________
Providing alternative truths since the invention of time
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169587 - 03/22/18 04:10 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
I'm a compliance professional, Happy. I generally conform to instructions. Ha!
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169606 - 03/22/18 04:57 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
100 Club
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 168
|
I wish you a quick recovery, Skittles! I had a Jones Fracture (also broke the 4th metatarsal) in 2012 and it was awful! My husband, who was my fiancé at the time, was amazing! I had 8 weeks of absolutely no weight followed by relearning how to walk first in the boot and then with a shoe and all that fun stuff. It was my right foot so I couldn't even drive during that time. Between some great coworkers and my fiancé I never missed work, and he took care of everything on the home front (the dog, laundry, dishes, meals, etc.) the whole time.
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2169988 - 03/23/18 09:17 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
In a walking boot and crutches. Can start putting a little weight on my heel. Can try full weight in two weeks depending on pain. Go back in 4 weeks. Progress!!
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2170009 - 03/25/18 03:33 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
You are ready. Yes - having my husband doing everything has been tough.
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2174848 - 04/24/18 03:09 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
10K Club
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 13,965
TN
|
Went back to the doctor today - and I'm out of the boot! Yay!!! Still may need to wear it a little and I'm not 100% healed, but things have progressed quite well. It's been a long 6 weeks.....
_________________________
My Opinions Only
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2174925 - 04/24/18 06:18 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Gold Star
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 305
Spartan Country!
|
Glad to hear improved news Skittles! I spent 4 months in 2013 in a boot. 2 months before surgery and 2 months after. My husband also tore his meniscus and had surgery that same year. We were a hot mess!
I hope your recovery continues to be quick!
_________________________
Everyone should believe in something. I believe I will head for the beach!
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2174931 - 04/24/18 06:35 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Power Poster
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,796
You are here
|
I had one a few years back and did not like it so I now insist on torn ligaments instead.
_________________________
Opinions can be considered as coming from anywhere but my employer.
CAMS
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2176513 - 05/03/18 04:34 PM
Re: Broken Foot
Skittles
|
Gold Star
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 351
|
Congratulations Skittles! I hope all continues to go well.
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
#2176528 - 05/03/18 05:02 PM
Re: Broken Foot
edAudit
|
Power Poster
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,796
You are here
|
I had one a few years back and did not like it so I now insist on torn ligaments instead. I should have kept my mouth shut (another tear)
_________________________
Opinions can be considered as coming from anywhere but my employer.
CAMS
|
Return to Top
|
|
|
|
|
|