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Off Crutches!!
The graphic seems perfect for tonight. I am no longer on crutches...and only when I walk do I have to wear the boot!!! That means I get to sleep without it. I will wear it to work...because I walk so much there. I go to physical therapy 3 times a week...but I don't mind that at all. I can even drive. My car's battery was down because it had not been driven for 6 1/2 weeks. Now it's charged and I drove it awhile tonight. I am happy!! And very thankful. 2 down - 2 to goFour weeks down and two to go. The ankle is still healing well. I am physically tired from the crutches. After some of my strength came back I decided they are easier than the scooter. In my mind when I go back to the doctor I get to burn the crutches if I want to. I won't because someone else might need them. That's what "we'll put the foot down" means to me. I have vague recollections of going through a "weaning" process last time. I put the foot down...but wore a brace and kept crutches with me just in case. We will see. This time I accept the brace (just cloth and verlco) but I see myself throwing away the cruthces (figuratively).
Breaking news!!I can hardly believe this! I went to the doctor today expecting the splint to be taken off and the big black boot put on. That happened. I also expected to NOT be able to take that boot off for ANYTHING for another 2 weeks at least. The good news is I can take the boot off when I am home and not on crutches or the scooter...in other words, not trying to walk. I can even put the bottom of my foot on the floor when I am seated...just no pressure. With a shower chair, I can shower and let the water run over my foot. THAT was marvelous tonight. So was rubbing nice mint/eucaylptus creme on my feet and legs....not over the incision of course.
To me...this is a miracle. I kept invisoning warm ocean water washing over my ankle...and golden light surrounding it. Didn't hurt.
Obviously the xrays looked really good...bone looking good...and screws where they should be. I go back in 4 weeks...and that's when I start putting some weight on it.
Okay, I'm back to the foot flexes...straight up and down. In two weeks, I get to start drawing the alphabet in the air with my ankle.
I bet I can spell...GLORY GLORY HALLELUJAH!!!
Broken AnkleI don't remember how long I've been blogging. I don't think I was when I broke my right ankle 4 years ago. Anyway, I broke my left ankle Wednesday and had surgery Friday. Last time was very complicated with 5 screws and a plate/ this time only 3 screws and no plate. However, I can not touch my foot to the floor for at least another 5 weeks. I have a splint now, but on the 23rd I get a boot which will be BIG and HEAVY. I will have to wear that to sleep, to bathe, all the time for several weeks. Then I will get to take it off occasionaly when I am seated...but still sleep in it and have it on when I am up and moving around. Since I have been going to the Y and am much stronger and in better shape and because this one is simple (for a broken ankle), I handle crutches much easier. All the yoga has helped, too. Plus, I am using a knee scooter which I did not have last time. There's nothing I can not do for myself...just the accumulation of all the little things tires me . I stayed at Mother's from Friday until Tuesday afternoon. I hope to go back to school Tuesday...using the scooter. If I had not broken the right one 4 years ago, this would probably seem a lot worse to me.
Oh...you are probably wondering how I did it. Well, Brindle, my dog, was not involved this time. I was going down my front steps (only 2 of them) and somehow stumbled. I had nothing in my hands. I saw my ankles turning, and I am sure I shifted weight to the left one instinctively because I am so protective of the right one.
Another thing...last time Dr. Goodman said later he might have to remove the plate (and screws?) because some people just can't tolerate them. Mine doesn't bother me. That ankle doesn't hurt (usually) and I have full range of motion.
It's challenging to see how many creative ways I can come up with to save energy. Mother gave me a "carpenter's" apron, which helps a lot. I can't carry plates of food or any liquid unless they have a top on them. So the food goes in plastic sealed containers and the liquid in nonspill cups. With the scooter I can carry them with one hand without spilling them. The family arranged my house so things are most convenient so I don't have to make so many trips.
That's my story and I am sticking to it until it changes...which will be soon!
Wiggling My ToesIf you've been reading my blog, you may remember my last flight to NY which resulted in 2 rather "silly" resolutions. One, I won't wear predominately black . Two, I will wear sandles.
Background on both _ my entire (almost) wardrobe at the time was black. For instance, for that trip, I packed at least 3 pairs of black pants and several black tops. Black is sombre, sophiticated (maybe), and understated. Beautiful colors are carefree, fun, and vibirant. They lift the spirit.
The sandles...well, I have always thought my toes were ugly so I would never wear sandles except around the house or maybe to the grocery store. I bought some today...painted my toes red...and here they are...pretty or not!! I know...I didn't even paint them well. And yes, that's an I've-worked-retail bunion on my left big toe. But that's not the point. The point is they are wiggling. Ah, the little celebrations of life.
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