Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

[catembi]

Yay, great update! The time will soon pass!

I have 17 days to go til my dressing change, so I'm another one on a countdown. I got to dispense with the lovely compression stocking on my other leg last night, so that was a nice milestone.

Onwards & upwards!

 

[Supertrooper]

26 days since the accident! And 25 days to go til I have the cast off, so I’m kind of at the half way point.

Leg is feeling ok, I can still feel the plate in the fib, but I think I’ll get used to that. Other weird feelings I get are electric shock-like zaps. It feels almost identical to the kind of shock you get off an electric fence, and it tends to be right over the breaks/incisions so I’m guessing it’s nerves fixing or firing up? Weirdly I oddly enjoy them (but if you came at me with an electric fence, I wouldn’t enjoy that ?)

This week I’ve got a few things planned. Yesterday I hobbled over the road to my second family for the afternoon. Today I am going to see my 3-month old niece, tomorrow we’ve got friends coming round, Wednesday we are doing another garden centre trip and Friday me and mum are babysitting niece while SIL gets her hair done. Next weekend I’m back over at my second family’s for a little celebration of one of the kids 3rd birthdays. Lots of things to keep me busy so that hopefully the next few weeks go quickly.

Im also forcing my animals to have photos with me ?
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So so pleased you are doing well and have got lots planned

 

[Kunoichi73]

Really glad to hear you're getting out and about more. I can't believe it's been 26 days already!

 

[scats]

We popped in this evening to see the horses and the cat, who are being well looked after by my friends. Polly gave me lots of kisses, think it was an apology ?

 

[scats]

Really glad to hear you're getting out and about more. I can't believe it's been 26 days already!

Its gone fast but at the same time it’s gone slow. I keep thinking that after this week there’s only 2 more full weeks and then the Friday of the following week I get the cast off. For the first time ever I want Christmas over with, which is unheard of! I dream of lying in a hot bath with both legs submerged. I’m definitely not taking little luxuries for granted again after this! The ability to walk and drive where I want, have a hot bath, carry a cup of tea to a different room…

I know the hard work will start when physio begins and I have no doubt there will be a lot of ups and downs along the way, but that will feel like such progress from where I am now.

 

[scats]

Another garden centre trip today (I’m becoming obsessed!). Had a look at all the festive things and a nice scone and a side of chips in the cafe.
Yesterday I knelt on the knee of the bad leg while on my bed, to open the transom window. I don’t think that was a good idea as I did feel a bit of a twinge, but hopefully no damage done, just a reminder not to try anything too gymnastic at the moment.
Itching was bad last night. I’m afraid the knitting needle was poked down there a lot..!
Cast feels ever so slightly looser than it did so I have a bit of movement in there occasionally. Side to side hurts whereas dorsiflexion just feels stiff. I get hilarious twitches that I can’t control and my leg jumps. A bit like that thing your body does occasionally just before you fall asleep. The cat was very alarmed when it did it last night right next to her! ?

Feeling very glad I can get fluffy socks over my cast in this weather!


This is mentally still such a challenge for me. Not once I have felt remotely bothered by the pain, but losing my independence smacked me right in the chops and that will forever be my fear now. Sobering really.

 

[luckyoldme]

Another garden centre trip today (I’m becoming obsessed!). Had a look at all the festive things and a nice scone and a side of chips in the cafe.
Yesterday I knelt on the knee of the bad leg while on my bed, to open the transom window. I don’t think that was a good idea as I did feel a bit of a twinge, but hopefully no damage done, just a reminder not to try anything too gymnastic at the moment.
Itching was bad last night. I’m afraid the knitting needle was poked down there a lot..!
Cast feels ever so slightly looser than it did so I have a bit of movement in there occasionally. Side to side hurts whereas dorsiflexion just feels stiff. I get hilarious twitches that I can’t control and my leg jumps. A bit like that thing your body does occasionally just before you fall asleep. The cat was very alarmed when it did it last night right next to her! ?

Feeling very glad I can get fluffy socks over my cast in this weather!
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This is mentally still such a challenge for me. Not once I have felt remotely bothered by the pain, but losing my independence smacked me right in the chops and that will forever be my fear now. Sobering really.

The independence thing really got to me too.
Hubby was working away so I was on my own Monday to Friday, if it had been any longer I would have invested in one of those knee walker things..I was sorely tempted but paltry sick pay put a stop to that idea!
Being grounded made me think a lot about getting older, as you say it's a real eye opener.

 

[luckyoldme]

Look at that!
I really did want one of these!

 

[scats]

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Look at that!
I really did want one of these!

I’m not sure how safe I’d be on that ?

 

[catembi]

Glad you've managed to get out n about. Every day ticked off is another one towards getting the cast off and another day of your body cracking on with the healing.

Two weeks tomo to my dressing change. I am sick of having a (literally) bloody bandage on my foot. I really wish I could have had it changed for a clean one.

 

[scats]

Glad you've managed to get out n about. Every day ticked off is another one towards getting the cast off and another day of your body cracking on with the healing.

Two weeks tomo to my dressing change. I am sick of having a (literally) bloody bandage on my foot. I really wish I could have had it changed for a clean one.

That must be horrible having a dirty bandage. You’d think you could have it changed at the mid-way point wouldn’t you?
Three weeks tomorrow for me! I’m already dreaming about my first tentative steps. And the first proper wash of my leg is going to be heaven!

 

[catembi]

Oh yes, I can't wait to have a shower without the plastic protective waterproof bag on my foot! To be fair, it's been really good as in it has kept my foot 100% dry while showering. I didn't trust it the first time I used it as when you're standing in warm water, it's v hard to tell if it's getting inside.

 

[scats]

Oh yes, I can't wait to have a shower without the plastic protective waterproof bag on my foot! To be fair, it's been really good as in it has kept my foot 100% dry while showering. I didn't trust it the first time I used it as when you're standing in warm water, it's v hard to tell if it's getting inside.

I bought one but I’m struggling to get my cast through the hole, so I’m still wrapping it in a towel and keeping that leg out of the tub. I’m able to shower sitting down (shower over bath) and I wash that leg up to my knee and then just baby wipe the rest of that limb as best I can. I’m amazed it doesn’t smell yet! Even my toes are clean, albeit the skin is a bit dry. I suppose my toes are getting a lot of air and I’ve never suffered from smelly feet anyway.
I normally love a bath in the winter though, so I can’t wait for my first one. It’s going to be heaven!

How’s your pain levels with your foot?

 

[catembi]

Pain levels have been fine throughout. I didn't bother with anything for the first week & just had a couple of paracetamol and ibuprofen earlier this week as it went a bit stiff. The main issue now is keeping it elevated when not in use! It still doesn't like being down for long.

How are you getting on? More comfortable yet?

I can't wait to wear my totally impractical shoe collection! I now have several pairs of v v high strappy platforms courtesy of eBay. Might be joining you on the pinned ankle bench if I'm not careful!

 

[scats]

Pain levels have been fine throughout. I didn't bother with anything for the first week & just had a couple of paracetamol and ibuprofen earlier this week as it went a bit stiff. The main issue now is keeping it elevated when not in use! It still doesn't like being down for long.

How are you getting on? More comfortable yet?

I can't wait to wear my totally impractical shoe collection! I now have several pairs of v v high strappy platforms courtesy of eBay. Might be joining you on the pinned ankle bench if I'm not careful!

My pain levels are fine really. I get twinges of nerve pain and I still feel the fib plate under my skin, which rubs quite a bit, but apart from that I’ve had very little pain from it.
I quite enjoy the very occasional twinge I get, it’s like “oh, somethings happening!” but then it’s gone again.
The worse pain I’ve had all through this has been the stupid headache that’s been coming and going since surgery day ?

I long to put shoes on again! When I visited the farm the other day, I saw my poor mangled boot that was cut off in the ambulance ??

 

[Fjord]

Great to hear you are improving Scats! Getting out must make a big difference, it's horrible being stuck inside. How's lanky cat settling in? ?

 

[scats]

Well the physio department are on the ball!
I got a phone call yesterday asking me to attend a physio appointment this Thursday. They were a bit shocked when they found out I’m still in my cast! Told them the cast is due off on the 30th so they are going to reschedule me for the first or second week in Jan.

Physio going to be at my local hospital, so I don’t have to keep going over to Aintree.

Great to hear you are improving Scats! Getting out must make a big difference, it's horrible being stuck inside. How's lanky cat settling in? ?

Lanky cat is fabulous ? He’s got a lovely velvety coat that is very relaxing to stroke!

 

[catembi]

17 days to go for you! That's only two and a bit weeks! And Christmas in between to distract you. You're getting there.

That's great news re the physio.

 

[scats]

Two weeks to go!
I’ve been stuck in quite a bit this week because of the weather. I decided that icy conditions and crutches are not a good combination!
Wednesday, however, I did make it to my hair appointment and went back to a lighter blonde to cheer myself up. Amused everyone in the salon with my gory broken ankle story ?
Yesterday the parental unit were going to Costco for some stuff for Christmas so I tagged along in the chariot. Managed to wheel myself to the freebie stations and enjoyed some sticky toffee pud, hotdog and chocolate cake with cream. On the way home we called into a garden centre for a bite to eat and a drink.
The day was slightly dampened by witnessing a man being given CPR in the entrance, a sight that I still can’t get out of my head. The ambulance arrived just as we were getting in the car. I so hope he made it ?

My cast is feeling loose and given how snug it was, I have clearly lost a lot of muscle in that leg. I’ve only got quite skinny legs anyway, so I’ll look like a sparrow when this comes off. Appointment for first physio is through for the 6th jan and my customer who works as a physio at the fracture clinic messaged to tell me to make sure I am seen by a physio there on the cast removal day, as they’ll give me things to go in that first week in preparation for the first official physio session.

I have been doing my own bit of physio/prep. When hopping around the house on my crutches, I am doing the ‘walking’ action with the casted leg, but without any weight on it. So I put heel down, then foot, then lift off the toe, so I move my foot as if I was going to walk, but I don’t put any weight on it. I can do this no problem now and I’m hoping it will help a bit when the boot goes on because I’m already training those structures in how it’s going to feel.

 

[catembi]

I’m really glad that you’re able to do some normal activities! And mobilising a bit more. Only two weeks and then the worst will be over! Agree that ice and crutches are probably not good. Having your hair done has hopefully perked you up.

I am starting to abandon my surgical shoe as it no longer makes much difference. I also investigated my uncomfortable bandage. There is some blue roll under it which had rolled over and made a nice blood encrusted lip, so I snipped it off with my embroidery scissors. It felt like bra underwiring digging into the top of my foot with every step. Then put an elastoplast cushion under that bit of the bandage. Sooo much better not to have the rubbing!

I have attached a photo of my countdown board! You are only a week and a day behind me!

 

[scats]

I’m really glad that you’re able to do some normal activities! And mobilising a bit more. Only two weeks and then the worst will be over! Agree that ice and crutches are probably not good. Having your hair done has hopefully perked you up.

I am starting to abandon my surgical shoe as it no longer makes much difference. I also investigated my uncomfortable bandage. There is some blue roll under it which had rolled over and made a nice blood encrusted lip, so I snipped it off with my embroidery scissors. It felt like bra underwiring digging into the top of my foot with every step. Then put an elastoplast cushion under that bit of the bandage. Sooo much better not to have the rubbing!

I have attached a photo of my countdown board! You are only a week and a day behind me!

I keep thinking that there’s only 1 more proper week left really, coz Christmas week will fly by ? I’ve been on my computer all afternoon, with my leg down for a few hours, so it’s swollen up massively. I can tell because it suddenly feels my foot is trying to burst out of it it feels that tight. I’ve just pottered downstairs to put it up on the sofa!

 

[scats]

My Dad and I were on bring-in duties this afternoon, as my friends were having an afternoon out. It was lovely to see the girls and spend some time with them, but my god it was cold!
Dad did all the running round and I just pottered about. Friends had done everything in the morning so all we had to do was bring in and feed.
Millie is starting to miss me, after being a big nonchalant at first. She’s not an affect pony in the stable but she stood at the door and let me give her lots of kisses and cuddles, which she normally hates! Then she chewed my crutches ?
Polly was her usual cheeky self, she was very interested in my poor foot (checking out her handy work!) and when I sat opposite her, she reached over and nibbled the sock! Also had a lovely cuddle with the cat.

 

[catembi]

Lovely to see you back with your babies where you belong! Not much longer now! Tomorrow, I'll be on 3 days & you'll be on 11...nearly down to single figures! And you might get out of your cast altogether while I suspect that I'll get another bandage of some description & still have to shower with that surgical plastic bag thing on my foot.

You're nearly there! Christmas will fly by and then by the NY you'll be freeeeeeeeee...!

 

[scats]

Lovely to see you back with your babies where you belong! Not much longer now! Tomorrow, I'll be on 3 days & you'll be on 11...nearly down to single figures! And you might get out of your cast altogether while I suspect that I'll get another bandage of some description & still have to shower with that surgical plastic bag thing on my foot.

You're nearly there! Christmas will fly by and then by the NY you'll be freeeeeeeeee...!

I love your countdown board ?
I am so excited about my first bath! Showers are lovely, but sometimes you just want a nice hot bath. I’m trying to not get too excited because in my ridiculously positive mind, I’m going to get that boot on and be walking out of that clinic, but I know that’s not the reality. I have been preparing though, and the last few days I’ve started putting a tiny bit of weight through it (I know, I know). To be honest, if I thought the cast would take it, I’d be doing a bit more. I feel it’s ready for it.

 

[catembi]

Yeah, I've been up to stuff that I shouldn't as well! I have ditched the surgical shoe while in the house as it has stopped making any difference whatsoever. I've been in wellies outside for ages as they felt fine from the beginning. I have very carefully tried on my various new stupidly high shoes (didn't try walking in them!) & my toe is now the right shape to fit into them. I tried running on the treadmill a couple of times wearing a trainer, but it still doesn't like being squeezed sideways so I've gone back to the surgical shoe for running. I ordered some new trainers as my existing t'mill trainers are worn to holes, so I'll see if they have a bit more room. It's the little things...!

 

[scats]

Tomorrow is the big day! If all goes well, I’ll be getting a boot and the go ahead to do a bit of weight bearing.
Its 6 weeks today since I had surgery and 7 weeks since my accident. It’s been a looooong time.

Bets on how long my leg hair is? ??

 

[twiggy2]

Good luck, hope all goes well

 

[catembi]

Yay, I have been mentally doing your countdown for you! You might be freeeeee in time for the weekend! Please do an update tomorrow! Everything crossed for a great result!

 

[Marnie]

Hope all goes well!

 

[Rumtytum]

??? ? ?? and I’d guess at least half an inch ?