Well as everyone probably read in TH's comment I did take the keys to the car when I got out. I was more surprised that it still ran. When he told me that I had taken the keys I envisioned the car stalled in the middle of Geary and TH swearing up a storm at me.
When I got in to see the Dr. she said that it was probably a sprain and that I could go to PT - but to get X-rays first. Now I wish I hadn't gotten the x-rays. As I sit here my toes are literally freezing. Anyway when I got to the podiatrist she told me all about the break and how I was going to be in a walking cast. As most of you know I have never broken a bone before, so I was very excited when she told me because I thought it meant that I could still go for my walk. So I said I am going for the MS walk the first weekend of March I can still do it with the walking cast right? I don't know what she thought - but she gave me a weird look and said no I don't think so. So then I said how about just 10 miles and she laughed and said no. Then I cried. Then she felt bad.
I thought a walking cast was some type of protective boot for my foot. I didn't not think it would be this huge unyielding thing wrapped around my whole lower leg. I mean the break was just this tiny thing in my ankle - why do they have to wrap my entire leg?
The problem is that I have calluses on my feet that I am going to lose and then I am going to have to start all over!! I worked hard to get those calluses and I don't think it is fair that I have to start all over again building up the calluses just because I tripped. I have fallen lots of times during this process and haven't hurt myself why this time? The universe has conspired against me and it is a beautiful day AGAIN and I can't even go for a little walk. I guess it would be a good time to catch up on some work.
When I got in to see the Dr. she said that it was probably a sprain and that I could go to PT - but to get X-rays first. Now I wish I hadn't gotten the x-rays. As I sit here my toes are literally freezing. Anyway when I got to the podiatrist she told me all about the break and how I was going to be in a walking cast. As most of you know I have never broken a bone before, so I was very excited when she told me because I thought it meant that I could still go for my walk. So I said I am going for the MS walk the first weekend of March I can still do it with the walking cast right? I don't know what she thought - but she gave me a weird look and said no I don't think so. So then I said how about just 10 miles and she laughed and said no. Then I cried. Then she felt bad.
I thought a walking cast was some type of protective boot for my foot. I didn't not think it would be this huge unyielding thing wrapped around my whole lower leg. I mean the break was just this tiny thing in my ankle - why do they have to wrap my entire leg?
The problem is that I have calluses on my feet that I am going to lose and then I am going to have to start all over!! I worked hard to get those calluses and I don't think it is fair that I have to start all over again building up the calluses just because I tripped. I have fallen lots of times during this process and haven't hurt myself why this time? The universe has conspired against me and it is a beautiful day AGAIN and I can't even go for a little walk. I guess it would be a good time to catch up on some work.
It's not that I didn't find your calluses and cast totally interesting, but I have to comment on the car and the key. I, too, was dumbfounded that the car still ran with the key nowhere in sight. Does that mean the car would drive, too? I guess not. But that's weird. Maybe it's a child safety thing. Lock 'em in the car, turn on the heat, but ensure they can't drive it away. hmmmmm
ReplyDeleteThe car can not START without the car key being in range, but it can continue to run unless it stops in which case, you're screwed. I had to push it in to the parking place.
ReplyDeleteI knew "SFB aka T3" was rattled, so I actually didn't curse or even think evil thoughts. I was just glad I didn't have anything super valuable in the car since I couldn't lock it.
I also was surprised that it was a break, but I was relieved a bit too since I'd started to fear ligament damage since sprains usually start feeling better in a couple of days.
T3's right leg is going to be way stronger.
I want her to order some MEPHISTO boots (like I have) & stop worrying about the calluses. The callus on the TOP, yes TOP, of her toe is an awe inspiring example of poor fitting shoes.
I've also talked with a number of folks with broken ankles & it sounds like T3 came out on the "lucky" good end. 8 to 10 weeks isn't so bad - hopefully she can try the bike or somesuch.
Go T3 - I'll remove the "FSB" from your name since you're truly the LOML.