Yes, that is a picture of an
orthopedic boot on my foot. I am back in it after reinjuring my foot.
Do you remember when I broke my foot last year? I broke the
fifth metatarsal in my right foot in a break called a Jones fracture. It’s a break in a part of the foot that doesn’t
have a good blood supply, so it is slow to heal.
Mine finally healed nearly 100
percent last year. I had to wear the boot for a little over three months, then
an ankle stabilizer.
It was so nice to put that boot
away in the closet.
Tuesday morning, I put on sandals
to wear to work. They have a little bit of a heel, and no strap around the back
of the foot.
I walked out the door to go to my
car. I don’t know what I did to cause it. But I felt my right ankle roll over
and a lot of my weight went on the side of my foot.
I wanted to cry, and not just from
the pain. From fear that I’d broken the foot again.
I saw my orthopedic doctor
Wednesday. He can’t tell from the x-rays whether or not I broke it again. He
thinks it’s OK, but as a precaution, he wants me to wear the boot for three
weeks, then x-ray it again to see if a break shows up.
Within those three weeks, if all
the pain goes away, I can cancel the appointment with him and ditch the boot.
Then I’ll wear the ankle stabilizer for a couple of weeks. That’s the path I’d
like this to go.
So ….. I am trying to stay
positive. It could be so much worse. Many people deal with a lot worse. This is
mostly inconvenience.
I am bummed that I can’t go for a
walk.
But I’m trying to stay active. Thursday
I had some errands to run. It’s a hassle to drive in a supportive shoe, then
put the boot on, walk around, go back to the car, take the boot off, drive, and
repeat. But I made it. And I kept moving.
I can’t add “go for a walk most
days” to my list of habits to develop, but there are many things I can still
work on. I’ll just be thumping along in my boot as I do them.
Oh I am sorry Tina it will heal quickly at least it is not broken again. Take it easy. Hug B
ReplyDeleteawwwww Tina, a limitless advice, if I may!! Never wear heels, of any kind......hehehe, this never happens in flip flops!!
ReplyDeleteNow that hopefully you are smiling, I am so sorry, and I feel awful!! I hope this time it's not broken and you heal quickly!!
How did little go to limitless?? So yes, I was giving a little advice!!
ReplyDeleteouch!! that sounds really uncomfortable. is it something that will heal quick? a sort wearing time? or? ( :
ReplyDeleteTina, it sounds as if it may be a severe sprain, as opposed to a break. I am hoping that's what it is! I have sprained a many an ankle in my sports-playing days. I am sorry that you have to wear the boot again. Hopefully only for three weeks this time :)
ReplyDeleteSorry about your foot, I hope it heals quickly.. At least you can drive! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you rolled the ankle. These might help after the pain is gone. I roll mine a lot, and if I do the PT it helps a lot.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/how-to/foot-injury/pages/how-to-ankle-sprain-strengthening-exercises.aspx
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/rehabilitation-exercises-for-an-ankle-sprain#
Oh, Tina... NO! Those are always annoying but especially in the hot summer. But I suppose if it can help heal, well -- it's a good thing. Not a fun one, but a good one...
ReplyDeleteSending healing hugs!
How frustrating! I'm sorry you have to wear the boot. I hope that it is short lived.
ReplyDeleteI have one of those boots and I thought you were going to say plantar fasciitis. I sure hope you don't have a refracture. I'll keep my fingers crossed and will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeletei am so sorry - and hoping it will be fine again!
ReplyDeleteoh stink sorry for this set back, your garden is a wonderful substitute for the 'go for a walk' :-), bending and pulling weeds (if you have weeds) is great exercise. Fingers crossed that it all turns out okay ie no fresh break!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Sorry to see you have to wear a boot. Hope it heals lickety split!
ReplyDeleteUgh! Sorry to hear you have to wear the boot again.
ReplyDeleteAwwww.....Tina, I know that staying positive is easier said than done, but I have no doubt that you will heal. I pray that you will heal quickly. Sending you a warm hug and much love.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you are wearing "the boot" again, Tina.......I cheered when you were finally done with it last time! Hope healing is very quick this time.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry to hear this, Tina, and I hope you heal quickly!
ReplyDeleteOh drats...so sorry about the ankle and that boot. I can easily roll my ankle when I have just a small heel, so I know how easily that can be done.
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