So, Saturday's unexpected breakage was far worse than I could have imagined. I was lucky I had a splint already. I was lucky that the caller before me had cancelled their appointment with the foot doc. I was further lucky that the surgeon had a cancellation exactly when I was ready and could allow for drive time (and limp time!). My luck held out as the hospital bay had just had a cancellation as well on April 8.
The original break back in November of 2013 was a split between the foot and the heel, which allowed the foot to move 1.5 inches up the leg. Then it shattered as did the ankle. Now the angle of the foot has put to much stress on the first joints of the toes, which have now broken. Yeah, ouch.
I know my detractors are doing handstands in joy, but we are seeing a series of miracles here. From busy doctor schedules to operation bays, that alone is amazing. But, when you are talking a compound fracturing of the foot - every bit helps.
Yeah, April 8 will be the date of the reconstructive surgery.
It will also be the end of my life for at least three months. BORING! So, stocking up on books and cleaning to set up a painting station by my bed. Thinking also of working on my recipe collection
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