It has been an interesting few days. Late Thursday, I slipped and took a nasty tumble down the basement stairs. No concussion or breaks, but the ligaments in my left ankle are torn, and my Achilles tendon is damaged. No mobility at all. My doctor said I would have been better off if I had just broken the ankle.
Add in serious pain, swelling and bruised muscles, and it seems I will be motionless for some time and sticking to the Mayo clinic ICE protocol (ice, compression, elevation). I have a new use for the bags of frozen veggies in my freezer (they make splendid ice packs), but I have absolutely no idea how to stay still for an hour or two, let alone a week or more. Sequestered and then some. This is going to be fun.
So.... this is the view from my chair on the deck this morning. The sunlight is grand, the temperature is cooler, and the humidity has plummeted. My canine companion is right beside me, and I have a good book and a mug of tea. If I could walk, Beau and I would potter along happily for miles today, but here we are. Harumph.
3 comments:
Oh, I am so sorry. Please, be careful as you are healing. After such a tumble, your balance might be a bit off when you are able to walk again. Sending you love from Georgia, USA.
I’m so sorry to read this. May you heal well. Though not always helpful to share in such situations, and not exactly the same, I had a torn ligament in a foot a couple of years ago. It was definitely challenging to be limited in my mobility for such a long time. I feel compassion for you even more because of what I experienced. Sending supportive and positive thoughts. 🙏🏻❤️☀️
Oh no! Thank goodness it was only your ankle!
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