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Bad Day :(
Feb 20^th, 2006 at 12:20am

Can this day get any worse?

Setting the scene: Hubby has been in Florida since last Saturday taking care of things for his mother. Our son went with and his wife joined them on Thursday. That left me at home with the dog.

1. Got up and walked to the bathroom barefoot only to step in dog pee.

2. My car would not start, had to have it jumped by the neighbor.

3. Went to get more yarn to finish a scarf for the neighbor and they had no more. I had to rip out an entire scarf to re-knit it to be longer.

4. Doing the wash, the laundry tub overflowed. So I had to mop up the basement floor. (It overflowed because hubby forgot to remove a plug he uses when he is santizing wine bottles.)

5. Took the dog for a walk (single digits outside). Decided to take a different route. Slipped on ice and fell. I do not have my cell phone and I realize I CANNOT walk. I flag down a car and with much difficulty, they help me up and drive me home. I have the neighbor take me to the ER - I figure I have bad sprain.

6. While in the ER - the nurse is taking info, I am in excrusiating pain - hyperventilating and all. I ask if I could please be put in a chair that allows me to elevate my foot. She gets a different wheel chair and in the process of backing up the wheelchair I am in, she swings the chair around and HITS MY SORE FOOT AGAINST THE WALL!! (My neighbor says she's never heard a scream like that out of me and she is sure the whole hospital heard me).

7. I have Xrays, and low and behold I have a spiral fracture of the fibula (the outer leg bone). Gee, no wonder hitting the wall with it hurt so much!

So, I am now home with a cast and crutches and pain medication. Since it is my right foot, I cannot drive for at least a week, and since I drive a manual transmission (with a clutch), I may not be able to drive for 6 weeks!

What else can go wrong today?

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Re: Bad Day :(
Reply #1 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 1:08am

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What else can go wrong today?

You should never ask.

Gosh BB, that is terrible! What a rotten day... Sad

I am so sorry that you broke your leg! That's just....ugh that's something I can't even comprehend, having never broken a bone - I feel so bad for you!! *hugzzz*

Thank God that your neighbour was there to help! Talk about being up a creek without a paddle. Obviously, you have someone watching over you.

But you know, for as sucky of a day as it was, it sure could have been a lot worse. Think of it...you were able to get the help you needed one way or another - you weren't stranded or suffering for too long, and...you're not dead! Cheesy

Plus, when your family returns, you'll have lots of people to sign your cast and wait on you hand and foot. Grin

If I were you, I might count myself pretty lucky in spite of it all. Wink

Best of luck for a swift & total recovery. You're a strong woman, so I know you won't be down too long.

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Lisabelle Stardust Offline Kami wa onna no inochi - A womens hair is her life Posts: 2797 Southern Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #2 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 4:24am I'm so sorry to here you broke you leg Murphys Law "whatever can go wrong will" I do hope your feeling better soon! God what a bummer! The most I've ever done is break toes. Thankfully your neighbour was there to help and when you get better go and kick that nurse in the ER! ((((((Hugs)))))
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juri Stardust Offline Posts: 1341 USA Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #3 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 7:12am Holy Moly! I think "bad day" is an understatement, BB. I'm so sorry about what happened. If only things had stopped at standing in dog pee, or at least having to re-knit the scarf. I hope Monday is much better. Take it easy until your hubby returns. (((hugs)))
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LJ Ruby Offline Posts: 59 Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #4 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 11:19am BB, you have all of my sympathy. It must have been so hard to have to deal with all that without your family. Be sure to post a lot about how you're feeling and we'll reach through cyberspace and time and remind you that we're here, ready to listen!
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Trisha Stardust Offline Posts: 2318 Missouri Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #5 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 2:19pm awwwww Poor BB! it WILL get better, it WILL get better, it WILL get better...
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Beesan16 Diamond Offline Posts: 677 st. louis, MO Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #6 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 2:25pm EEEEEkkkkkkk, i'm so sorry BB, i wish i could come over and make you some soup Hope you feel better soon sending you best wishes FAST
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Anais Satin Stardust Offline Tailbone in March 2006, classic in March 2007 Posts: 1265 Bill Gates' backyard, WA Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #7 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 2:27pm Oh man That sounds horrible. You have my sympathies and good thoughts. (((HUG)))) Anais
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Curlygirl22 Diamond Offline Posts: 606 Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #8 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 3:01pm BB, i hope your foot gets better soon! Thats sad about your day. I wish things get better for you. Tomarrow will be a better day. Just relax in bed, watch movies and eat chocolate. thats what i would do.
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Reply #9 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 5:48pm

Oh, Bikerbraid, whadja go and break yer leg fer? *protects face & ducks*
Kidding, kidding, kidding! Wink

Man, oh man! Just breaking your leg alone would make for the worst day, let alone throwing all those other commodities in with it! You've deinitely got my pity! Boy, you really should've slept in that day! Broken bones are nooooo fun, I've been through two broken ankles (separately), no fun, no fun, no fun.

I wish I could be there to help you, but I'm sending healing wishes your way. Relax, take pain killers, and heal up quick!

(((((((((BIG HUGS!)))))))))

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Sakina Stardust Offline August 2O1O @ the Louvre Posts: 3399 Arizona Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #10 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 5:51pm Holy Crap! Does that ever suck! I'm very sorry to hear you're injured and in pain. I hope that your recovery will be swift and painfree. Sure wish there was something I could do. I'd cook for 'ya and put on funny movies to make you better quick! Laughter is the best medicine!!! Take care and keep us up to date on your progress!
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Re: Bad Day :(
Reply #11 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 6:57pm

Update:
Good friends are very special. Good neighbors are also very special. When you have a neighbor that is a good friend you are exceptionally blessed. I am lucky enough to have neighbors that are good friends and would do most anything to help out.

These neighbors are the ones that took me to the ER. They came over a couple times last night to let the dog out. They went to the airport to pick up my family.

Today is better. I did not go to work (I had no way to get there!). I didn't sleep well last night - the ibruprofin started to upset my stomach. So I had a 2 am snack of crackers and soup. I'm napping today and trying to get the hang of the crutches. I've decided I am a total clutz and have no upper body strength. I have not figured out how to go up stairs with crutches other than on my butt. (This could look real professional on the steps outside my work! Cheesy

) Fortunately I don't have to do many stairs. I've discovered a few additional bumps and bruises from my fall - my right hip has a huge bruise on it and the palm of my right hand is very sore - making it harder to use the crutches. I've also got a screaming headache, but that could be just part of dealing with the pain without narcotics.

Thank you all for your warm thoughts and offers of help. It helps having you all here to "share in my pain".

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Beesan16 Diamond Offline Posts: 677 st. louis, MO Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #12 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 7:04pm Quote: I've been through two broken ankles (separately), no fun, no fun, no fun. And neither is breaking your collar bone twice on the same spot, and the second time just happens to be the night you took off your "cast"....
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Anais Satin Stardust Offline Tailbone in March 2006, classic in March 2007 Posts: 1265 Bill Gates' backyard, WA Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #13 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 8:39pm Hi BB, I got back from the ER too and I thought of you. Glad to hear you've got good friends and neighbors to take care of you. Hugs and blessings Anais
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13bodies Diamond Offline Posts: 514 mostly here, sometimes not Gender:	Re: Bad Day :( Reply #14 - Feb 20^th, 2006 at 8:50pm (((((((((((((((((BB))))))))))))))))) Bless your heart! I'm so sorry your suck day ended in actual personal harm. I'm sending hugs, best wishes, and virtual chocolate; Rumpole sends a purr, Gorey sends a chirrr-up, Agatha sends a mew, and Bogie sends a well-meaning scratch.
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